The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Kandersteg
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
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.
It's difficult to get from Zurich to Kandersteg without transferring at least once.
IC 1 10738 | 10738 · ICE 377 | 377 · RE 1 4293 | 429310:19 PM2h26Zurich HB12:45 AMKandersteg station€491One-way2 transfers
IC 8 10832 | 10832 · ICE 375 | 375 · RE 1 4289 | 42897:41 PM2h59Zurich HB10:40 PMKandersteg station€501One-way2 transfers
S 14 19485 | 19485 · IC 1 10738 | 10738 · ICE 377 | 377 · RE 1 4293 | 429310:05 PM2h40Zurich Altstetten12:45 AMKandersteg station€521One-way3 transfers
S 7 18785 | 18785 · IC 1 10738 | 10738 · ICE 377 | 377 · RE 1 4293 | 429310:03 PM2h42Zürich Oerlikon12:45 AMKandersteg station€521One-way3 transfers
IC 81 10830 | 10830 · RE 1 4287 | 42876:41 PM2h59Zurich HB9:40 PMKandersteg station€531One-way1 transfer
IC 1 10902 | 10902 · RE 1 4175 | 41751:19 PM2h21Zurich HB3:40 PMKandersteg station€761One-way1 transfer
IC 1 10904 | 10904 · RE 1 4179 | 41793:19 PM2h21Zurich HB5:40 PMKandersteg station€541One-way1 transfer
IC 1 10722 | 10722 · RE 1 4177 | 41772:19 PM2h21Zurich HB4:40 PMKandersteg station€901One-way1 transfer
IC 1 10734 | 10734 · IC 6 637 | 637 · RE 1 4289 | 42898:19 PM2h21Zurich HB10:40 PMKandersteg station€541One-way2 transfers
IC 1 10908 | 10908 · IC 6 635 | 635 · RE 1 4287 | 42877:19 PM2h21Zurich HB9:40 PMKandersteg station€541One-way2 transfers
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.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 8 832 | 832 · ICE 375 | 375 · RE 1 4289 | 4289 | 8:02 PM Zurich HB | 2h38 | 10:40 PM Kandersteg station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 734 | 734 · IC 6 637 | 637 · RE 1 4289 | 4289 | 8:32 PM Zurich HB | 2h08 | 10:40 PM Kandersteg station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 736 | 736 · IC 6 643 | 643 · B 230 | 41 | 9:32 PM Zurich HB | 2h15 | 11:47 PM Kandersteg | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 738 | 738 · ICE 377 | 377 · RE 1 4293 | 4293 | 10:32 PM Zurich HB | 2h13 | 12:45 AM Kandersteg station | 2 transfers | |
| Thursday, May 14 | |||||
S 7 18729 | 18729 · IC 1 10710 | 10710 · RE 1 4165 | 4165 | 8:03 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h37 | 10:40 AM Kandersteg station | 2 transfers | |
S 14 19429 | 19429 · IC 1 10710 | 10710 · RE 1 4165 | 4165 | 8:05 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h35 | 10:40 AM Kandersteg station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 10710 | 10710 · RE 1 4165 | 4165 | 8:19 AM Zurich HB | 2h21 | 10:40 AM Kandersteg station | 1 transfer | |
S 7 18733 | 18733 · IC 1 10712 | 10712 · RE 1 4167 | 4167 | 9:03 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h37 | 11:40 AM Kandersteg station | 2 transfers | |
S 14 19433 | 19433 · IC 1 10712 | 10712 · RE 1 4167 | 4167 | 9:05 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h35 | 11:40 AM Kandersteg station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 10712 | 10712 · RE 1 4167 | 4167 | 9:19 AM Zurich HB | 2h21 | 11:40 AM Kandersteg station | 1 transfer | |
S 7 18737 | 18737 · IC 1 10714 | 10714 · RE 1 4169 | 4169 | 10:03 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h37 | 12:40 PM Kandersteg station | 2 transfers | |
S 14 19437 | 19437 · IC 1 10714 | 10714 · RE 1 4169 | 4169 | 10:05 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h35 | 12:40 PM Kandersteg station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 10714 | 10714 · RE 1 4169 | 4169 | 10:19 AM Zurich HB | 2h21 | 12:40 PM Kandersteg station | 1 transfer | |
S 7 18741 | 18741 · IC 1 10900 | 10900 · RE 1 4171 | 4171 | 11:03 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h37 | 1:40 PM Kandersteg station | 2 transfers | |
S 14 19441 | 19441 · IC 1 10900 | 10900 · RE 1 4171 | 4171 | 11:05 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h35 | 1:40 PM Kandersteg station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 10900 | 10900 · RE 1 4171 | 4171 | 11:19 AM Zurich HB | 2h21 | 1:40 PM Kandersteg station | 1 transfer | |
S 7 18745 | 18745 · IC 1 10718 | 10718 · RE 1 4173 | 4173 | 12:03 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h37 | 2:40 PM Kandersteg station | 2 transfers | |
S 14 19445 | 19445 · IC 1 10718 | 10718 · RE 1 4173 | 4173 | 12:05 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h35 | 2:40 PM Kandersteg station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 10718 | 10718 · RE 1 4173 | 4173 | 12:19 PM Zurich HB | 2h21 | 2:40 PM Kandersteg station | 1 transfer | |
S 7 18749 | 18749 · IC 1 10902 | 10902 · RE 1 4175 | 4175 | 1:03 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h37 | 3:40 PM Kandersteg station | 2 transfers | |
S 14 19449 | 19449 · IC 1 10902 | 10902 · RE 1 4175 | 4175 | 1:05 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h35 | 3:40 PM Kandersteg station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 10902 | 10902 · RE 1 4175 | 4175 | 1:19 PM Zurich HB | 2h21 | 3:40 PM Kandersteg station | 1 transfer | |
S 7 18753 | 18753 · IC 1 10722 | 10722 · RE 1 4177 | 4177 | 2:03 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h37 | 4:40 PM Kandersteg station | 2 transfers | |
S 14 19453 | 19453 · IC 1 10722 | 10722 · RE 1 4177 | 4177 | 2:05 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h35 | 4:40 PM Kandersteg station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 10722 | 10722 · RE 1 4177 | 4177 | 2:19 PM Zurich HB | 2h21 | 4:40 PM Kandersteg station | 1 transfer | |
S 7 18757 | 18757 · IC 1 10904 | 10904 · RE 1 4179 | 4179 | 3:03 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h37 | 5:40 PM Kandersteg station | 2 transfers | |
S 14 19457 | 19457 · IC 1 10904 | 10904 · RE 1 4179 | 4179 | 3:05 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h35 | 5:40 PM Kandersteg station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 10904 | 10904 · RE 1 4179 | 4179 | 3:19 PM Zurich HB | 2h21 | 5:40 PM Kandersteg station | 1 transfer | |
S 7 18761 | 18761 · IC 1 10726 | 10726 · RE 1 4181 | 4181 | 4:03 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h37 | 6:40 PM Kandersteg station | 2 transfers | |
S 14 19461 | 19461 · IC 1 10726 | 10726 · RE 1 4181 | 4181 | 4:05 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h35 | 6:40 PM Kandersteg station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 10726 | 10726 · RE 1 4181 | 4181 | 4:19 PM Zurich HB | 2h21 | 6:40 PM Kandersteg station | 1 transfer | |
S 7 18765 | 18765 · IC 1 10906 | 10906 · RE 1 4183 | 4183 | 5:03 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h37 | 7:40 PM Kandersteg station | 2 transfers | |
S 14 19465 | 19465 · IC 1 10906 | 10906 · RE 1 4183 | 4183 | 5:05 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h35 | 7:40 PM Kandersteg station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 10906 | 10906 · RE 1 4183 | 4183 | 5:19 PM Zurich HB | 2h21 | 7:40 PM Kandersteg station | 1 transfer | |
S 7 18769 | 18769 · IC 1 10730 | 10730 · RE 1 4185 | 4185 | 6:03 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h37 | 8:40 PM Kandersteg station | 2 transfers | |
S 14 19469 | 19469 · IC 1 10730 | 10730 · RE 1 4185 | 4185 | 6:05 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h35 | 8:40 PM Kandersteg station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 10730 | 10730 · RE 1 4185 | 4185 | 6:19 PM Zurich HB | 2h21 | 8:40 PM Kandersteg station | 1 transfer | |
IC 81 10830 | 10830 · RE 1 4287 | 4287 | 6:41 PM Zurich HB | 2h59 | 9:40 PM Kandersteg station | 1 transfer | |
S 7 18773 | 18773 · IC 1 10908 | 10908 · IC 6 635 | 635 · RE 1 4287 | 4287 | 7:03 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h37 | 9:40 PM Kandersteg station | 3 transfers | |
S 14 19473 | 19473 · IC 1 10908 | 10908 · IC 6 635 | 635 · RE 1 4287 | 4287 | 7:05 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h35 | 9:40 PM Kandersteg station | 3 transfers | |
IC 1 10908 | 10908 · IC 6 635 | 635 · RE 1 4287 | 4287 | 7:19 PM Zurich HB | 2h21 | 9:40 PM Kandersteg station | 2 transfers | |
IC 8 10832 | 10832 · ICE 375 | 375 · RE 1 4289 | 4289 | 7:41 PM Zurich HB | 2h59 | 10:40 PM Kandersteg station | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich to Kandersteg
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.
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 |
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.
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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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Zurich to Kandersteg
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
- Restaurant Au Premier
- Brasserie Federal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Central Plaza Hotel
- Cost CHF 12
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,300 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- 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
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Andreasstrasse and Franklinstrasse.
- Negishi Sushi Bar
- Le Muh
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Courtyard Zurich North
- Swissotel Zurich
- Hotel Sternen Oerlikon
- Located in the main hall
- 72 places, 60 places
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-8 for regional and long-distance trains
- Tram: Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S6, S7, S8, S9, S14, S16, S19, S24
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from the main road.
- Restaurant Markthalle
- Restaurant LaSalle
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators.
- CHF 1
- Placid Hotel Zurich
- Best Western Hotel Spirgarten
- H+ Hotel Zürich
- Located in the main hall
- 240 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for S-Bahn and regional trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- S-Bahn: Lines S3, S9, S12, S15
- Tram: Line 4
- Bus: Several lines available
- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, open 24/7.
- Restaurant Hotel Bernerhof
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Bernerhof
- Landgasthof Ruedihus
- Hotel Alfa Soleil
- Located in the main hall
- 16 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform access, ticket office, and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- PostBus connections to nearby villages
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