The average train between Zürich HB and Kandersteg takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Zürich HB 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 Zürich HB and Kandersteg. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zürich HB is at 7:02 PM which arrives into Kandersteg at 9:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Zürich HB to Kandersteg. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB station and arriving at Kandersteg station via Spiez. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Zürich HB to Kandersteg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zürich HB to Kandersteg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Kandersteg station.
Book your Zürich HB to Kandersteg train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and BLS AG.
The distance between Zürich HB and Kandersteg is 117.8 km. The road distance is 186 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Kandersteg via Spiez in around 2h 33m.