What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Sarnen?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Sarnen is to drive which costs SFr 11 - SFr 16 and takes 49 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Sarnen?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Sarnen is to drive which takes 49 min and costs SFr 11 - SFr 16.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Sarnen?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Sarnen. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Sarnen via Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.

How far is it from Zurich to Sarnen?

The distance between Zurich and Sarnen is 74 km. The road distance is 71.2 km.

How do I travel from Zurich to Sarnen without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to Sarnen without a car is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 55.

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Sarnen?

It takes approximately 1h 19m to get from Zurich to Sarnen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Sarnen train from?

Zurich to Sarnen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Where does the Zurich to Sarnen train arrive?

Zurich to Sarnen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Luzern station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Sarnen?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Sarnen is 71 km. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Zurich to Sarnen.

How do I get a train ticket from Zurich to Sarnen?

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Where can I stay near Sarnen?

There are 937+ hotels available in Sarnen.

Zurich to Sarnen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Zurich to Sarnen by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir70 / ...
2. Take the train from Luzern to Sarnentrain S5 / ...
1h 19m
CHF 32–54
Drive 71.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Zurich to Sarnencar 71.2 km
49 min
CHF 11–16
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lucerne Landenbergstrassebus RegioJet 22
2. Take the train from Luzern to Sarnentrain S5 / ...
1h 34m
CHF 12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Zurich to Sarnentaxi 71.2 km
49 min
CHF 320–380

Zurich to Sarnen by train

288Weekly Trains

1h 19mAverage Duration

CHF 32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 74.2 km
Duration: 1h 19m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Sarnen, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Sarnen via Luzern in around 1h 19m.

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