What is the cheapest way to get from Lugano to Kandersteg?

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Kandersteg is to drive which costs SFr 35 - SFr 50 and takes 2h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lugano to Kandersteg?

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Kandersteg is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 50.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Kandersteg?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Kandersteg. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Kandersteg via Locarno FART and Domodossola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Lugano to Kandersteg?

The distance between Lugano and Kandersteg is 161 km. The road distance is 222.5 km.

How do I travel from Lugano to Kandersteg without a car?

The best way to get from Lugano to Kandersteg without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs SFr 26 - SFr 55.

How long does it take to get from Lugano to Kandersteg?

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Lugano to Kandersteg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Kandersteg train from?

Lugano to Kandersteg train services, operated by FART, depart from Locarno FART station.

Where does the Lugano to Kandersteg train arrive?

Lugano to Kandersteg train services, operated by FART, arrive at Domodossola station.

Can I drive from Lugano to Kandersteg?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Kandersteg is 222 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Lugano to Kandersteg.

How do I get a train ticket from Lugano to Kandersteg?

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Where can I stay near Kandersteg?

There are 1570+ hotels available in Kandersteg.

Lugano to Kandersteg - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Lugano to Kandersteg by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain 72 / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Kanderstegtrain Re / ...
4h 56m
CHF 26–52
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Olten Gosgerstrassebus MarinoBus 251* / ...
2. Take the train from Olten to Frutigentrain Ic
5h 45m
Drive 222.5 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Kanderstegcar 222.5 km
2h 58m
CHF 35–51

Lugano to Kandersteg by train

113Weekly Trains

4h 56mAverage Duration

CHF 26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 160.7 km
Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Kandersteg, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Lugano to Kandersteg via Locarno FART and Domodossola in around 4h 56m.

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