The average train between Amsterdam and Sarnen takes 11h 21m and the fastest train takes 9h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Amsterdam to Sarnen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Amsterdam and Sarnen. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Amsterdam is at 6:38 PM which arrives into Sarnen at 12:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 11h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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10h 5m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Amsterdam to Sarnen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Sarnen. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal station and arriving at Luzern station via Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf station and Basel SBB station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.
Amsterdam to Sarnen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
Amsterdam to Sarnen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Luzern station.
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The distance between Amsterdam and Sarnen is 655.2 km. The road distance is 829 km.
You can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Sarnen via Frankfurt, Basel SBB, and Luzern in around 9h 20m.