The average train between Zermatt and Kandersteg takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Zermatt 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 2 hours between Zermatt and Kandersteg. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zermatt is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Kandersteg at 9:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Brig Bahnhofplatz and take an average of 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Zermatt to Kandersteg. However, there are services departing from Zermatt station and arriving at Kandersteg station via Brig Bahnhofplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Zermatt to Kandersteg train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, depart from Zermatt station.
Zermatt to Kandersteg train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, arrive at Kandersteg station.
Book your Zermatt to Kandersteg train tickets online with Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn and BLS AG.
The distance between Zermatt and Kandersteg is 53.3 km. The road distance is 85 km.
You can take a train from Zermatt to Kandersteg via Brig Bahnhofplatz and Brig in around 3h 7m.