The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Appenzell
Cheapest price
€34
Average price
€40
Fastest journey
1 h 45 m
Average duration
1 h 50 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
65 km
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 €40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €34.
It's difficult to get from Zurich to Appenzell without transferring at least once.
IC 1 707 | 707 · S 23 1099 | 1099
IC 1 707 | 707 · S 23 1099 | 1099
IR 13 3259 | 3259 · S 23 1093 | 1093
IR 13 3259 | 3259 · S 23 1093 | 1093
IC 5 1511 | 1511 · S 21 2095 | 2095
IR 13 3259 | 3259 · S 23 1093 | 1093
IC 1 707 | 707 · S 23 1099 | 1099
IR 13 3259 | 3259 · S 23 1093 | 1093
IC 1 707 | 707 · S 23 1099 | 1099
IC 5 1511 | 1511 · S 21 2095 | 2095Live departures
Zurich to Appenzell train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Appenzell trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, February 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S 8 18826 | 18826 · IC 5 509 | 509 · S 21 2089 | 2089 | 7:00 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h58 | 8:58 AM Appenzell station | 2 transfers | |
IC 5 509 | 509 · S 21 2089 | 2089 | 7:02 AM Zurich HB | 1h56 | 8:58 AM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3259 | 3259 · S 23 1093 | 1093 | 7:08 AM Zurich HB | 1h52 | 9:00 AM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3259 | 3259 · S 23 1093 | 1093 | 7:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h45 | 9:00 AM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19131 | 19131 · IC 5 1511 | 1511 · S 21 2095 | 2095 | 7:24 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h04 | 9:28 AM Appenzell station | 2 transfers | |
S 8 18828 | 18828 · IC 5 1511 | 1511 · S 21 2095 | 2095 | 7:30 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h58 | 9:28 AM Appenzell station | 2 transfers | |
IC 5 1511 | 1511 · S 21 2095 | 2095 | 7:32 AM Zurich HB | 1h56 | 9:28 AM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 707 | 707 · S 23 1099 | 1099 | 7:37 AM Zurich HB | 1h53 | 9:30 AM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 707 | 707 · S 23 1099 | 1099 | 7:44 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h46 | 9:30 AM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19133 | 19133 · IC 5 511 | 511 · S 21 2099 | 2099 | 7:54 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h04 | 9:58 AM Appenzell station | 2 transfers | |
S 8 18830 | 18830 · IC 5 511 | 511 · S 21 2099 | 2099 | 8:00 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h58 | 9:58 AM Appenzell station | 2 transfers | |
IC 5 511 | 511 · S 21 2099 | 2099 | 8:02 AM Zurich HB | 1h56 | 9:58 AM Appenzell station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19135 | 19135 · EC 99 | 99 · S 21 2105 | 2105 | 8:24 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h04 | 10:28 AM Appenzell station | 2 transfers | |
S 11 19137 | 19137 · IC 5 513 | 513 · S 21 2109 | 2109 | 8:54 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h04 | 10:58 AM Appenzell station | 2 transfers | |
S 11 19139 | 19139 · IC 1 711 | 711 · S 23 1119 | 1119 | 9:24 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h06 | 11:30 AM Appenzell station | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich to Appenzell
Trains from Zurich to Appenzell run on average 20 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €26 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 €26 |
Trains per day 20 |
Fastest train 1h 45m |
First train 00:19 |
Last train 23:44 |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Zurich to Appenzell trainsSBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Zurich and Appenzell from €26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Zurich to Appenzell
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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Zurich to Appenzell
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
- Restaurant Au Premier
- Brasserie Federal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Central Plaza Hotel
- Cost CHF 12
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,300 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
- Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Andreasstrasse and Franklinstrasse.
- Negishi Sushi Bar
- Le Muh
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Courtyard Zurich North
- Swissotel Zurich
- Hotel Sternen Oerlikon
- Located in the main hall
- 72 places, 60 places
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-8 for regional and long-distance trains
- Tram: Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S6, S7, S8, S9, S14, S16, S19, S24
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from the main road.
- Restaurant Markthalle
- Restaurant LaSalle
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators.
- CHF 1
- Placid Hotel Zurich
- Best Western Hotel Spirgarten
- H+ Hotel Zürich
- Located in the main hall
- 240 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for S-Bahn and regional trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- S-Bahn: Lines S3, S9, S12, S15
- Tram: Line 4
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with limited spaces.
- Restaurant Rank
- Gasthaus Hof
- Little Italy
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Appenzell
- Romantik Hotel Säntis
- Hotel Hecht Appenzell
- Located in the main hall
- 100 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for trains to Gossau and Wasserauen
- Bus: Several local lines available
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