The average train between Cologne and Kandersteg takes 7h 43m and the fastest train takes 6h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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 every 3 hours between Cologne and Kandersteg. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Kandersteg at 8:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 7h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Kandersteg? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Kandersteg. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Kandersteg station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
Cologne to Kandersteg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Kandersteg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Spiez station.
Book your Cologne to Kandersteg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Kandersteg is 496.1 km. The road distance is 663 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Kandersteg via Basel SBB and Spiez in around 6h 55m.