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The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Kandersteg
Showing times and prices for Nov 06
Cheapest price
$68
Average price
$93
Fastest journey
2 h 8 m
Average duration
2 h 8 m
Trains per day
63
Distance
118 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Kandersteg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Kandersteg will cost around $93 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $68.
Fast trains
It's difficult to get from Zurich to Kandersteg without transferring at least once.
IR 35 2360 | 2360 · RE 1 4167 | 416708:59AM2h41
Zurich Altstetten11:40AMKandersteg station
$681One-way
1 transfer
IR 35 2362 | 2362 · RE 1 4169 | 416909:59AM2h41
Zurich Altstetten12:40PMKandersteg station
$681One-way
1 transfer
IR 35 2380 | 2380 · IC 6 635 | 635 · RE 1 4287 | 428706:59PM2h41
Zurich Altstetten09:40PMKandersteg station
$681One-way
2 transfers
IR 35 2378 | 2378 · RE 1 4185 | 418505:59PM2h41
Zurich Altstetten08:40PMKandersteg station
$691One-way
1 transfer
IR 35 2364 | 2364 · RE 1 4171 | 417110:59AM2h41
Zurich Altstetten01:40PMKandersteg station
$701One-way
1 transfer
IC 1 714 | 714 · RE 1 4169 | 416910:32AM2h08
Zurich HB12:40PMKandersteg station
$711One-way
1 transfer
IC 1 732 | 732 · IC 6 635 | 635 · RE 1 4287 | 428707:32PM2h08
Zurich HB09:40PMKandersteg station
$711One-way
2 transfers
IC 1 712 | 712 · RE 1 4167 | 416709:32AM2h08
Zurich HB11:40AMKandersteg station
$741One-way
1 transfer
IC 1 718 | 718 · RE 1 4173 | 417312:32PM2h08
Zurich HB02:40PMKandersteg station
$751One-way
1 transfer
IC 1 716 | 716 · RE 1 4171 | 417111:32AM2h08
Zurich HB01:40PMKandersteg station
$761One-way
1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Zurich to Kandersteg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Kandersteg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €32, and a train costs an average of €35.
Distance: 73 miles (118 km)
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€64 Average price | €42 Average price Cheapest |
2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Zurich to Kandersteg train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Kandersteg trains for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 4:33 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:59 AM Zurich | 2h41 | 9:40 AM Kandersteg | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:59 AM Zurich | 2h41 | 10:40 AM Kandersteg | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:59 AM Zurich | 2h41 | 12:40 PM Kandersteg | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:59 AM Zurich | 2h41 | 1:40 PM Kandersteg | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich to Kandersteg
SwitzerlandSwitzerland
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $39 (€32)
Distance 73 miles (118 km) |
Average train duration 2h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 (€35) |
Trains per day 19 |
Fastest train 2h 8m |
First train 00:44 |
Last train 23:51 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Zurich to Kandersteg start from as low as $43 (€35) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $78 (€64) depending on the train type and class.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $39 (€32)
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Zurich to Kandersteg trainsSBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Zurich and Kandersteg from $39 (€32). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SBB
About
SBB is Switzerland’s national railway company, operating a wide range of train services including InterCity, InterRegio, RegioExpress, Regio, S-Bahn, and international InterCityExpress connections. InterCity trains reach speeds of up to 200 km/h for fast travel between major cities, while Regio trains provide slower, more frequent local services. Ticket options include Standard and First Class, as well as passes and discounts such as the Swiss Travel Pass, Half-Fare Card, and Super Saver tickets. Onboard amenities may feature Wi-Fi, power outlets, and restaurant cars. Popular routes include Zurich–Geneva, Basel–Bern, and Geneva–Lausanne.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 8m
Cheapest Price
$43 (€35)
SBB frequency
18 a day
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant cars on long-distance trains, bistro service available. First class receives at-seat service
Seat reservation
Seat reservations optional in 2nd class for fee, included in 1st class tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance services available with advance notice
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require half-price ticket. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 32m
Cheapest Price
$86 (€70)
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) frequency
25 a day
FAQs: Trains from Zurich to Kandersteg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Kandersteg 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 Kandersteg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
To fully experience Kandersteg, plan for 2 to 3 days to enjoy its scenic hikes, explore the Oeschinen Lake, and visit the famous Blausee.
A day trip from Zurich to Kandersteg is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 8m. However, there are 19 train trips available per day, covering a distance of 73 miles (118 km).
Yes, the train journey from Zurich to Kandersteg is scenic, offering picturesque views of the Swiss countryside, including rolling hills, charming villages, and the majestic Alps.
Train ticket prices from Zurich to Kandersteg can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $43 (€35), while the average price is around $78 (€64).
The train from Zurich to Kandersteg takes 2h 8m and runs 19 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Kandersteg is by bus, with a cost of around $39 (€32).
The last train from Zurich to Kandersteg leaves at 11:51 PM.
The first train from Zurich to Kandersteg leaves at 12:44 AM.
There is no direct train service currently available from Zurich to Kandersteg.
Yes, you can take the train from Zurich to Kandersteg.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Zurich to Kandersteg.
The distance by train from Zurich to Kandersteg is 73 miles (118 km).
The train station in Zurich that goes to Kandersteg is Zurich HB, which connects to Kandersteg station.
There is no high speed train available from Zurich to Kandersteg.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Zurich to Kandersteg
Zurich
Kandersteg
The major train station for departures in Zurich is Zürich Altstetten. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Zürich Altstetten for your trip from Zurich to Kandersteg.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Distance to city center
5 km
Number of platforms
5Wifi
- Free
Parking
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from the main road.
Dining
- Restaurant Markthalle
- Restaurant LaSalle
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators.
WC
- CHF 1
Hotel
- Placid Hotel Zurich
- Best Western Hotel Spirgarten
- H+ Hotel Zürich
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
- 240 places, covered
Car Rental
- Europcar
- Hertz
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for S-Bahn and regional trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
Public transit options for Zürich Altstetten
- S-Bahn: Lines S3, S9, S12, S15
- Tram: Line 4
- Bus: Several lines available
Zürich Stadelhofen
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Number of platforms
3Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available from Mühlebachstrasse.
Dining
- Outback Lodge
- Tibits
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Ramps, restrooms.
WC
- CHF 2
Hotel
- Hotel Opera Zurich
- Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador Zurich
- Hotel Seehof
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
- 1000 places, covered
Car Rental
- Europcar
- Hertz
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: platform 4 for regional trains
Public transit options for Zürich Stadelhofen
- Tram: Line 11, Line 15
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S3, S5, S6, S7, S9, S12, S16
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Distance to city center
5 kmNumber of platforms
8Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Andreasstrasse and Franklinstrasse.
Dining
- Negishi Sushi Bar
- Le Muh
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
- CHF 2
Hotel
- Courtyard Zurich North
- Swissotel Zurich
- Hotel Sternen Oerlikon
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
- 72 places, 60 places
Car Rental
- Avis
- Europcar
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-8 for regional and long-distance trains
Public transit options for Zürich Oerlikon
- Tram: Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S6, S7, S8, S9, S14, S16, S19, S24
Zürich Enge
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation DeskLuggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Distance to city center
1 kmNumber of platforms
2Wifi
- Free
Parking
- Parking available nearby with limited spaces.
Dining
- Restaurant Enge
- Ristorante Frascati
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Ramps, restrooms.
WC
- CHF 1
Hotel
- Hotel Ascot
- Engimatt City & Garden Hotel
- B2 Boutique Hotel + Spa
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
- 80 places, covered
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for S-Bahn trains
Public transit options for Zürich Enge
- Tram: Line 5, Line 6, Line 7, Line 13
- Bus: Several lines available
Zürich Wiedikon
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation DeskLuggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Distance to city center
2 kmNumber of platforms
3Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from the main road.
Dining
- Restaurant Marktküche
- Restaurant Volkshaus
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
WC
- CHF 2
Hotel
- Hotel Ascot
- Hotel Glockenhof
- Hotel St. Gotthard
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
- 104 places, covered
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for S-Bahn and regional trains
Public transit options for Zürich Wiedikon
- Tram: Line 9, Line 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S8, S21
Zürich Hardbrücke
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation DeskLuggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Distance to city center
3 kmNumber of platforms
8Wifi
- Free
Parking
- Parking available nearby with several parking options
Dining
- Brisket Southern BBQ & Bar
- Les Halles
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Ramps, restrooms.
WC
- CHF 1
Hotel
- 25hours Hotel Zürich West
- Sheraton Zürich Hotel
- Novotel Zurich City West
Bike Parking
- 800 places, covered
Information Desk
- Located on the main concourse
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-8 for S-Bahn and regional trains
Public transit options for Zürich Hardbrücke
- Tram: Line 4, Line 8
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S3, S5, S6, S7, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
Zürich Triemli
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCBike ParkingBike RentalZürich Manegg
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityHotelBike ParkingLuggage Cartsinformation
Distance to city center
3 kmNumber of platforms
2Parking
- Parking is available near the station, typically used by commuters.
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps.
Hotel
- MEININGER Hotel Zürich Greencity
- Hotel Uto Kulm
Bike Parking
- 56 places, covered
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- The station is a small suburban station with basic facilities, primarily serving the Sihltal line.
Public transit options for Zürich Manegg
- S-Bahn: S4
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
Shower
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Distance to city center
1 kmNumber of platforms
26Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
Dining
- Restaurant Au Premier
- Brasserie Federal
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
- CHF 2
Hotel
- Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Central Plaza Hotel
Shower
- Cost CHF 12
Lounge
- Located in the main hall
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
- 1,300 places, mostly covered
Car Rental
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
- Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
Public transit options for Zürich HB
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
Zürich, Altstetterplatz
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelBike ParkingBike RentalThe major train station for arrivals in Kandersteg is Kandersteg. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Kandersteg for your journey to Kandersteg from Zurich.
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation DeskLuggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Number of platforms
2Wifi
- Free
Parking
- Parking is available near the station, open 24/7.
Dining
- Restaurant Hotel Bernerhof
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
- CHF 1
Hotel
- Hotel Bernerhof
- Landgasthof Ruedihus
- Hotel Alfa Soleil
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
- 16 places, covered
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform access, ticket office, and waiting area
Public transit options for Kandersteg
- Bus: Several lines available
- PostBus connections to nearby villages
Kandersteg, Bahnhof
Amenities at train station
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