The average train between Lucerne and Kandersteg takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Lucerne 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 Lucerne and Kandersteg. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Kandersteg at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Bern and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Kandersteg. However, there are services departing from Lucerne station and arriving at Kandersteg station via Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Lucerne to Kandersteg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne to Kandersteg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Kandersteg station.
Book your Lucerne to Kandersteg train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and BLS AG.
The distance between Lucerne and Kandersteg is 78 km. The road distance is 179 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to Kandersteg via Bern and Spiez in around 2h 42m.