The cheapest and fastest trains from Kandersteg to Zurich
Cheapest price
$58
Average price
$73
Fastest journey
2 h 46 m
Average duration
2 h 46 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
118 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kandersteg to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kandersteg to Zurich will cost around $73 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $58.
Of the 5 trains that leave Kandersteg for Zurich on Tue, Dec 16, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 16 the direct trains cover the 118 km distance in an average of 2 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 46 m .
On Tue, Dec 16 the slowest trains will take 2 h 46 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Kandersteg to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kandersteg to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €31, and a train costs an average of €44.
Distance: 73 miles (118 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€58 Average price | €39 Average price Cheapest |
2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Kandersteg to Zurich train times
The table below shows live departures for Kandersteg to Zurich trains for today, Monday, December 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:14 AM Kandersteg | 2h46 | 9:00 AM Zurich | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:14 AM Kandersteg | 2h14 | 9:28 AM Zurich | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:14 AM Kandersteg | 2h46 | 11:00 AM Zurich | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:14 AM Kandersteg | 2h46 | 2:00 PM Zurich | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:14 PM Kandersteg | 2h38 | 7:52 PM Zurich | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Kandersteg to Zurich
Trains from Kandersteg to Zurich run on average 24 times per day, taking around 2h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $55 (€44) but you can travel from only $39 (€31) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 73 miles (118 km) distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 73 miles (118 km) |
Average train duration 2h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $55 (€44) |
Trains per day 24 |
Fastest train 2h 25m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:57 |
Train companies: SBB, BLS AG from Kandersteg to Zurich trainsSBB, BLS AG trains will get you between Kandersteg and Zurich from $39 (€31). 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 Kandersteg to Zurich
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kandersteg to Zurich 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 Zurich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Kandersteg to Zurich
- 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
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available from Mühlebachstrasse.
- Outback Lodge
- Tibits
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Opera Zurich
- Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador Zurich
- Hotel Seehof
- Located in the main hall
- 1000 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: platform 4 for regional trains
- Tram: Line 11, Line 15
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S3, S5, S6, S7, S9, S12, S16
- 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
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