The average train between Aarau and Kandersteg takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h. There is a train service every few hours from Aarau to Kandersteg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Aarau and Kandersteg. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aarau is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Kandersteg at 12:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Olten and take an average of 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Aarau to Kandersteg. However, there are services departing from Aarau station and arriving at Kandersteg station via Spiez. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Aarau to Kandersteg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Olten station.
Aarau to Kandersteg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Kandersteg station.
Book your Aarau to Kandersteg train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), BLS AG and SBB GmbH.
The distance between Aarau and Kandersteg is 103.4 km. The road distance is 145 km.
You can take a train from Aarau to Kandersteg via Olten and Spiez in around 2h 34m.