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Compare train for Zurich to Appenzell
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Appenzell among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $33, and a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 40 miles (65 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$39 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Other travel options to Appenzell take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 40m.
Travel optionsfrom Zurich to Appenzell
How to get from Zurich to Appenzell by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Appenzell is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 1 701 | 701 · S 23 1069 | 10695:44 AM1h46Zürich Oerlikon7:30 AMAppenzell station$361One-way1 transfer
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IC 1 701 | 701 · S 23 1069 | 10695:44 AM1h46Zürich Oerlikon7:30 AMAppenzell station$361One-way1 transfer
Fastest
EC 95 | 95 · S 22 4061 | 4061 · B 191 19106 | 191065:35 AM1h39Zurich HB7:14 AMAppenzell$611One-way2 transfers
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IR 13 3255 | 3255 · S 23 1073 | 10736:15 AM1h45Zürich Oerlikon8:00 AMAppenzell station$361One-way1 transfer
IC 1 703 | 703 · S 23 1079 | 10796:44 AM1h46Zürich Oerlikon8:30 AMAppenzell station$361One-way1 transfer
IR 13 3257 | 3257 · S 23 1083 | 10837:15 AM1h45Zürich Oerlikon9:00 AMAppenzell station$371One-way1 transfer
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Other travel options to Appenzell take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 40m.
- Around 20 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Appenzell as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Appenzell station.
- Travel with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Appenzell by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Appenzell by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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