Lötschberg Car Transport ServiceFrom the Bernese Oberland to Valais in 15 minutes
BLS Car Transport Service Kandersteg–Goppenstein
Travel directly through the Lötschberg in your own vehicle.
The Lötschberg Car Transport Service takes you quickly and conveniently from Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland to Goppenstein in Valais and back. Key information about the route at a glance:
Journey time: approx. 15 min
Frequency: 30 min, more if needed
Reservation: not possible
Price: from CHF 26.00
Large vehicles: transport possible
Next departures and current waiting times
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Please also note the important information below the timetable.
Loading only possible on trains with large wagons.
Please also note the important information below the timetable.
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Vehicle details
Maximum dimensions
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Timetable car transport service
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Prices, Vehicles & Loading
Prices & Tickets
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Can my vehicle be transported?
Check dimensions, weight and requirements.
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Current situation on site
Check the current conditions around the loading stations before setting off.
View webcams
Live images from Kandersteg and Goppenstein.
Avoid waiting times
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Road & traffic conditions
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Other Car Transport Service routes
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Getting there and information about the loading stations
Kandersteg loading station
Staffed ticket counter
Kiosk
Toilets
Vehicles up to 3.5 t with a valid ticket or travelcard can use the self-service lane and drive directly into the waiting area.
Follow the signs on site and the instructions of the staff.
Through the Lötschberg with large and heavy vehicles
Minibuses with up to 22 seats, motorhomes weighing 5t or more and lorries weighing 3.5t or more are transported between Kandersteg and Goppenstein on special transport wagons. They are therefore not permitted on every service. Look for the lorry symbol in the online timetable.
Large and heavy vehicles must be ready for loading 15 minutes before departure.
Prices for large vehicles
Prices for buses, motorhomes and lorries.
Loading instructions
How to load large vehicles safely.
Discover Valais
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Hiking & nature
Lötschental – between the Valais and Bernese Alps
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Frequently asked questions about Kandersteg–Goppenstein Car Transport Service
Do I need to book Kandersteg–Goppenstein in advance?
No. Reservations are not possible for the Car Transport Service between Kandersteg and Goppenstein. Simply drive to the loading station and take the next available service.
Do I stay in my vehicle during the journey?
Yes. During the journey through the Lötschberg tunnel, you remain in your vehicle. For safety reasons, cyclists and motorcyclists travel in a passenger carriage of the car train.
What happens when traffic is heavy?
Allow enough time for your journey to the loading station and possible waiting times, especially on busy travel days. Whenever possible, we operate additional trains to keep waiting times as short as possible. You can check the current waiting time in the online timetable at the top of this page.
Can I transport a large and heavy vehicle?
Yes. On the Kandersteg–Goppenstein route, vehicles can be transported with a maximum width of 2.5 m, length of 12 m, height of 3.55 m, total weight of 28 t and up to 22 seats.
Where can I check the current situation at the loading stations?
The webcams show you the current situation at the loading stations in Kandersteg and Goppenstein.
