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The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Appenzell

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 19 Sept

Cheapest price on 19 Sept

£27

Average ticket price on 19 Sept

£35

Fastest journey on 19 Sept

1 h 52 m

Average journey duration on 19 Sept

1 h 55 m

Trains on 19 Sept

126

Distance

65 km

Cheap tickets

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 travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Zurich to Appenzell will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.

Fast trains

To travel from Zurich to Appenzell you need to make at least one change.

IR 36 2055 | 2055 · IC 5 505 | 505 · S 21 2069 | 2069
5:581h59
Zürich Oerlikon
7:57Appenzell station
£271One-way
2 changes
IR 36 2073 | 2073 · IC 5 523 | 523 · S 21 2159 | 2159
14:582h05
Zürich Oerlikon
17:03Appenzell station
£271One-way
2 changes
IR 36 2065 | 2065 · IC 5 515 | 515 · S 21 2119 | 2119
10:582h05
Zürich Oerlikon
13:03Appenzell station
£271One-way
2 changes
IR 36 2067 | 2067 · IC 5 517 | 517 · S 21 2129 | 2129
11:582h05
Zürich Oerlikon
14:03Appenzell station
£271One-way
2 changes
IR 36 2071 | 2071 · IC 5 521 | 521 · S 21 2149 | 2149
13:582h05
Zürich Oerlikon
16:03Appenzell station
£271One-way
2 changes

Travel Information

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 £31 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 £31, while a train costs an average of £31.

Distance: 65 km

Compare train with

Most popular Train	Driving
£31 Average Price Cheapest	£55 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
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Appenzell is a train with an average price of £31.

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Appenzell is by train with an average journey time of 1h 42m.

Yes, you can take a train between Zurich and Appenzell.

Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £31 compared to roughly £55 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £23. 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.

Live departures

Zurich to Appenzell train times

The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Appenzell trains for tomorrow, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
S 5 18597 \| 18597 · SN 6 13763 \| 13763 · SN 21 13613 \| 13613 · BN B21 92027 \| 92027	0:59 Zurich Altstetten	2h37	3:36 Appenzell	3 changes
SN 6 13763 \| 13763 · SN 21 13613 \| 13613 · BN B21 92027 \| 92027	1:26 Zürich Oerlikon	2h10	3:36 Appenzell	2 changes
SN 6 13763 \| 13763 · SN 21 13613 \| 13613 · BN B21 92027 \| 92027	1:35 Zurich HB	2h01	3:36 Appenzell	2 changes
SN 1 13713 \| 13713 · SN 21 13615 \| 13615 · S 21 2049 \| 2049	1:56 Zurich Altstetten	4h01	5:57 Appenzell station	2 changes
SN 5 13753 \| 13753 · SN 6 13765 \| 13765 · SN 21 13615 \| 13615 · S 21 2049 \| 2049	2:11 Zurich Altstetten	3h46	5:57 Appenzell station	3 changes
SN 6 13765 \| 13765 · SN 21 13615 \| 13615 · S 21 2049 \| 2049	2:26 Zürich Oerlikon	3h31	5:57 Appenzell station	2 changes
SN 6 13765 \| 13765 · SN 21 13615 \| 13615 · S 21 2049 \| 2049	2:35 Zurich HB	3h22	5:57 Appenzell station	2 changes
SN 1 13715 \| 13715 · SN 21 13617 \| 13617 · IR 13 3251 \| 3251 · S 21 2055 \| 2055	2:56 Zurich Altstetten	3h31	6:27 Appenzell station	3 changes
SN 6 13767 \| 13767 · SN 21 13617 \| 13617 · IR 13 3251 \| 3251 · S 21 2055 \| 2055	3:26 Zürich Oerlikon	3h01	6:27 Appenzell station	3 changes
SN 11 13707 \| 13707 · SN 6 13767 \| 13767 · SN 21 13617 \| 13617 · IR 13 3251 \| 3251	3:26 Zurich Altstetten	3h01	6:27 Appenzell station	4 changes
SN 6 13767 \| 13767 · SN 21 13617 \| 13617 · IR 13 3251 \| 3251 · S 21 2055 \| 2055	3:35 Zurich HB	2h52	6:27 Appenzell station	3 changes
IR N1 749 \| 749 · S 35 8115 \| 8115 · IR 13 3253 \| 3253 · S 23 1063 \| 1063	4:11 Zürich Oerlikon	2h49	7:00 Appenzell station	3 changes
SN 5 13757 \| 13757 · S 4 11419 \| 11419 · S 23 1063 \| 1063	4:11 Zurich Altstetten	2h49	7:00 Appenzell station	2 changes
SN 5 13757 \| 13757 · S 4 11419 \| 11419 · S 23 1063 \| 1063	4:18 Zurich HB	2h42	7:00 Appenzell station	2 changes
S 18017 \| 18017 · EC 95 \| 95 · S 21 2065 \| 2065	5:10 Zürich Oerlikon	2h17	7:27 Appenzell station	2 changes
S 9 18916 \| 18916 · S 41 19819 \| 19819 · EC 95 \| 95 · S 21 2065 \| 2065	5:15 Zürich Oerlikon	2h12	7:27 Appenzell station	3 changes
S 14 19417 \| 19417 · S 5 18517 \| 18517+IR VAE 2009 \| 2009+S 23 1069 \| 1069	5:18 Zürich Oerlikon	2h12	7:30 Appenzell station	3 changes
IR 2155 \| 2155 · EC 95 \| 95 · S 21 2065 \| 2065	5:23 Zurich Altstetten	2h04	7:27 Appenzell station	2 changes
EC 95 \| 95 · S 21 2065 \| 2065	5:35 Zurich HB	1h52	7:27 Appenzell station	1 change
S 5 18519 \| 18519 · IC 5 505 \| 505 · S 21 2069 \| 2069	5:46 Zurich Altstetten	2h11	7:57 Appenzell station	2 changes
IR 36 2055 \| 2055 · IC 5 505 \| 505 · S 21 2069 \| 2069	5:58 Zürich Oerlikon	1h59	7:57 Appenzell station	2 changes
S 8 18818 \| 18818 · S 7 18718 \| 18718 · IC 5 505 \| 505 · S 21 2069 \| 2069	6:00 Zürich Oerlikon	1h57	7:57 Appenzell station	3 changes
IC 5 505 \| 505 · S 21 2069 \| 2069	6:02 Zurich HB	1h55	7:57 Appenzell station	1 change
IC 8 803 \| 803 · IR 13 3255 \| 3255 · S 23 1073 \| 1073	6:04 Zurich HB	1h56	8:00 Appenzell station	2 changes
S 5 18521 \| 18521 · EC 13473 \| 13473 · S 21 2075 \| 2075	6:16 Zurich Altstetten	2h11	8:27 Appenzell station	2 changes
S 7 18720 \| 18720 · EC 13473 \| 13473 · S 21 2075 \| 2075	6:27 Zürich Oerlikon	2h00	8:27 Appenzell station	2 changes
S 8 18820 \| 18820 · S 7 18720 \| 18720 · EC 13473 \| 13473 · S 21 2075 \| 2075	6:30 Zürich Oerlikon	1h57	8:27 Appenzell station	3 changes
EC 13473 \| 13473 · S 21 2075 \| 2075	6:32 Zurich HB	1h55	8:27 Appenzell station	1 change
IR 75 2107 \| 2107 · IC 1 30703 \| 30703 · S 23 1079 \| 1079	6:34 Zurich HB	1h56	8:30 Appenzell station	2 changes
S 5 18523 \| 18523 · IC 5 507 \| 507 · S 21 2079 \| 2079	6:46 Zurich Altstetten	2h11	8:57 Appenzell station	2 changes
IR 36 2057 \| 2057 · IC 5 507 \| 507 · S 21 2079 \| 2079	6:58 Zürich Oerlikon	1h59	8:57 Appenzell station	2 changes
S 8 18822 \| 18822 · S 7 18722 \| 18722 · IC 5 507 \| 507 · S 21 2079 \| 2079	7:00 Zürich Oerlikon	1h57	8:57 Appenzell station	3 changes
IC 5 507 \| 507 · S 21 2079 \| 2079	7:02 Zurich HB	1h55	8:57 Appenzell station	1 change
IC 8 805 \| 805 · IR 13 3257 \| 3257 · S 23 1083 \| 1083	7:04 Zurich HB	1h56	9:00 Appenzell station	2 changes
S 5 18525 \| 18525 · EC 97 \| 97 · S 21 2085 \| 2085	7:16 Zurich Altstetten	2h12	9:28 Appenzell station	2 changes
S 7 18724 \| 18724 · EC 97 \| 97 · S 21 2085 \| 2085	7:27 Zürich Oerlikon	2h01	9:28 Appenzell station	2 changes
S 8 18824 \| 18824 · S 7 18724 \| 18724 · EC 97 \| 97 · S 21 2085 \| 2085	7:30 Zürich Oerlikon	1h58	9:28 Appenzell station	3 changes
EC 97 \| 97 · S 21 2085 \| 2085	7:32 Zurich HB	1h56	9:28 Appenzell station	1 change
IR 75 2109 \| 2109 · IC 1 30705 \| 30705 · S 23 1089 \| 1089	7:34 Zurich HB	1h56	9:30 Appenzell station	2 changes
S 5 18527 \| 18527 · IC 5 509 \| 509 · S 21 2089 \| 2089	7:46 Zurich Altstetten	2h12	9:58 Appenzell station	2 changes
S 8 18826 \| 18826 · S 7 18726 \| 18726 · IC 5 509 \| 509 · S 21 2089 \| 2089	8:00 Zürich Oerlikon	1h58	9:58 Appenzell station	3 changes
IC 5 509 \| 509 · S 21 2089 \| 2089	8:02 Zurich HB	1h56	9:58 Appenzell station	1 change
IC 8 807 \| 807 · IR 13 3259 \| 3259 · S 23 1093 \| 1093	8:04 Zurich HB	1h56	10:00 Appenzell station	2 changes
S 5 18529 \| 18529 · RJX 13477 \| 13477 · S 21 2095 \| 2095	8:16 Zurich Altstetten	2h12	10:28 Appenzell station	2 changes
S 7 18728 \| 18728 · RJX 13477 \| 13477 · S 21 2095 \| 2095	8:27 Zürich Oerlikon	2h01	10:28 Appenzell station	2 changes
S 8 18828 \| 18828 · S 7 18728 \| 18728 · RJX 13477 \| 13477 · S 21 2095 \| 2095	8:30 Zürich Oerlikon	1h58	10:28 Appenzell station	3 changes
RJX 13477 \| 13477 · S 21 2095 \| 2095	8:32 Zurich HB	1h56	10:28 Appenzell station	1 change
S 5 18531 \| 18531 · IC 5 511 \| 511 · S 21 2099 \| 2099	8:46 Zurich Altstetten	2h12	10:58 Appenzell station	2 changes
IR 36 2061 \| 2061 · IC 5 511 \| 511 · S 21 2099 \| 2099	8:58 Zürich Oerlikon	2h00	10:58 Appenzell station	2 changes
S 8 18830 \| 18830 · S 7 18730 \| 18730 · IC 5 511 \| 511 · S 21 2099 \| 2099	9:00 Zürich Oerlikon	1h58	10:58 Appenzell station	3 changes
IC 5 511 \| 511 · S 21 2099 \| 2099	9:02 Zurich HB	1h56	10:58 Appenzell station	1 change
IC 81 809 \| 809 · IR 13 3261 \| 3261 · S 23 1103 \| 1103	9:04 Zurich HB	1h56	11:00 Appenzell station	2 changes
S 5 18533 \| 18533 · EC 99 \| 99 · S 21 2105 \| 2105	9:16 Zurich Altstetten	2h12	11:28 Appenzell station	2 changes
S 7 18732 \| 18732 · EC 99 \| 99 · S 21 2105 \| 2105	9:27 Zürich Oerlikon	2h01	11:28 Appenzell station	2 changes
S 8 18832 \| 18832 · S 7 18732 \| 18732 · EC 99 \| 99 · S 21 2105 \| 2105	9:30 Zürich Oerlikon	1h58	11:28 Appenzell station	3 changes
EC 99 \| 99 · S 21 2105 \| 2105	9:32 Zurich HB	1h56	11:28 Appenzell station	1 change
IR 75 2113 \| 2113 · IC 1 30709 \| 30709 · S 23 1109 \| 1109	9:34 Zurich HB	1h56	11:30 Appenzell station	2 changes
S 5 18535 \| 18535 · IC 5 513 \| 513 · S 21 2109 \| 2109	9:46 Zurich Altstetten	2h12	11:58 Appenzell station	2 changes
IR 36 2063 \| 2063 · IC 5 513 \| 513 · S 21 2109 \| 2109	9:58 Zürich Oerlikon	2h00	11:58 Appenzell station	2 changes
S 8 18834 \| 18834 · S 7 18734 \| 18734 · IC 5 513 \| 513 · S 21 2109 \| 2109	10:00 Zürich Oerlikon	1h58	11:58 Appenzell station	3 changes
IC 5 513 \| 513 · S 21 2109 \| 2109	10:02 Zurich HB	1h56	11:58 Appenzell station	1 change
IC 81 811 \| 811 · IR 13 3263 \| 3263 · S 23 1113 \| 1113	10:04 Zurich HB	1h56	12:00 Appenzell station	2 changes
S 5 18537 \| 18537 · S 23 1119 \| 1119+IR VAE 2019 \| 2019	10:16 Zurich Altstetten	2h14	12:30 Appenzell station	2 changes
S 7 18736 \| 18736 · IR 55 711 \| 711 · S 23 1119 \| 1119	10:27 Zürich Oerlikon	2h03	12:30 Appenzell station	2 changes
S 8 18836 \| 18836 · S 7 18736 \| 18736 · IR 55 711 \| 711 · S 23 1119 \| 1119	10:30 Zürich Oerlikon	2h00	12:30 Appenzell station	3 changes
RJX 13479 \| 13479 · RE 1 5222 \| 5222 · S 23 1119 \| 1119	10:32 Zurich HB	1h58	12:30 Appenzell station	2 changes
RJX 13479 \| 13479 · S 21 2115 \| 2115	10:32 Zurich HB	2h01	12:33 Appenzell station	1 change
S 5 18539 \| 18539 · S 4 11443 \| 11443 · S 23 1123 \| 1123	10:46 Zurich Altstetten	2h14	13:00 Appenzell station	2 changes
S 7 18738 \| 18738 · IR 13 3265 \| 3265 · S 23 1123 \| 1123	10:57 Zürich Oerlikon	2h03	13:00 Appenzell station	2 changes
IR 36 2065 \| 2065 · IC 5 515 \| 515 · S 21 2119 \| 2119	10:58 Zürich Oerlikon	2h05	13:03 Appenzell station	2 changes
S 8 18838 \| 18838 · S 7 18738 \| 18738 · IR 13 3265 \| 3265 · S 23 1123 \| 1123	11:00 Zürich Oerlikon	2h00	13:00 Appenzell station	3 changes
IC 5 515 \| 515 · IR 13 3265 \| 3265 · S 23 1123 \| 1123	11:02 Zurich HB	1h58	13:00 Appenzell station	2 changes
IC 5 515 \| 515 · S 21 2119 \| 2119	11:02 Zurich HB	2h01	13:03 Appenzell station	1 change
S 5 18541 \| 18541 · S 23 1129 \| 1129+IR VAE 2021 \| 2021	11:16 Zurich Altstetten	2h14	13:30 Appenzell station	2 changes
S 7 18740 \| 18740 · IC 1 30713 \| 30713 · S 23 1129 \| 1129	11:27 Zürich Oerlikon	2h03	13:30 Appenzell station	2 changes
S 8 18840 \| 18840 · S 7 18740 \| 18740 · IC 1 30713 \| 30713 · S 23 1129 \| 1129	11:30 Zürich Oerlikon	2h00	13:30 Appenzell station	3 changes
EC 191 \| 191 · S 21 2125 \| 2125	11:32 Zurich HB	2h01	13:33 Appenzell station	1 change
IR 75 2117 \| 2117 · IC 1 30713 \| 30713 · S 23 1129 \| 1129	11:34 Zurich HB	1h56	13:30 Appenzell station	2 changes
S 5 18543 \| 18543 · S 4 11447 \| 11447 · S 23 1133 \| 1133	11:46 Zurich Altstetten	2h14	14:00 Appenzell station	2 changes
S 7 18742 \| 18742 · IR 13 3267 \| 3267 · S 23 1133 \| 1133	11:57 Zürich Oerlikon	2h03	14:00 Appenzell station	2 changes
IR 36 2067 \| 2067 · IC 5 517 \| 517 · S 21 2129 \| 2129	11:58 Zürich Oerlikon	2h05	14:03 Appenzell station	2 changes
S 8 18842 \| 18842 · S 7 18742 \| 18742 · IR 13 3267 \| 3267 · S 23 1133 \| 1133	12:00 Zürich Oerlikon	2h00	14:00 Appenzell station	3 changes
IC 5 517 \| 517 · IR 13 3267 \| 3267 · S 23 1133 \| 1133	12:02 Zurich HB	1h58	14:00 Appenzell station	2 changes
IC 5 517 \| 517 · S 21 2129 \| 2129	12:02 Zurich HB	2h01	14:03 Appenzell station	1 change
S 5 18545 \| 18545 · S 23 1139 \| 1139+IR VAE 2023 \| 2023	12:16 Zurich Altstetten	2h14	14:30 Appenzell station	2 changes
S 5 18545 \| 18545+IR VAE 2023 \| 2023+S 23 1139 \| 1139	12:24 Zurich HB	2h06	14:30 Appenzell station	2 changes
S 8 18844 \| 18844 · S 7 18744 \| 18744 · IR 55 715 \| 715 · S 23 1139 \| 1139	12:25 Zurich HB	2h05	14:30 Appenzell station	3 changes
S 7 18744 \| 18744 · IR 55 715 \| 715 · S 23 1139 \| 1139	12:27 Zürich Oerlikon	2h03	14:30 Appenzell station	2 changes
S 8 18844 \| 18844 · S 7 18744 \| 18744 · IR 55 715 \| 715 · S 23 1139 \| 1139	12:30 Zürich Oerlikon	2h00	14:30 Appenzell station	3 changes
S 5 18547 \| 18547 · S 4 11451 \| 11451 · S 23 1143 \| 1143	12:46 Zurich Altstetten	2h14	15:00 Appenzell station	2 changes
S 8 18846 \| 18846 · S 7 18746 \| 18746 · IR 13 3269 \| 3269 · S 23 1143 \| 1143	13:00 Zürich Oerlikon	2h00	15:00 Appenzell station	3 changes
IC 5 519 \| 519 · IR 13 3269 \| 3269 · S 23 1143 \| 1143	13:02 Zurich HB	1h58	15:00 Appenzell station	2 changes
IC 5 519 \| 519 · S 21 2139 \| 2139	13:02 Zurich HB	2h01	15:03 Appenzell station	1 change
S 5 18549 \| 18549 · S 23 1149 \| 1149+IR VAE 2025 \| 2025	13:16 Zurich Altstetten	2h14	15:30 Appenzell station	2 changes
S 7 18748 \| 18748 · IC 1 30717 \| 30717 · S 23 1149 \| 1149	13:27 Zürich Oerlikon	2h03	15:30 Appenzell station	2 changes
S 8 18848 \| 18848 · S 7 18748 \| 18748 · IC 1 30717 \| 30717 · S 23 1149 \| 1149	13:30 Zürich Oerlikon	2h00	15:30 Appenzell station	3 changes
EC 193 \| 193 · S 21 2145 \| 2145	13:32 Zurich HB	2h01	15:33 Appenzell station	1 change
IR 75 2121 \| 2121 · IC 1 30717 \| 30717 · S 23 1149 \| 1149	13:34 Zurich HB	1h56	15:30 Appenzell station	2 changes
S 5 18551 \| 18551 · S 4 11455 \| 11455 · S 23 1153 \| 1153	13:46 Zurich Altstetten	2h14	16:00 Appenzell station	2 changes
S 7 18750 \| 18750 · IR 13 3271 \| 3271 · S 23 1153 \| 1153	13:57 Zürich Oerlikon	2h03	16:00 Appenzell station	2 changes
IR 36 2071 \| 2071 · IC 5 521 \| 521 · S 21 2149 \| 2149	13:58 Zürich Oerlikon	2h05	16:03 Appenzell station	2 changes
S 8 18850 \| 18850 · S 7 18750 \| 18750 · IR 13 3271 \| 3271 · S 23 1153 \| 1153	14:00 Zürich Oerlikon	2h00	16:00 Appenzell station	3 changes
IC 5 521 \| 521 · IR 13 3271 \| 3271 · S 23 1153 \| 1153	14:02 Zurich HB	1h58	16:00 Appenzell station	2 changes
IC 5 521 \| 521 · S 21 2149 \| 2149	14:02 Zurich HB	2h01	16:03 Appenzell station	1 change
S 5 18553 \| 18553 · S 23 1159 \| 1159+IR VAE 2027 \| 2027	14:16 Zurich Altstetten	2h14	16:30 Appenzell station	2 changes
S 7 18752 \| 18752 · IR 55 719 \| 719 · S 23 1159 \| 1159	14:27 Zürich Oerlikon	2h03	16:30 Appenzell station	2 changes
S 8 18852 \| 18852 · S 7 18752 \| 18752 · IR 55 719 \| 719 · S 23 1159 \| 1159	14:30 Zürich Oerlikon	2h00	16:30 Appenzell station	3 changes
RJX 13483 \| 13483 · RE 1 5230 \| 5230 · S 23 1159 \| 1159	14:32 Zurich HB	1h58	16:30 Appenzell station	2 changes
RJX 13483 \| 13483 · S 21 2155 \| 2155	14:32 Zurich HB	2h01	16:33 Appenzell station	1 change
S 5 18555 \| 18555 · S 4 11459 \| 11459 · S 23 1163 \| 1163	14:46 Zurich Altstetten	2h14	17:00 Appenzell station	2 changes
S 7 18754 \| 18754 · IR 13 3273 \| 3273 · S 23 1163 \| 1163	14:57 Zürich Oerlikon	2h03	17:00 Appenzell station	2 changes
IR 36 2073 \| 2073 · IC 5 523 \| 523 · S 21 2159 \| 2159	14:58 Zürich Oerlikon	2h05	17:03 Appenzell station	2 changes
S 8 18854 \| 18854 · S 7 18754 \| 18754 · IR 13 3273 \| 3273 · S 23 1163 \| 1163	15:00 Zürich Oerlikon	2h00	17:00 Appenzell station	3 changes
IC 5 523 \| 523 · IR 13 3273 \| 3273 · S 23 1163 \| 1163	15:02 Zurich HB	1h58	17:00 Appenzell station	2 changes
IC 5 523 \| 523 · S 21 2159 \| 2159	15:02 Zurich HB	2h01	17:03 Appenzell station	1 change
S 5 18557 \| 18557 · S 23 1169 \| 1169+IR VAE 2029 \| 2029	15:16 Zurich Altstetten	2h14	17:30 Appenzell station	2 changes
S 5 18559 \| 18559 · S 4 11463 \| 11463 · S 23 1173 \| 1173	15:46 Zurich Altstetten	2h14	18:00 Appenzell station	2 changes
S 5 18561 \| 18561 · S 23 1179 \| 1179+IR VAE 2031 \| 2031	16:16 Zurich Altstetten	2h14	18:30 Appenzell station	2 changes
S 5 18563 \| 18563 · S 4 11467 \| 11467 · S 23 1183 \| 1183	16:46 Zurich Altstetten	2h14	19:00 Appenzell station	2 changes
S 5 18565 \| 18565 · S 23 1189 \| 1189+IR VAE 2033 \| 2033	17:16 Zurich Altstetten	2h14	19:30 Appenzell station	2 changes
S 5 18567 \| 18567 · S 4 11471 \| 11471 · S 23 1193 \| 1193	17:46 Zurich Altstetten	2h14	20:00 Appenzell station	2 changes
S 5 18569 \| 18569 · S 23 1199 \| 1199+IR VAE 2035 \| 2035	18:16 Zurich Altstetten	2h14	20:30 Appenzell station	2 changes
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Zurich to Appenzell

Switzerland

Trains from Zurich to Appenzell run on average 18 times per day, taking around 1h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 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 27m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

65 km

Average train duration

1h 42m

Cheapest ticket price

£24

Trains per day

Fastest train

1h 27m

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

Fri

Best time to book

1 day

Price information

Train companies: SBB from Zurich to Appenzell trainsSBB trains will get you between Zurich and Appenzell from £24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

SBB

About

SBB is Switzerland’s national railway company, operating a wide range of train services including InterCity, InterRegio, RegioExpress, Regio, S-Bahn, and international InterCityExpress connections. InterCity trains reach speeds of up to 200 km/h for fast travel between major cities, while Regio trains provide slower, more frequent local services. Ticket options include Standard and First Class, as well as passes and discounts such as the Swiss Travel Pass, Half-Fare Card, and Super Saver tickets. Onboard amenities may feature Wi-Fi, power outlets, and restaurant cars. Popular routes include Zurich–Geneva, Basel–Bern, and Geneva–Lausanne.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average SBB Duration

1h 27m

Cheapest SBB Price

£24

SBB frequency

15 a day

Luggage included

One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included in ticket price

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions

Refund

Full refund provided for canceled trains

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Restaurant cars on long-distance trains, bistro service available. First class receives at-seat service

Seat reservation

Seat reservations optional in 2nd class for fee, included in 1st class tickets

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance services available with advance notice

Pets

Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require half-price ticket. Guide dogs travel free

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Things to do in Appenzell

Discover the best of Appenzell — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Appenzell trip today.

Must visit

Museum Appenzell

Museum on Appenzell folk culture, history and traditions, with exhibitions on local customs, art and rural life in the region.

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Recommended

Brauquöll Appenzell

Interactive exhibition beside the brewery explaining Appenzeller beer production and local brewing history; visits are typically guided.

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Appenzeller Schaukäserei

Visitor centre presenting the story of Appenzeller cheese and its production, with displays that introduce the region’s dairy tradition.

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Appenzell is costly by European standards. Hotels, restaurant meals and regional transport are usually pricier than in nearby Germany or Austria.

Average meal costs

Budget: CHF 15-25 for a simple meal or takeaway.
Mid-range: CHF 30-50 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining: CHF 70+ per person for fine dining.
Coffee: CHF 4.50-6 for a coffee or cappuccino.

Tipping culture

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.

FAQs: Zurich to Appenzell train

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.

The cost of a train ticket from Zurich to Appenzell can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £24, while the average price tends to be around £31.

The train journey from Zurich to Appenzell covers a distance of 65 km and takes approximately 1h 27m. Trains run 18 per day.

The train distance from Zurich to Appenzell is 65 km.

The first train from Zurich to Appenzell leaves at 0:19.

The last train from Zurich to Appenzell departs at 23:44.

Trains from Zurich to Appenzell run approximately 18 times per day.

Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Zurich to Appenzell.

Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Zurich to Appenzell.

To travel from Zurich to Appenzell, you can take a train.

There is no night train service from Zurich to Appenzell.

The train station in Zurich that goes to Appenzell is Zurich HB, and it arrives at Appenzell station.

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Appenzell is by train, costing approximately £24.

Booking trains from Zurich to Appenzell in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.

Yes, the train journey from Zurich to Appenzell is considered scenic, featuring picturesque landscapes, rolling hills, charming Swiss villages, and views of the Alpstein mountain range.

Yes, a day trip from Zurich to Appenzell is feasible. With a travel duration of 1h 27m and a distance of 65 km, you can enjoy frequent train services with 18 trips available per day.

To fully experience Appenzell, 2 to 3 days are recommended, allowing time to explore its charming town, scenic hiking trails, and cultural attractions.

Yes, you can take the train from Zurich to Appenzell.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Zurich and Appenzell

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.

Departure train stations in Zurich

Arrival train stations in Appenzell

Which Zurich station do trains to Appenzell leave from?

Trains from Zurich to Appenzell leave from Zürich HB. The station is 2 km from Zurich city centre at Bahnhofplatz, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland.

Zürich HBBahnhofplatz, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland+41 51 220 11 11 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Zürich HB from Zurich city centre

Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainS, 9 · 3m · £3 · every ~3 min

S11, Sn11, S12, S15, S16, Sn1, Sn, S20, S23, S3, S5, Sn5, S6, Sn6, S7, Sn7, S9, Sn9, S · 3m · £0.90 · every ~43 min

Bus31, 33 · 5m · £2 · every ~16 min

N4, N5, N91 · 5m · £2

Tram11, 15, 4 · 8m · £2 · every ~19 min

Zürich HB train station facilities and services

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 and drink

Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.

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Zürich OerlikonOerlikon, Zurich, Switzerland+41 900 300 300 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Zürich Oerlikon from Zurich city centre

Zürich Oerlikon is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainS8, S2, S24, Ir36, S14, Re48, S19, S, Ir13, Ic1, S21, S15, S9, Sn8, Ir, N1 · 4m · £2 · every ~31 min

9, S · 12m · £4 · every ~3 min

BusE · 13m · £3

N10 · 14m · £3

Tram10, 11, 17, 50, 51, 8 · 12m · £3 · every ~19 min

Zürich Oerlikon train station facilities and services

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 and drink

Food options include: Negishi Sushi Bar, Le Muh

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Oerlikon: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Courtyard Zurich North, Swissotel Zurich, Hotel Sternen Oerlikon.

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Zürich AltstettenZürich Altstetten railway station, Altstetten, Zurich, Switzerland Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Zürich Altstetten from Zurich city centre

Zürich Altstetten is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainS5, S11, S12, Sn1, Sn5, Sn11, Sn · 12m · £3 · every ~14 min

Bus31 · 14m · £3 · every ~16 min

N17, N1 · 18m · £3

31 · 22m · £3 · every ~16 min

Tram51 · 14m · £3 · every ~16 min

Zürich Altstetten train station facilities and services

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 and drink

Food options include: Restaurant Markthalle, Restaurant LaSalle

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Zürich Altstetten. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Zürich Altstetten. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Zürich Altstetten: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Zürich Altstetten: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Altstetten: Elevators.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Placid Hotel Zurich, Best Western Hotel Spirgarten, H+ Hotel Zürich.

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Things to do in Appenzell

Museum Appenzell

Brauquöll Appenzell

Appenzeller Schaukäserei

Pfarrkirche St. Mauritius

Landsgemeindeplatz

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