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Compare train for Basel to Kandersteg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Kandersteg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $70 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 36m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $70, while a train costs an average of $70.
Distance: 73 miles (119 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$70 Average price Cheapest | $89 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Kandersteg take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 39m.
Tickets start at around $70 compared to roughly $89 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $18. The journey takes 2h 6m versus 1h 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Basel to Kandersteg
How to get from Basel to Kandersteg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Kandersteg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 61 623 | 623 · RE 1 4275 | 42751:30 PM2h10Basel SBB3:40 PMKandersteg station$631One-way1 transfer
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IC 61 623 | 623 · RE 1 4275 | 42751:30 PM2h10Basel SBB3:40 PMKandersteg station$631One-way1 transfer
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IC 61 623 | 623 · RE 1 4275 | 42751:30 PM2h10Basel SBB3:40 PMKandersteg station$631One-way1 transfer
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IC 61 627 | 627 · RE 1 4279 | 42793:30 PM2h10Basel SBB5:40 PMKandersteg station$651One-way1 transfer
IC 61 615 | 615 · RE 1 4267 | 42679:30 AM2h10Basel SBB11:40 AMKandersteg station$661One-way1 transfer
IC 6 625 | 625 · RE 1 4277 | 42772:30 PM2h10Basel SBB4:40 PMKandersteg station$671One-way1 transfer
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Other travel options to Kandersteg take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 39m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Kandersteg as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Kandersteg station.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Kandersteg by bus.
- Travel with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Kandersteg by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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