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Museum Appenzell
Museum on Appenzell folk culture, history and traditions, with exhibitions on local customs, art and rural life in the region.
IC 1 701 | 701 · S 23 1069 | 1069
IC 1 715 | 715 · S 23 1139 | 1139
IR 13 3293 | 3293 · S 23 1059 | 1059
IC 1 717 | 717 · S 23 1149 | 1149
IC 1 729 | 729 · S 23 1209 | 1209
EC 95 | 95 · S 22 4061 | 4061 · B 191 19106 | 19106
S 8 18816 | 18816 · EC 95 | 95 · S 22 4061 | 4061 · B 191 19106 | 19106
IR 13 3255 | 3255 · S 23 1073 | 1073
IR 13 3257 | 3257 · S 23 1083 | 1083
IR 13 3261 | 3261 · S 23 1103 | 1103The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Appenzell trains for today, Tuesday 4 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 1 727 | 727 · S 23 1199 | 1199 | 18:37 Zurich HB | 1h53 | 20:30 Appenzell station | 1 change | |
IC 1 727 | 727 · S 23 1199 | 1199 | 18:44 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h46 | 20:30 Appenzell station | 1 change | |
S 11 19173 | 19173 · IR 13 3281 | 3281 · S 23 1203 | 1203 | 18:54 Zurich Altstetten | 2h06 | 21:00 Appenzell station | 2 changes | |
IR 13 3281 | 3281 · S 23 1203 | 1203 | 19:08 Zurich HB | 1h52 | 21:00 Appenzell station | 1 change | |
IR 13 3281 | 3281 · S 23 1203 | 1203 | 19:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h45 | 21:00 Appenzell station | 1 change | |
S 11 19175 | 19175 · IC 1 729 | 729 · S 23 1209 | 1209 | 19:24 Zurich Altstetten | 2h06 | 21:30 Appenzell station | 2 changes | |
IC 1 729 | 729 · S 23 1209 | 1209 | 19:37 Zurich HB | 1h53 | 21:30 Appenzell station | 1 change | |
IC 1 729 | 729 · S 23 1209 | 1209 | 19:44 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h46 | 21:30 Appenzell station | 1 change | |
S 11 19177 | 19177 · IR 13 3283 | 3283 · S 21 2209 | 2209 · EV EV21 263415 | 263415 | 19:54 Zurich Altstetten | 2h09 | 22:03 Appenzell | 3 changes | |
IR 13 3283 | 3283 · S 21 2209 | 2209 · EV EV21 263415 | 263415 | 20:08 Zurich HB | 1h55 | 22:03 Appenzell | 2 changes | |
IR 13 3283 | 3283 · S 21 2209 | 2209 · EV EV21 263415 | 263415 | 20:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h48 | 22:03 Appenzell | 2 changes | |
S 11 19179 | 19179 · IC 1 731 | 731 · S 23 1219 | 1219 | 20:24 Zurich Altstetten | 2h06 | 22:30 Appenzell station | 2 changes | |
IC 1 731 | 731 · S 23 1219 | 1219 | 20:37 Zurich HB | 1h53 | 22:30 Appenzell station | 1 change | |
IC 1 731 | 731 · S 23 1219 | 1219 | 20:44 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h46 | 22:30 Appenzell station | 1 change | |
S 11 19181 | 19181 · IR 13 3285 | 3285 · S 21 2219 | 2219 · EV EV21 263419 | 263419 | 20:54 Zurich Altstetten | 2h09 | 23:03 Appenzell | 3 changes | |
S 12 19293 | 19293 · IR 13 3293 | 3293 · S 23 1059 | 1059 | 0:09 Zurich Altstetten | 6h21 | 6:30 Appenzell station | 2 changes | |
S 12 19293 | 19293 · IR 13 3293 | 3293 · S 21 2049 | 2049 · EV EV21 263341 | 263341 | 0:09 Zurich Altstetten | 5h49 | 5:58 Appenzell | 3 changes | |
S 5 18593 | 18593 · S 4 11419 | 11419 · S 23 1063 | 1063 | 0:16 Zurich Altstetten | 6h44 | 7:00 Appenzell station | 2 changes | |
S 5 18593 | 18593 · S 7 18792 | 18792 · IR 13 3293 | 3293 · S 23 1059 | 1059 | 0:16 Zurich Altstetten | 6h14 | 6:30 Appenzell station | 3 changes | |
S 5 18593 | 18593 · S 7 18792 | 18792 · IR 13 3293 | 3293 · S 21 2049 | 2049 | 0:16 Zurich Altstetten | 5h42 | 5:58 Appenzell | 4 changes | |
IR 13 3293 | 3293 · S 23 1059 | 1059 | 0:23 Zurich HB | 6h07 | 6:30 Appenzell station | 1 change | |
IR 13 3293 | 3293 · S 21 2049 | 2049 · EV EV21 263341 | 263341 | 0:23 Zurich HB | 5h35 | 5:58 Appenzell | 2 changes | |
S 8 18892 | 18892 · IR 13 3293 | 3293 · S 23 1059 | 1059 | 0:25 Zurich HB | 6h05 | 6:30 Appenzell station | 2 changes | |
S 8 18892 | 18892 · IR 13 3293 | 3293 · S 21 2049 | 2049 · EV EV21 263341 | 263341 | 0:25 Zurich HB | 5h33 | 5:58 Appenzell | 3 changes | |
IR 13 3293 | 3293 · S 23 1059 | 1059 | 0:31 Zürich Oerlikon | 5h59 | 6:30 Appenzell station | 1 change | |
IR 13 3293 | 3293 · S 21 2049 | 2049 · EV EV21 263341 | 263341 | 0:31 Zürich Oerlikon | 5h27 | 5:58 Appenzell | 2 changes | |
IR 2155 | 2155 · EC 95 | 95 · S 22 4061 | 4061 · B 191 19106 | 19106 | 5:23 Zurich Altstetten | 1h51 | 7:14 Appenzell | 3 changes | |
IR 2155 | 2155 · IC 1 701 | 701 · S 23 1069 | 1069 | 5:23 Zurich Altstetten | 2h07 | 7:30 Appenzell station | 2 changes | |
S 8 18816 | 18816 · EC 95 | 95 · S 22 4061 | 4061 · B 191 19106 | 19106 | 5:30 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h44 | 7:14 Appenzell | 3 changes | |
EC 95 | 95 · S 22 4061 | 4061 · B 191 19106 | 19106 | 5:35 Zurich HB | 1h39 | 7:14 Appenzell | 2 changes | |
IC 1 701 | 701 · S 23 1069 | 1069 | 5:37 Zurich HB | 1h53 | 7:30 Appenzell station | 1 change | |
IC 1 701 | 701 · S 23 1069 | 1069 | 5:44 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h46 | 7:30 Appenzell station | 1 change | |
S 11 19121 | 19121 · IR 13 3255 | 3255 · S 23 1073 | 1073 | 5:54 Zurich Altstetten | 2h06 | 8:00 Appenzell station | 2 changes | |
IR 13 3255 | 3255 · S 23 1073 | 1073 | 6:08 Zurich HB | 1h52 | 8:00 Appenzell station | 1 change | |
IR 13 3255 | 3255 · S 23 1073 | 1073 | 6:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h45 | 8:00 Appenzell station | 1 change | |
S 11 19123 | 19123 · IC 1 703 | 703 · S 23 1079 | 1079 | 6:24 Zurich Altstetten | 2h06 | 8:30 Appenzell station | 2 changes | |
IC 1 703 | 703 · S 23 1079 | 1079 | 6:37 Zurich HB | 1h53 | 8:30 Appenzell station | 1 change | |
IC 1 703 | 703 · S 23 1079 | 1079 | 6:44 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h46 | 8:30 Appenzell station | 1 change | |
S 11 19125 | 19125 · IR 13 3257 | 3257 · S 23 1083 | 1083 | 6:54 Zurich Altstetten | 2h06 | 9:00 Appenzell station | 2 changes | |
IR 13 3257 | 3257 · S 23 1083 | 1083 | 7:08 Zurich HB | 1h52 | 9:00 Appenzell station | 1 change | |
IR 13 3257 | 3257 · S 23 1083 | 1083 | 7:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h45 | 9:00 Appenzell station | 1 change | |
S 11 19127 | 19127 · IC 1 705 | 705 · S 23 1089 | 1089 | 7:24 Zurich Altstetten | 2h06 | 9:30 Appenzell station | 2 changes | |
IC 1 705 | 705 · S 23 1089 | 1089 | 7:37 Zurich HB | 1h53 | 9:30 Appenzell station | 1 change | |
IC 1 705 | 705 · S 23 1089 | 1089 | 7:44 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h46 | 9:30 Appenzell station | 1 change | |
S 11 19129 | 19129 · IR 13 3259 | 3259 · S 23 1093 | 1093 | 7:54 Zurich Altstetten | 2h06 | 10:00 Appenzell station | 2 changes | |
IR 13 3259 | 3259 · S 23 1093 | 1093 | 8:08 Zurich HB | 1h52 | 10:00 Appenzell station | 1 change | |
IR 13 3259 | 3259 · S 23 1093 | 1093 | 8:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h45 | 10:00 Appenzell station | 1 change | |
S 11 19131 | 19131 · IC 1 707 | 707 · S 23 1099 | 1099 | 8:24 Zurich Altstetten | 2h06 | 10:30 Appenzell station | 2 changes | |
IC 1 707 | 707 · S 23 1099 | 1099 | 8:37 Zurich HB | 1h53 | 10:30 Appenzell station | 1 change | |
IC 1 707 | 707 · S 23 1099 | 1099 | 8:44 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h46 | 10:30 Appenzell station | 1 change | |
S 11 19133 | 19133 · IR 13 3261 | 3261 · S 23 1103 | 1103 | 8:54 Zurich Altstetten | 2h06 | 11:00 Appenzell station | 2 changes | |
IR 13 3261 | 3261 · S 23 1103 | 1103 | 9:08 Zurich HB | 1h52 | 11:00 Appenzell station | 1 change | |
IR 13 3261 | 3261 · S 23 1103 | 1103 | 9:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h45 | 11:00 Appenzell station | 1 change | |
S 11 19135 | 19135 · IC 1 709 | 709 · S 23 1109 | 1109 | 9:24 Zurich Altstetten | 2h06 | 11:30 Appenzell station | 2 changes | |
IC 1 709 | 709 · S 23 1109 | 1109 | 9:37 Zurich HB | 1h53 | 11:30 Appenzell station | 1 change | |
IC 1 709 | 709 · S 23 1109 | 1109 | 9:44 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h46 | 11:30 Appenzell station | 1 change | |
S 11 19137 | 19137 · IR 13 3263 | 3263 · S 23 1113 | 1113 | 9:54 Zurich Altstetten | 2h06 | 12:00 Appenzell station | 2 changes | |
IR 13 3263 | 3263 · S 23 1113 | 1113 | 10:08 Zurich HB | 1h52 | 12:00 Appenzell station | 1 change | |
IR 13 3263 | 3263 · S 23 1113 | 1113 | 10:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h45 | 12:00 Appenzell station | 1 change | |
S 11 19139 | 19139 · IC 1 711 | 711 · S 23 1119 | 1119 | 10:24 Zurich Altstetten | 2h06 | 12:30 Appenzell station | 2 changes | |
IR 13 3267 | 3267 · S 23 1133 | 1133 | 12:08 Zurich HB | 1h52 | 14:00 Appenzell station | 1 change | |
IR 13 3267 | 3267 · S 23 1133 | 1133 | 12:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h45 | 14:00 Appenzell station | 1 change | |
S 11 19147 | 19147 · IC 1 715 | 715 · S 23 1139 | 1139 | 12:24 Zurich Altstetten | 2h06 | 14:30 Appenzell station | 2 changes | |
IC 1 715 | 715 · S 23 1139 | 1139 | 12:37 Zurich HB | 1h53 | 14:30 Appenzell station | 1 change | |
IC 1 715 | 715 · S 23 1139 | 1139 | 12:44 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h46 | 14:30 Appenzell station | 1 change | |
S 11 19149 | 19149 · IR 13 3269 | 3269 · S 23 1143 | 1143 | 12:54 Zurich Altstetten | 2h06 | 15:00 Appenzell station | 2 changes | |
IR 13 3269 | 3269 · S 23 1143 | 1143 | 13:08 Zurich HB | 1h52 | 15:00 Appenzell station | 1 change | |
IR 13 3269 | 3269 · S 23 1143 | 1143 | 13:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h45 | 15:00 Appenzell station | 1 change | |
S 11 19151 | 19151 · IC 1 717 | 717 · S 23 1149 | 1149 | 13:24 Zurich Altstetten | 2h06 | 15:30 Appenzell station | 2 changes | |
IC 1 717 | 717 · S 23 1149 | 1149 | 13:37 Zurich HB | 1h53 | 15:30 Appenzell station | 1 change | |
IC 1 717 | 717 · S 23 1149 | 1149 | 13:44 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h46 | 15:30 Appenzell station | 1 change | |
S 11 19153 | 19153 · IR 13 3271 | 3271 · S 23 1153 | 1153 | 13:54 Zurich Altstetten | 2h06 | 16:00 Appenzell station | 2 changes | |
IR 13 3271 | 3271 · S 23 1153 | 1153 | 14:08 Zurich HB | 1h52 | 16:00 Appenzell station | 1 change | |
IR 13 3271 | 3271 · S 23 1153 | 1153 | 14:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h45 | 16:00 Appenzell station | 1 change | |
S 11 19155 | 19155 · IC 1 719 | 719 · S 23 1159 | 1159 | 14:24 Zurich Altstetten | 2h06 | 16:30 Appenzell station | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Zurich to Appenzell run on average 20 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:19, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 65 km distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 65 km |
Average train duration 1h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 20 |
Fastest train 1h 45m |
First train 0:19 |
Last train 23:44 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 3 days |
Discover the best of Appenzell — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Appenzell trip today.
Museum on Appenzell folk culture, history and traditions, with exhibitions on local customs, art and rural life in the region.
Interactive exhibition beside the brewery explaining Appenzeller beer production and local brewing history; visits are typically guided.
Visitor centre presenting the story of Appenzeller cheese and its production, with displays that introduce the region’s dairy tradition.
Colourful main street lined with painted façades, shops and houses; ideal for a slow walk through Appenzell’s traditional centre.
Historic square framed by ornate buildings and civic landmarks, often used for events and an essential stop in the old town.
Popular mountain walking area reached from Wasserauen, known for dramatic cliffs, alpine paths and classic views in the Alpstein.
Pressed semi-hard cheese from raw cow’s milk, made in Appenzellerland with a secret herbal brine. A defining regional product with a spicy, aromatic flavour.
Traditional layered pastry from eastern Switzerland, filled with almond paste or fruit. Closely associated with Appenzell and nearby St Gallen bakeries.
Small hand-filled pasta from Appenzell, usually stuffed with minced meat and served in broth or with butter. A hearty festive dish of the region.
Historic restaurant known for regional Swiss cooking, cosy wood-panelled rooms and a classic Appenzell atmosphere.
Traditional brewery inn serving hearty Appenzell specialities and local beer in a lively, rustic setting near the centre.
Casual local favourite for Swiss dishes, seasonal plates and a friendly atmosphere, convenient for a relaxed meal in town.
Appenzell is costly by European standards. Hotels, restaurant meals and regional transport are usually pricier than in nearby Germany or Austria.
Service is usually included. Round up in restaurants, cafés and taxis, or leave about CHF 1-5 for good service; large tips are not expected.
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, with some services arriving at Appenzell, Bahnhof. 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.
Appenzell, Bahnhof has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Appenzell, Bahnhof.
Sammelplatz is 2 km from Appenzell city centre. Public transport options include:
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