Zurich to Kandersteg train with SBB

Thu, May 14
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2,000+ travel companies
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Kandersteg

Showing times and prices for May 14

Cheapest price

€49

Average price

€71

Fastest journey

2 h 21 m

Average duration

2 h 21 m

Trains per day

51

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 €71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €49.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Zurich to Kandersteg without transferring at least once.

  • SBBIC 1 10738 | 10738 · ICE 377 | 377 · RE 1 4293 | 4293
    10:19 PM2h26
    Zurich HB
    12:45 AMKandersteg station
    491One-way
    2 transfers
  • SBBIC 8 10832 | 10832 · ICE 375 | 375 · RE 1 4289 | 4289
    7:41 PM2h59
    Zurich HB
    10:40 PMKandersteg station
    501One-way
    2 transfers
  • SBBS 14 19485 | 19485 · IC 1 10738 | 10738 · ICE 377 | 377 · RE 1 4293 | 4293
    10:05 PM2h40
    Zurich Altstetten
    12:45 AMKandersteg station
    521One-way
    3 transfers
  • SBBS 7 18785 | 18785 · IC 1 10738 | 10738 · ICE 377 | 377 · RE 1 4293 | 4293
    10:03 PM2h42
    Zürich Oerlikon
    12:45 AMKandersteg station
    521One-way
    3 transfers
  • SBBIC 81 10830 | 10830 · RE 1 4287 | 4287
    6:41 PM2h59
    Zurich HB
    9:40 PMKandersteg station
    531One-way
    1 transfer

Live departures

Zurich to Kandersteg train times

The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Kandersteg trains for today, Wednesday, May 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
SBBIC 8 832 | 832 · ICE 375 | 375 · RE 1 4289 | 42898:02 PM Zurich HB
2h38
10:40 PM Kandersteg station2 transfers
SBBIC 1 734 | 734 · IC 6 637 | 637 · RE 1 4289 | 42898:32 PM Zurich HB
2h08
10:40 PM Kandersteg station2 transfers
SBBIC 1 736 | 736 · IC 6 643 | 643 · B 230 | 419:32 PM Zurich HB
2h15
11:47 PM Kandersteg2 transfers
SBBIC 1 738 | 738 · ICE 377 | 377 · RE 1 4293 | 429310:32 PM Zurich HB
2h13
12:45 AM Kandersteg station2 transfers
Thursday, May 14
SBBS 7 18729 | 18729 · IC 1 10710 | 10710 · RE 1 4165 | 41658:03 AM Zürich Oerlikon
2h37
10:40 AM Kandersteg station2 transfers
SBBS 14 19429 | 19429 · IC 1 10710 | 10710 · RE 1 4165 | 41658:05 AM Zurich Altstetten
2h35
10:40 AM Kandersteg station2 transfers
SBBIC 1 10710 | 10710 · RE 1 4165 | 41658:19 AM Zurich HB
2h21
10:40 AM Kandersteg station1 transfer
SBBS 7 18733 | 18733 · IC 1 10712 | 10712 · RE 1 4167 | 41679:03 AM Zürich Oerlikon
2h37
11:40 AM Kandersteg station2 transfers
SBBS 14 19433 | 19433 · IC 1 10712 | 10712 · RE 1 4167 | 41679:05 AM Zurich Altstetten
2h35
11:40 AM Kandersteg station2 transfers
SBBIC 1 10712 | 10712 · RE 1 4167 | 41679:19 AM Zurich HB
2h21
11:40 AM Kandersteg station1 transfer
SBBS 7 18737 | 18737 · IC 1 10714 | 10714 · RE 1 4169 | 416910:03 AM Zürich Oerlikon
2h37
12:40 PM Kandersteg station2 transfers
SBBS 14 19437 | 19437 · IC 1 10714 | 10714 · RE 1 4169 | 416910:05 AM Zurich Altstetten
2h35
12:40 PM Kandersteg station2 transfers
SBBIC 1 10714 | 10714 · RE 1 4169 | 416910:19 AM Zurich HB
2h21
12:40 PM Kandersteg station1 transfer
SBBS 7 18741 | 18741 · IC 1 10900 | 10900 · RE 1 4171 | 417111:03 AM Zürich Oerlikon
2h37
1:40 PM Kandersteg station2 transfers
SBBS 14 19441 | 19441 · IC 1 10900 | 10900 · RE 1 4171 | 417111:05 AM Zurich Altstetten
2h35
1:40 PM Kandersteg station2 transfers
SBBIC 1 10900 | 10900 · RE 1 4171 | 417111:19 AM Zurich HB
2h21
1:40 PM Kandersteg station1 transfer
SBBS 7 18745 | 18745 · IC 1 10718 | 10718 · RE 1 4173 | 417312:03 PM Zürich Oerlikon
2h37
2:40 PM Kandersteg station2 transfers
SBBS 14 19445 | 19445 · IC 1 10718 | 10718 · RE 1 4173 | 417312:05 PM Zurich Altstetten
2h35
2:40 PM Kandersteg station2 transfers
SBBIC 1 10718 | 10718 · RE 1 4173 | 417312:19 PM Zurich HB
2h21
2:40 PM Kandersteg station1 transfer
SBBS 7 18749 | 18749 · IC 1 10902 | 10902 · RE 1 4175 | 41751:03 PM Zürich Oerlikon
2h37
3:40 PM Kandersteg station2 transfers
SBBS 14 19449 | 19449 · IC 1 10902 | 10902 · RE 1 4175 | 41751:05 PM Zurich Altstetten
2h35
3:40 PM Kandersteg station2 transfers
SBBIC 1 10902 | 10902 · RE 1 4175 | 41751:19 PM Zurich HB
2h21
3:40 PM Kandersteg station1 transfer
SBBS 7 18753 | 18753 · IC 1 10722 | 10722 · RE 1 4177 | 41772:03 PM Zürich Oerlikon
2h37
4:40 PM Kandersteg station2 transfers
SBBS 14 19453 | 19453 · IC 1 10722 | 10722 · RE 1 4177 | 41772:05 PM Zurich Altstetten
2h35
4:40 PM Kandersteg station2 transfers
SBBIC 1 10722 | 10722 · RE 1 4177 | 41772:19 PM Zurich HB
2h21
4:40 PM Kandersteg station1 transfer
SBBS 7 18757 | 18757 · IC 1 10904 | 10904 · RE 1 4179 | 41793:03 PM Zürich Oerlikon
2h37
5:40 PM Kandersteg station2 transfers
SBBS 14 19457 | 19457 · IC 1 10904 | 10904 · RE 1 4179 | 41793:05 PM Zurich Altstetten
2h35
5:40 PM Kandersteg station2 transfers
SBBIC 1 10904 | 10904 · RE 1 4179 | 41793:19 PM Zurich HB
2h21
5:40 PM Kandersteg station1 transfer
SBBS 7 18761 | 18761 · IC 1 10726 | 10726 · RE 1 4181 | 41814:03 PM Zürich Oerlikon
2h37
6:40 PM Kandersteg station2 transfers
SBBS 14 19461 | 19461 · IC 1 10726 | 10726 · RE 1 4181 | 41814:05 PM Zurich Altstetten
2h35
6:40 PM Kandersteg station2 transfers
SBBIC 1 10726 | 10726 · RE 1 4181 | 41814:19 PM Zurich HB
2h21
6:40 PM Kandersteg station1 transfer
SBBS 7 18765 | 18765 · IC 1 10906 | 10906 · RE 1 4183 | 41835:03 PM Zürich Oerlikon
2h37
7:40 PM Kandersteg station2 transfers
SBBS 14 19465 | 19465 · IC 1 10906 | 10906 · RE 1 4183 | 41835:05 PM Zurich Altstetten
2h35
7:40 PM Kandersteg station2 transfers
SBBIC 1 10906 | 10906 · RE 1 4183 | 41835:19 PM Zurich HB
2h21
7:40 PM Kandersteg station1 transfer
SBBS 7 18769 | 18769 · IC 1 10730 | 10730 · RE 1 4185 | 41856:03 PM Zürich Oerlikon
2h37
8:40 PM Kandersteg station2 transfers
SBBS 14 19469 | 19469 · IC 1 10730 | 10730 · RE 1 4185 | 41856:05 PM Zurich Altstetten
2h35
8:40 PM Kandersteg station2 transfers
SBBIC 1 10730 | 10730 · RE 1 4185 | 41856:19 PM Zurich HB
2h21
8:40 PM Kandersteg station1 transfer
SBBIC 81 10830 | 10830 · RE 1 4287 | 42876:41 PM Zurich HB
2h59
9:40 PM Kandersteg station1 transfer
SBBS 7 18773 | 18773 · IC 1 10908 | 10908 · IC 6 635 | 635 · RE 1 4287 | 42877:03 PM Zürich Oerlikon
2h37
9:40 PM Kandersteg station3 transfers
SBBS 14 19473 | 19473 · IC 1 10908 | 10908 · IC 6 635 | 635 · RE 1 4287 | 42877:05 PM Zurich Altstetten
2h35
9:40 PM Kandersteg station3 transfers
SBBIC 1 10908 | 10908 · IC 6 635 | 635 · RE 1 4287 | 42877:19 PM Zurich HB
2h21
9:40 PM Kandersteg station2 transfers
SBBIC 8 10832 | 10832 · ICE 375 | 375 · RE 1 4289 | 42897:41 PM Zurich HB
2h59
10:40 PM Kandersteg station2 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Zurich to Kandersteg

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Trains from Zurich to Kandersteg run on average 21 times per day, taking around 2h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €49 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 118 km distance in 2h 8m.

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
Distance
118 km
Average train duration
2h 11m
Cheapest ticket price
€49
Trains per day
21
Fastest train
2h 8m
First train
12:08 AM
Last train
11:51 PM
Cheapest Month
Jun
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Tue
Best time to book
63 days
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

Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Zurich to Kandersteg trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Zurich and Kandersteg from €49. 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
€49
SBB frequency
21 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 Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 2m
Cheapest Price
€58
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) frequency
17 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.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Zurich to Kandersteg can start from as little as €49 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Zurich to Kandersteg is €66; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Zurich to Kandersteg is 2h 8m to travel the 118 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Zurich to Kandersteg leaves at 12:08 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Zurich to Kandersteg leaves at 11:51 PM.
There are 21 trains a day from Zurich to Kandersteg which require at least one change with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS). Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
When taking a train from Zurich to Kandersteg, you can count on SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) for the best way to get you to Kandersteg. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Zurich and Kandersteg and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A trip to Kandersteg from Zurich is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2h 8m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Zurich to Kandersteg is June.
Yes, you can take a train between Zurich and Kandersteg.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Zurich to Kandersteg

Zurich
Kandersteg
The major train station for departures in Zurich is Zürich HB. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Zürich HB for your trip from Zurich to Kandersteg.
Zürich HBWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelShowerLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
ShowerShower
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
platformCount
Number of platforms
26
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
Dining
Dining
  • Restaurant Au Premier
  • Brasserie Federal
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
WC
  • CHF 2
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
  • Hotel St. Gotthard
  • Central Plaza Hotel
Shower
Shower
  • Cost CHF 12
Lounge
Lounge
  • Located in the main hall
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 1,300 places, mostly covered
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Europcar
  • Hertz
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
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 OerlikonWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
5 km
platformCount
Number of platforms
8
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Andreasstrasse and Franklinstrasse.
Dining
Dining
  • Negishi Sushi Bar
  • Le Muh
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
WC
  • CHF 2
Hotel
Hotel
  • Courtyard Zurich North
  • Swissotel Zurich
  • Hotel Sternen Oerlikon
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 72 places, 60 places
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Europcar
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
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 AltstettenWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
5 km
platformCount
Number of platforms
5
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • Parking is available 24/7 with access from the main road.
Dining
Dining
  • Restaurant Markthalle
  • Restaurant LaSalle
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators.
WC
WC
  • CHF 1
Hotel
Hotel
  • Placid Hotel Zurich
  • Best Western Hotel Spirgarten
  • H+ Hotel Zürich
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 240 places, covered
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Europcar
  • Hertz
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
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

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