The average train between Zug and Kandersteg takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Zug 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 Zug and Kandersteg. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zug is at 6:31 PM which arrives into Kandersteg at 9:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Zug to Kandersteg. However, there are services departing from Zug station and arriving at Kandersteg station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Zug to Kandersteg train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, depart from Zug station.
Zug to Kandersteg train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, arrive at Spiez station.
Book your Zug to Kandersteg train tickets online with Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and BLS AG.
The distance between Zug and Kandersteg is 98.6 km. The road distance is 215 km.
You can take a train from Zug to Kandersteg via Zürich HB and Spiez in around 3h 55m.