The average train between Basel and Kandersteg takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Basel 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 Basel and Kandersteg. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Kandersteg at 12:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Kandersteg. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Kandersteg station via Spiez. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
Basel to Kandersteg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Kandersteg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Kandersteg station.
Book your Basel to Kandersteg train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), BLS AG and SBB GmbH.
The distance between Basel and Kandersteg is 118.2 km. The road distance is 173 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Kandersteg via Spiez in around 2h 37m.