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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 an average ticket price of €35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €35, while a train costs an average of €35.
Distance: 40 miles (65 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€35 Average price Cheapest | €61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m 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.
Tickets start at around €35 compared to roughly €61 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €26. The journey takes 1h 42m versus 1h 15m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Zurich to Appenzell
How to get from Zurich to Appenzell by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Zurich to Appenzell is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- IR 13 3255 | 3255 · S 23 1073 | 10736:15 AM1h45Zürich Oerlikon8:00 AMAppenzell station€301One-way1 transfer
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- IR 13 3255 | 3255 · S 23 1073 | 10736:15 AM1h45Zürich Oerlikon8:00 AMAppenzell station€301One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- IR 13 3255 | 3255 · S 23 1073 | 10736:15 AM1h45Zürich Oerlikon8:00 AMAppenzell station€301One-way1 transfer
Other options
- IC 1 703 | 703 · S 23 1079 | 10796:44 AM1h46Zürich Oerlikon8:30 AMAppenzell station€301One-way1 transfer
- SN 5 13757 | 13757 · S 4 11419 | 11419 · S 23 1063 | 10634:18 AM2h42Zurich HB7:00 AMAppenzell station€301One-way2 transfers
- IR 13 3255 | 3255 · S 23 1073 | 10736:08 AM1h52Zurich HB8:00 AMAppenzell station€311One-way1 transfer
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- Around 18 trains 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 to go to Appenzell by train.
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