- Must visit
Museum Appenzell
Flagship museum of Appenzell culture with folk art, traditions, history, and changing exhibitions in the village center.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Appenzell is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Appenzell will cost around €36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €28.
It's difficult to get from Zurich to Appenzell without transferring at least once.
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Trains from Zurich to Appenzell run on average 18 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €27 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:19, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 40 miles (65 km) distance in 1h 23m.
Distance 40 miles (65 km) |
Average train duration 1h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price €27 |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 1h 23m |
First train 12:19 AM |
Last train 11:44 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Zurich to Appenzell.
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Appenzell trains for today, Tuesday, November 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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IC 1 711 | 711 · S 23 1119 | 1119 | 10:37 AM Zurich HB | 1h53 | 12:30 PM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 711 | 711 · S 23 1119 | 1119 | 10:44 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h46 | 12:30 PM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3265 | 3265 · S 23 1123 | 1123 | 11:08 AM Zurich HB | 1h52 | 1:00 PM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3265 | 3265 · S 23 1123 | 1123 | 11:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h45 | 1:00 PM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
S 8 18840 | 18840 · EC 191 | 191 · S 22 4121 | 4121 · B 191 19124 | 19124 | 11:30 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h49 | 1:19 PM Appenzell Bhf | 3 transfers | |
EC 191 | 191 · S 22 4121 | 4121 · B 191 19124 | 19124 | 11:32 AM Zurich HB | 1h47 | 1:19 PM Appenzell Bhf | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 713 | 713 · S 23 1129 | 1129 | 11:37 AM Zurich HB | 1h53 | 1:30 PM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 713 | 713 · S 23 1129 | 1129 | 11:44 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h46 | 1:30 PM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3267 | 3267 · S 23 1133 | 1133 | 12:08 PM Zurich HB | 1h52 | 2:00 PM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3267 | 3267 · S 23 1133 | 1133 | 12:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h45 | 2:00 PM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 715 | 715 · S 23 1139 | 1139 | 12:37 PM Zurich HB | 1h53 | 2:30 PM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 715 | 715 · S 23 1139 | 1139 | 12:44 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h46 | 2:30 PM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3269 | 3269 · S 23 1143 | 1143 | 1:08 PM Zurich HB | 1h52 | 3:00 PM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3269 | 3269 · S 23 1143 | 1143 | 1:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h45 | 3:00 PM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 717 | 717 · S 23 1149 | 1149 | 1:37 PM Zurich HB | 1h53 | 3:30 PM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 717 | 717 · S 23 1149 | 1149 | 1:44 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h46 | 3:30 PM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3271 | 3271 · S 23 1153 | 1153 | 2:08 PM Zurich HB | 1h52 | 4:00 PM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3271 | 3271 · S 23 1153 | 1153 | 2:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h45 | 4:00 PM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 719 | 719 · S 23 1159 | 1159 | 2:37 PM Zurich HB | 1h53 | 4:30 PM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 719 | 719 · S 23 1159 | 1159 | 2:44 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h46 | 4:30 PM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3273 | 3273 · S 23 1163 | 1163 | 3:08 PM Zurich HB | 1h52 | 5:00 PM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3273 | 3273 · S 23 1163 | 1163 | 3:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h45 | 5:00 PM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
S 8 18856 | 18856 · EC 195 | 195 · S 20 4163 | 4163 | 3:30 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h54 | 5:24 PM Appenzell station | 2 transfers | |
EC 195 | 195 · S 20 4163 | 4163 | 3:32 PM Zurich HB | 1h52 | 5:24 PM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 721 | 721 · S 23 1169 | 1169 | 3:37 PM Zurich HB | 1h53 | 5:30 PM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 721 | 721 · S 23 1169 | 1169 | 3:44 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h46 | 5:30 PM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3275 | 3275 · S 23 1173 | 1173 | 4:08 PM Zurich HB | 1h52 | 6:00 PM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3275 | 3275 · S 23 1173 | 1173 | 4:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h45 | 6:00 PM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 723 | 723 · S 23 1179 | 1179 | 4:37 PM Zurich HB | 1h53 | 6:30 PM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 723 | 723 · S 23 1179 | 1179 | 4:44 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h46 | 6:30 PM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
S 8 18862 | 18862 · IC 5 527 | 527 · S 22 4177 | 4177 | 5:00 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h52 | 6:52 PM Appenzell station | 2 transfers | |
IC 5 527 | 527 · S 22 4177 | 4177 | 5:02 PM Zurich HB | 1h50 | 6:52 PM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3277 | 3277 · S 23 1183 | 1183 | 5:08 PM Zurich HB | 1h52 | 7:00 PM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3277 | 3277 · S 23 1183 | 1183 | 5:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h45 | 7:00 PM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
S 8 18864 | 18864 · EC 197 | 197 · S 22 4181 | 4181 | 5:30 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h52 | 7:22 PM Appenzell station | 2 transfers | |
EC 197 | 197 · S 22 4181 | 4181 | 5:32 PM Zurich HB | 1h50 | 7:22 PM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 725 | 725 · S 23 1189 | 1189 | 5:37 PM Zurich HB | 1h53 | 7:30 PM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 725 | 725 · S 23 1189 | 1189 | 5:44 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h46 | 7:30 PM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
S 8 18866 | 18866 · IC 5 529 | 529 · S 22 4187 | 4187 | 6:00 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h52 | 7:52 PM Appenzell station | 2 transfers | |
IC 5 529 | 529 · S 22 4187 | 4187 | 6:02 PM Zurich HB | 1h50 | 7:52 PM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3279 | 3279 · S 23 1193 | 1193 | 6:08 PM Zurich HB | 1h52 | 8:00 PM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3279 | 3279 · S 23 1193 | 1193 | 6:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h45 | 8:00 PM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 727 | 727 · S 23 1199 | 1199 | 6:37 PM Zurich HB | 1h53 | 8:30 PM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 727 | 727 · S 23 1199 | 1199 | 6:44 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h46 | 8:30 PM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3281 | 3281 · S 23 1203 | 1203 | 7:08 PM Zurich HB | 1h52 | 9:00 PM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3281 | 3281 · S 23 1203 | 1203 | 7:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h45 | 9:00 PM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 729 | 729 · S 23 1209 | 1209 | 7:37 PM Zurich HB | 1h53 | 9:30 PM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 729 | 729 · S 23 1209 | 1209 | 7:44 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h46 | 9:30 PM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3283 | 3283 · S 21 2209 | 2209 | 8:08 PM Zurich HB | 1h55 | 10:03 PM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3283 | 3283 · S 21 2209 | 2209 | 8:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h48 | 10:03 PM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 731 | 731 · S 23 1219 | 1219 | 8:37 PM Zurich HB | 1h53 | 10:30 PM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 731 | 731 · S 23 1219 | 1219 | 8:44 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h46 | 10:30 PM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3285 | 3285 · S 21 2219 | 2219 | 9:08 PM Zurich HB | 1h55 | 11:03 PM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3285 | 3285 · S 21 2219 | 2219 | 9:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h48 | 11:03 PM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 733 | 733 · S 23 1229 | 1229 | 9:37 PM Zurich HB | 1h53 | 11:30 PM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 733 | 733 · S 23 1229 | 1229 | 9:44 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h46 | 11:30 PM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3287 | 3287 · S 21 2229 | 2229 | 10:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h48 | 12:03 AM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 735 | 735 · S 23 1239 | 1239 | 10:44 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h46 | 12:30 AM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
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S 8 18818 | 18818 · IC 5 505 | 505 · S 21 2069 | 2069 | 6:00 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h57 | 7:57 AM Appenzell station | 2 transfers | |
IC 5 505 | 505 · S 21 2069 | 2069 | 6:02 AM Zurich HB | 1h55 | 7:57 AM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3255 | 3255 · S 23 1073 | 1073 | 6:08 AM Zurich HB | 1h52 | 8:00 AM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3255 | 3255 · S 23 1073 | 1073 | 6:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h45 | 8:00 AM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
S 8 18820 | 18820 · IC 5 1507 | 1507 · S 21 2075 | 2075 | 6:30 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h57 | 8:27 AM Appenzell station | 2 transfers | |
IC 5 1507 | 1507 · S 21 2075 | 2075 | 6:32 AM Zurich HB | 1h55 | 8:27 AM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 703 | 703 · S 23 1079 | 1079 | 6:37 AM Zurich HB | 1h53 | 8:30 AM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 703 | 703 · S 23 1079 | 1079 | 6:44 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h46 | 8:30 AM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
S 8 18822 | 18822 · IC 5 507 | 507 · S 21 2079 | 2079 | 7:00 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h57 | 8:57 AM Appenzell station | 2 transfers | |
IC 5 507 | 507 · S 21 2079 | 2079 | 7:02 AM Zurich HB | 1h55 | 8:57 AM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3257 | 3257 · S 23 1083 | 1083 | 7:08 AM Zurich HB | 1h52 | 9:00 AM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3257 | 3257 · S 23 1083 | 1083 | 7:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h45 | 9:00 AM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
S 8 18824 | 18824 · EC 97 | 97 · S 21 2085 | 2085 | 7:30 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h58 | 9:28 AM Appenzell station | 2 transfers | |
EC 97 | 97 · S 21 2085 | 2085 | 7:32 AM Zurich HB | 1h56 | 9:28 AM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 705 | 705 · S 23 1089 | 1089 | 7:37 AM Zurich HB | 1h53 | 9:30 AM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 705 | 705 · S 23 1089 | 1089 | 7:44 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h46 | 9:30 AM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
S 8 18826 | 18826 · IC 5 509 | 509 · S 21 2089 | 2089 | 8:00 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h58 | 9:58 AM Appenzell station | 2 transfers | |
IC 5 509 | 509 · S 21 2089 | 2089 | 8:02 AM Zurich HB | 1h56 | 9:58 AM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3259 | 3259 · S 23 1093 | 1093 | 8:08 AM Zurich HB | 1h52 | 10:00 AM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3259 | 3259 · S 23 1093 | 1093 | 8:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h45 | 10:00 AM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19131 | 19131 · IC 5 1511 | 1511 · S 21 2095 | 2095 | 8:24 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h04 | 10:28 AM Appenzell station | 2 transfers | |
S 8 18828 | 18828 · IC 5 1511 | 1511 · S 21 2095 | 2095 | 8:30 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h58 | 10:28 AM Appenzell station | 2 transfers | |
IC 5 1511 | 1511 · S 21 2095 | 2095 | 8:32 AM Zurich HB | 1h56 | 10:28 AM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 707 | 707 · S 23 1099 | 1099 | 8:37 AM Zurich HB | 1h53 | 10:30 AM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 707 | 707 · S 23 1099 | 1099 | 8:44 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h46 | 10:30 AM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19133 | 19133 · IC 5 511 | 511 · S 21 2099 | 2099 | 8:54 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h04 | 10:58 AM Appenzell station | 2 transfers | |
S 8 18830 | 18830 · IC 5 511 | 511 · S 21 2099 | 2099 | 9:00 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h58 | 10:58 AM Appenzell station | 2 transfers | |
IC 5 511 | 511 · S 21 2099 | 2099 | 9:02 AM Zurich HB | 1h56 | 10:58 AM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19135 | 19135 · EC 99 | 99 · S 21 2105 | 2105 | 9:24 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h04 | 11:28 AM Appenzell station | 2 transfers | |
S 11 19137 | 19137 · IC 5 513 | 513 · S 21 2109 | 2109 | 9:54 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h04 | 11:58 AM Appenzell station | 2 transfers | |
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Flagship museum of Appenzell culture with folk art, traditions, history, and changing exhibitions in the village center.
Distinctive modern museum by Peter Zumthor dedicated to painter and writer Carl Walter Liner and contemporary art.
Local art museum with rotating exhibitions of Swiss and regional artists inside a historic Appenzell building.
Colorful main street lined with painted facades, shops, and traditional houses; the best place for an Appenzell stroll.
Picturesque old-town square and landmark civic space, especially lively during markets and local events.
Scenic hilltop viewpoint above Appenzell, rewarding visitors with classic panoramas over the village and Alpstein peaks.
A firm, tangy cow's milk cheese from Appenzell, washed with a secret herbal brine. It is the region's signature product and a staple on local tables.
Thin slices of cured beef from eastern Switzerland, often served with bread and pickles. It reflects the Alpine tradition of preserving meat for winter.
A crisp potato rösti topped with melted Appenzeller cheese, bacon, and often a fried egg. It is hearty mountain fare common in local inns.
Refined dining in a boutique hotel, with seasonal Swiss cooking, polished service, and an elegant atmosphere for a special meal.
Traditional brewery restaurant serving hearty Appenzell dishes and local beer in a lively, rustic setting near the center.
Historic inn known for classic Swiss cuisine, local specialties, and a cozy traditional atmosphere in the heart of Appenzell.
Appenzell is costly versus many European towns; hotels, dining, and rail fares are high, though local transport is efficient and budget meals still exist.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great service in restaurants. Round up taxi fares and leave small change at cafes if service was good.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Appenzell by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Appenzell, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Zurich to Appenzell trains use the Zürich HB to Appenzell station pair. Use this guide to compare Zurich and Appenzell train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich HB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
Zürich Oerlikon is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Oerlikon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Negishi Sushi Bar, Le Muh
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Oerlikon: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Courtyard Zurich North, Swissotel Zurich, Hotel Sternen Oerlikon.
Zürich Altstetten is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Altstetten has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Markthalle, Restaurant LaSalle
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Altstetten. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Altstetten. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Altstetten: Elevators.
Nearby hotels include Placid Hotel Zurich, Best Western Hotel Spirgarten, H+ Hotel Zürich.
Appenzell has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Rank, Gasthaus Hof, Little Italy
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Appenzell. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Appenzell. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Appenzell: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Appenzell: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Appenzell: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Appenzell, Romantik Hotel Säntis, Hotel Hecht Appenzell.
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