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Compare train 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 train, with an average ticket price of €66 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 37m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €66, while a train costs an average of €66.
Distance: 73 miles (118 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€66 Average price Cheapest | €73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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The journey is about 10m faster (2h 7m by train vs 2h 17m by car) and roughly €7 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€66 vs €73). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Zurich to Kandersteg by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Zurich to Kandersteg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IR 35 2378 | 2378 · RE 1 4185 | 41855:59 PM2h41Zurich Altstetten8:40 PMKandersteg station€491One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
IR 35 2378 | 2378 · RE 1 4185 | 41855:59 PM2h41Zurich Altstetten8:40 PMKandersteg station€491One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IC 1303 | 1303 · RE 1 4263 | 42637:38 AM2h02Zurich HB9:40 AMKandersteg station€871One-way1 transfer
Other options
IR 35 2380 | 2380 · IC 6 635 | 635 · RE 1 4287 | 42876:59 PM2h41Zurich Altstetten9:40 PMKandersteg station€501One-way2 transfers
IR 35 2372 | 2372 · RE 1 4179 | 41792:59 PM2h41Zurich Altstetten5:40 PMKandersteg station€501One-way1 transfer
IR 35 2366 | 2366 · RE 1 4173 | 417311:59 AM2h41Zurich Altstetten2:40 PMKandersteg station€511One-way1 transfer
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- Around 20 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Kandersteg as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Zürich Oerlikon and arrive in Kandersteg station.
- Travel with SBB to go to Kandersteg by train.
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