The average train between Kandersteg and Lucerne takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. 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.
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.


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No, there is no direct train from Kandersteg to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Kandersteg station and arriving at Lucerne station via Spiez. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Kandersteg to Lucerne train services, operated by BLS AG, depart from Kandersteg station.
Kandersteg to Lucerne train services, operated by BLS AG, arrive at Luzern station.
Book your Kandersteg to Lucerne train tickets online with BLS AG and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Kandersteg and Lucerne is 78 km. The road distance is 179 km.
You can take a train from Kandersteg to Luzern via Spiez and Bern in around 2h 56m.