How far is it from Sarnen to Lucerne?

The distance between Sarnen and Lucerne is 22 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Sarnen to Lucerne?

The drive from Sarnen to Lucerne takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Sarnen to Lucerne?

The fastest route from Sarnen to Lucerne covers 22 km with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Lucerne from Sarnen?

Lucerne lies roughly to the north of Sarnen.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Sarnen and Lucerne?

Along the route from Sarnen to Lucerne you can fill up at BEBECO (24/7), Auto Dall'Omo (24/7), Migrol Tankstelle (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Sarnen and Lucerne?

Along the route from Sarnen to Lucerne you can stop for the night or service your van at Camping Seefeld, Camping Ebnet "Bio Bauernhof", TCS Camping Luzern-Horw.

Where can I stop to rest between Sarnen and Lucerne?

On the route from Sarnen to Lucerne you can take a break at Busschleife.

Sarnen Lucerne

Distance: 22 kmDrive time: 25 min

Driving from Sarnen to Lucerne takes about 25 min via A8. The distance is 22 km. The straight-line distance is 18 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions18 · 22 km

1 Depart onto Lindenstrasse 154 m
2 At end of road, turn left onto Kernserstrasse 414 m
3 At roundabout, take exit left onto Kernserstrasse 100 m
4 At roundabout, take exit right onto Nordstrasse 218 m
5 Continue straight onto Sarnerstrasse 188 m
6 Take ramp slightly right 372 m
7 Merge slightly left 12 km
8 Merge slightly left 6 km
9 Take exit slightly right 123 m
10 Keep slightly left 487 m
11 Continue straight onto Obergrundstrasse 2 km
12 Turn straight onto Hirschengraben 213 m
13 Turn slightly right onto Militärstrasse 273 m

14 Keep slightly right onto Geissmattbrücke 84 m
15 Turn right onto St. Karli-Quai 54 m
16 Continue straight onto St. Karliquai 255 m
17 Continue straight onto Löwengraben 194 m
18 Arrive right onto Löwengraben

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The return trip from Lucerne to Sarnen covers roughly the same distance, 22 km.

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How far is it from Sarnen to Lucerne?: The distance between Sarnen and Lucerne is 22 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Sarnen to Lucerne?: The drive from Sarnen to Lucerne takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Sarnen to Lucerne?: The fastest route from Sarnen to Lucerne covers 22 km with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Lucerne from Sarnen?: Lucerne lies roughly to the north of Sarnen.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Sarnen and Lucerne?: Along the route from Sarnen to Lucerne you can fill up at BEBECO (24/7), Auto Dall'Omo (24/7), Migrol Tankstelle (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Sarnen and Lucerne?: Along the route from Sarnen to Lucerne you can stop for the night or service your van at Camping Seefeld, Camping Ebnet "Bio Bauernhof", TCS Camping Luzern-Horw.
Where can I stop to rest between Sarnen and Lucerne?: On the route from Sarnen to Lucerne you can take a break at Busschleife.

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