There are 5 ways to get from Como to Sarnen by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
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- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
3h 14mCHF 56–120Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Como to Luzernbus FlixBus 1524
3h 44mCHF 21–37Drive 201.7 km
- Drive from Como to Sarnencar 201.7 km
2h 14mCHF 34–49Train via Bellinzona
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Bellinzonatrain S10 / ...
- Take the train from Bellinzona to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
3h 40mCHF 43–119Train via Bellinzona #2
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Castione-Arbedotrain S10
- Take the train from Castione-Arbedo to Luzerntrain Ir26 / ...
5h 25mCHF 59–115
Como to Sarnen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Como to Sarnen is to bus which costs SFr 20 - SFr 40 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Como to Sarnen is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.
No, there is no direct bus from Como to Sarnen. However, there are services departing from Como and arriving at Luzern via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Como to Sarnen. However, there are services departing from Como S. Giovanni and arriving at Sarnen via Arth-Goldau and Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Como and Sarnen is 209 km. The road distance is 201.7 km.
The best way to get from Como to Sarnen without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 120.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Como to Sarnen, including transfers.
Como to Sarnen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Como station.
Como to Sarnen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Como S. Giovanni station.
The best way to get from Como to Sarnen is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 20 - SFr 40 and takes 3h 44m.
What companies run services between Como, Italy and Sarnen, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Como S. Giovanni to Arth-Goldau hourly. Tickets cost CHF 55–95 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Trenitalia EuroCity also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Como to Luzern 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 16–24 and the journey takes 3h. RegioJet also services this route twice a week.
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Arth-Goldau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–95
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–30
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Bellinzona to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–80
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Castione-Arbedo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Arth-Goldau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–80
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 55–80
- 2nd Class
- CHF 35–50
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–60
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 40–60
- 2nd Class
- CHF 18–24
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Castione-Arbedo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Bellinzona to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–50
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Castione-Arbedo to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–70
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Como to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–24
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Como to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–19
- Website
- RegioJet
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Booking & Getting There
Como to Sarnen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luzern station.
Como to Sarnen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Arth-Goldau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Como to Sarnen is 202 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Como to Sarnen.
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