The average train between Vienna and Kandersteg takes 12h 54m and the fastest train takes 11h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Vienna 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 3 times a day between Vienna and Kandersteg. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vienna is at 3:28 PM which arrives into Kandersteg at 8:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Zuerich Hb and take an average of 12h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Kandersteg. However, there are services departing from Vienna station and arriving at Kandersteg station via Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 54m.
Vienna to Kandersteg train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.
Vienna to Kandersteg train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Spiez station.
Book your Vienna to Kandersteg train tickets online with Railjet, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and BLS AG.
The distance between Vienna and Kandersteg is 681.8 km. The road distance is 965 km.
You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Kandersteg via Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, and Spiez in around 11h 12m.