
Business
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Free drinks
- Wide seats
- Food available
- Newspapers and magazines
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£0.00
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£24
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
4 h 16 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
4 h 29 m
Trains on 18 Sept
14
Distance
175 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sarnen to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
To travel from Sarnen to Milan you need to make at least 3 changes.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sarnen to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £79 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 11m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £79, while a flight costs an average of £499.
Distance: 175 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£79 Average Price Cheapest | £499 Average Price | £40 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration 2h 31m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Sarnen to Milan:
A train is £420 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sarnen to Milan costing on average £499.
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 41m.
You'll arrive about 24m sooner (2h 41m by train vs 3h 5m by car). Tickets start at around £79 compared to roughly £40 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Trenitalia.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Sarnen to Milan trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EuroCity 13 | 8:00 Zug station | 2h53 | 10:53 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 13 | 8:18 Arth-Goldau | 2h35 | 10:53 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 15 | 10:00 Zug station | 2h53 | 12:53 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 15 | 10:18 Arth-Goldau | 2h35 | 12:53 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 153 | 11:00 Zug station | 3h08 | 14:08 Milano Lambrate | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 153 | 11:18 Arth-Goldau | 2h50 | 14:08 Milano Lambrate | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 19 | 12:00 Zug station | 2h53 | 14:53 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 19 | 12:18 Arth-Goldau | 2h35 | 14:53 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 151 | 13:00 Zug station | 2h53 | 15:53 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 151 | 13:18 Arth-Goldau | 2h35 | 15:53 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 21 | 14:00 Zug station | 2h53 | 16:53 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 21 | 14:18 Arth-Goldau | 2h35 | 16:53 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 37 | 15:00 Zug station | 2h55 | 17:55 Milano Lambrate | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 37 | 15:18 Arth-Goldau | 2h37 | 17:55 Milano Lambrate | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 23 | 16:00 Zug station | 2h53 | 18:53 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 23 | 16:18 Arth-Goldau | 2h35 | 18:53 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 173 | 16:49 Arth-Goldau | 3h04 | 19:53 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 25 | 18:00 Zug station | 2h53 | 20:53 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 25 | 18:18 Arth-Goldau | 2h35 | 20:53 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 27 | 19:00 Zug station | 2h53 | 21:53 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 27 | 19:18 Arth-Goldau | 2h35 | 21:53 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 29 | 20:00 Zug station | 2h53 | 22:53 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 29 | 20:18 Arth-Goldau | 2h35 | 22:53 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
![]() | 5:49 Sarnen | 4h32 | 10:21 Milan | 3 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Sarnen to Milan run on average 35 times per day, taking around 2h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £71 if you book in advance.
There are 25 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:04, the last at 20:18. The fastest train covers the 175 km distance in 2h 14m.
Distance 175 km |
Average train duration 2h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £71 |
Trains per day 35 |
Direct trains 25 |
Fastest train 2h 14m |
First train 6:04 |
Last train 20:18 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 21 days |
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Moderate for Italy: hotels and dining run higher than many cities, but public transport is affordable and budget eats are easy to find.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave €1-2 in cafés, 5-10% in restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sarnen to Milan by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Milan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Sarnen to Milan trains use the Arth-Goldau to Milano Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Chiasso. Use this guide to compare Sarnen and Milan train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Sarnen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Molini Ristorante & Pizzeria, La Novita
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Sarnen. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Sarnen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Sarnen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Sarnen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sarnen: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Krone Sarnen, Seehotel Wilerbad.
Sarnen Nord has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Sarnen Nord.
ATMs are available at Sarnen Nord.
Available at Sarnen Nord: Parking, WC.
Available at Sarnen Nord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sarnen Nord.
Milano Centrale is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Venchi, Panzera Coffee, Burger King, Bar Motta, Caffè Napoli, VyTA Boulangerie, Spontini, Starbucks, Dispensa Emilia, McDonald's, & many more
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20. Information desks are located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Milano Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Centrale: Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
Nearby hotels include Glam Hotel Milano, NYX MIlan, iQ Hotel Milano.
Milano Lambrate is 4 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Lambrate has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria Il Girasole, Osteria Lambrate
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Milano Lambrate. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Milano Lambrate. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Milano Lambrate: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Lambrate: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Lambrate: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include MEININGER Milano Lambrate, Hotel Gamma, Hotel Lugano.
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