Kandersteg to Lucerne Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Kandersteg and Lucerne takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Kandersteg to Lucerne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 6m
Duration: 179 km
Distance: CHF 51
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Bern

best

Take the train from Kandersteg to Spieztrain Re1
Take the train from Spiez to Berntrain Ic8 / ...
Take the train from Bern to Luzerntrain Ir / ...

2h 56m

CHF 44–64

Kandersteg to Lucerne train times

Trains run hourly between Kandersteg and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kandersteg is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 7:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Spiez and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

8:14 AM → 11:01 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
9:14 AM → 12:01 PM
2h 47m • 2 changes
10:14 AM → 1:01 PM
2h 47m • 2 changes
11:14 AM → 2:01 PM
2h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:48 AM → 9:01 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
7:14 AM → 10:01 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
8:14 AM → 11:01 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
9:14 AM → 12:01 PM
2h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:48 AM → 9:01 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
8:14 AM → 11:01 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
9:14 AM → 12:01 PM
2h 47m • 2 changes
10:14 AM → 1:01 PM
2h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

5:48 AM → 9:01 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
8:14 AM → 11:01 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
9:14 AM → 12:01 PM
2h 47m • 2 changes
10:14 AM → 1:01 PM
2h 47m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kandersteg to Lucerne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.