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The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Appenzell

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 19

Cheapest price on Sep 19

€30

Average ticket price on Sep 19

€39

Fastest journey on Sep 19

1 h 52 m

Average journey duration on Sep 19

1 h 55 m

Trains on Sep 19

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 traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Zurich to Appenzell will cost around €39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €30.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Zurich to Appenzell without transferring at least once.

IR 36 2055 | 2055 · IC 5 505 | 505 · S 21 2069 | 2069
5:58 AM1h59
Zürich Oerlikon
7:57 AMAppenzell station
€301One-way
2 transfers
IR 36 2073 | 2073 · IC 5 523 | 523 · S 21 2159 | 2159
2:58 PM2h05
Zürich Oerlikon
5:03 PMAppenzell station
€301One-way
2 transfers
IR 36 2065 | 2065 · IC 5 515 | 515 · S 21 2119 | 2119
10:58 AM2h05
Zürich Oerlikon
1:03 PMAppenzell station
€301One-way
2 transfers
IR 36 2067 | 2067 · IC 5 517 | 517 · S 21 2129 | 2129
11:58 AM2h05
Zürich Oerlikon
2:03 PMAppenzell station
€301One-way
2 transfers
IR 36 2071 | 2071 · IC 5 521 | 521 · S 21 2149 | 2149
1:58 PM2h05
Zürich Oerlikon
4:03 PMAppenzell station
€301One-way
2 transfers

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 11m. 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

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Most popular Train	Driving
€31 Average price Cheapest	€61 Average price (fuel + tolls)
2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m 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.

The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Appenzell is a train with an average price of €35.

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Appenzell is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 6m.

Other travel options to Appenzell take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 42m.

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

Live departures

Zurich to Appenzell train times

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

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Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
S 11 19197 \| 19197 · SN 21 13613 \| 13613 · BN B21 92027 \| 92027	12:56 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h40	3:36 AM Appenzell	2 transfers
S 5 18597 \| 18597 · SN 6 13763 \| 13763 · SN 21 13613 \| 13613 · BN B21 92027 \| 92027	12:59 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h37	3:36 AM Appenzell	3 transfers
SN 6 13763 \| 13763 · SN 21 13613 \| 13613 · BN B21 92027 \| 92027	1:26 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h10	3:36 AM Appenzell	2 transfers
SN 6 13763 \| 13763 · SN 21 13613 \| 13613 · BN B21 92027 \| 92027	1:35 AM Zurich HB	2h01	3:36 AM Appenzell	2 transfers
SN 1 13713 \| 13713 · SN 21 13615 \| 13615 · S 21 2049 \| 2049	1:56 AM Zurich Altstetten	4h01	5:57 AM Appenzell station	2 transfers
SN 5 13753 \| 13753 · SN 6 13765 \| 13765 · SN 21 13615 \| 13615 · S 21 2049 \| 2049	2:11 AM Zurich Altstetten	3h46	5:57 AM Appenzell station	3 transfers
SN 6 13765 \| 13765 · SN 21 13615 \| 13615 · S 21 2049 \| 2049	2:26 AM Zürich Oerlikon	3h31	5:57 AM Appenzell station	2 transfers
SN 6 13765 \| 13765 · SN 21 13615 \| 13615 · S 21 2049 \| 2049	2:35 AM Zurich HB	3h22	5:57 AM Appenzell station	2 transfers
SN 1 13715 \| 13715 · SN 21 13617 \| 13617 · IR 13 3251 \| 3251 · S 21 2055 \| 2055	2:56 AM Zurich Altstetten	3h31	6:27 AM Appenzell station	3 transfers
SN 6 13767 \| 13767 · SN 21 13617 \| 13617 · IR 13 3251 \| 3251 · S 21 2055 \| 2055	3:26 AM Zürich Oerlikon	3h01	6:27 AM Appenzell station	3 transfers
SN 11 13707 \| 13707 · SN 6 13767 \| 13767 · SN 21 13617 \| 13617 · IR 13 3251 \| 3251	3:26 AM Zurich Altstetten	3h01	6:27 AM Appenzell station	4 transfers
SN 6 13767 \| 13767 · SN 21 13617 \| 13617 · IR 13 3251 \| 3251 · S 21 2055 \| 2055	3:35 AM Zurich HB	2h52	6:27 AM Appenzell station	3 transfers
IR N1 749 \| 749 · S 35 8115 \| 8115 · IR 13 3253 \| 3253 · S 23 1063 \| 1063	4:11 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h49	7:00 AM Appenzell station	3 transfers
SN 5 13757 \| 13757 · S 4 11419 \| 11419 · S 23 1063 \| 1063	4:11 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h49	7:00 AM Appenzell station	2 transfers
SN 5 13757 \| 13757 · S 4 11419 \| 11419 · S 23 1063 \| 1063	4:18 AM Zurich HB	2h42	7:00 AM Appenzell station	2 transfers
S 18017 \| 18017 · EC 95 \| 95 · S 21 2065 \| 2065	5:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h17	7:27 AM Appenzell station	2 transfers
S 9 18916 \| 18916 · S 41 19819 \| 19819 · EC 95 \| 95 · S 21 2065 \| 2065	5:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h12	7:27 AM Appenzell station	3 transfers
S 14 19417 \| 19417 · S 5 18517 \| 18517+IR VAE 2009 \| 2009+S 23 1069 \| 1069	5:18 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h12	7:30 AM Appenzell station	3 transfers
IR 2155 \| 2155 · EC 95 \| 95 · S 21 2065 \| 2065	5:23 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h04	7:27 AM Appenzell station	2 transfers
EC 95 \| 95 · S 21 2065 \| 2065	5:35 AM Zurich HB	1h52	7:27 AM Appenzell station	1 transfer
S 5 18519 \| 18519 · IC 5 505 \| 505 · S 21 2069 \| 2069	5:46 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h11	7:57 AM Appenzell station	2 transfers
IR 36 2055 \| 2055 · IC 5 505 \| 505 · S 21 2069 \| 2069	5:58 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h59	7:57 AM Appenzell station	2 transfers
S 8 18818 \| 18818 · S 7 18718 \| 18718 · IC 5 505 \| 505 · S 21 2069 \| 2069	6:00 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h57	7:57 AM Appenzell station	3 transfers
IC 5 505 \| 505 · S 21 2069 \| 2069	6:02 AM Zurich HB	1h55	7:57 AM Appenzell station	1 transfer
IC 8 803 \| 803 · IR 13 3255 \| 3255 · S 23 1073 \| 1073	6:04 AM Zurich HB	1h56	8:00 AM Appenzell station	2 transfers
S 5 18521 \| 18521 · EC 13473 \| 13473 · S 21 2075 \| 2075	6:16 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h11	8:27 AM Appenzell station	2 transfers
S 7 18720 \| 18720 · EC 13473 \| 13473 · S 21 2075 \| 2075	6:27 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h00	8:27 AM Appenzell station	2 transfers
S 8 18820 \| 18820 · S 7 18720 \| 18720 · EC 13473 \| 13473 · S 21 2075 \| 2075	6:30 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h57	8:27 AM Appenzell station	3 transfers
EC 13473 \| 13473 · S 21 2075 \| 2075	6:32 AM Zurich HB	1h55	8:27 AM Appenzell station	1 transfer
IR 75 2107 \| 2107 · IC 1 30703 \| 30703 · S 23 1079 \| 1079	6:34 AM Zurich HB	1h56	8:30 AM Appenzell station	2 transfers
S 5 18523 \| 18523 · IC 5 507 \| 507 · S 21 2079 \| 2079	6:46 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h11	8:57 AM Appenzell station	2 transfers
IR 36 2057 \| 2057 · IC 5 507 \| 507 · S 21 2079 \| 2079	6:58 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h59	8:57 AM Appenzell station	2 transfers
S 8 18822 \| 18822 · S 7 18722 \| 18722 · IC 5 507 \| 507 · S 21 2079 \| 2079	7:00 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h57	8:57 AM Appenzell station	3 transfers
IC 5 507 \| 507 · S 21 2079 \| 2079	7:02 AM Zurich HB	1h55	8:57 AM Appenzell station	1 transfer
IC 8 805 \| 805 · IR 13 3257 \| 3257 · S 23 1083 \| 1083	7:04 AM Zurich HB	1h56	9:00 AM Appenzell station	2 transfers
S 5 18525 \| 18525 · EC 97 \| 97 · S 21 2085 \| 2085	7:16 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h12	9:28 AM Appenzell station	2 transfers
S 7 18724 \| 18724 · EC 97 \| 97 · S 21 2085 \| 2085	7:27 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h01	9:28 AM Appenzell station	2 transfers
S 8 18824 \| 18824 · S 7 18724 \| 18724 · EC 97 \| 97 · S 21 2085 \| 2085	7:30 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h58	9:28 AM Appenzell station	3 transfers
EC 97 \| 97 · S 21 2085 \| 2085	7:32 AM Zurich HB	1h56	9:28 AM Appenzell station	1 transfer
IR 75 2109 \| 2109 · IC 1 30705 \| 30705 · S 23 1089 \| 1089	7:34 AM Zurich HB	1h56	9:30 AM Appenzell station	2 transfers
S 5 18527 \| 18527 · IC 5 509 \| 509 · S 21 2089 \| 2089	7:46 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h12	9:58 AM Appenzell station	2 transfers
S 8 18826 \| 18826 · S 7 18726 \| 18726 · IC 5 509 \| 509 · S 21 2089 \| 2089	8:00 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h58	9:58 AM Appenzell station	3 transfers
IC 5 509 \| 509 · S 21 2089 \| 2089	8:02 AM Zurich HB	1h56	9:58 AM Appenzell station	1 transfer
IC 8 807 \| 807 · IR 13 3259 \| 3259 · S 23 1093 \| 1093	8:04 AM Zurich HB	1h56	10:00 AM Appenzell station	2 transfers
S 5 18529 \| 18529 · RJX 13477 \| 13477 · S 21 2095 \| 2095	8:16 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h12	10:28 AM Appenzell station	2 transfers
S 7 18728 \| 18728 · RJX 13477 \| 13477 · S 21 2095 \| 2095	8:27 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h01	10:28 AM Appenzell station	2 transfers
S 8 18828 \| 18828 · S 7 18728 \| 18728 · RJX 13477 \| 13477 · S 21 2095 \| 2095	8:30 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h58	10:28 AM Appenzell station	3 transfers
RJX 13477 \| 13477 · S 21 2095 \| 2095	8:32 AM Zurich HB	1h56	10:28 AM Appenzell station	1 transfer
S 5 18531 \| 18531 · IC 5 511 \| 511 · S 21 2099 \| 2099	8:46 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h12	10:58 AM Appenzell station	2 transfers
IR 36 2061 \| 2061 · IC 5 511 \| 511 · S 21 2099 \| 2099	8:58 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h00	10:58 AM Appenzell station	2 transfers
S 8 18830 \| 18830 · S 7 18730 \| 18730 · IC 5 511 \| 511 · S 21 2099 \| 2099	9:00 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h58	10:58 AM Appenzell station	3 transfers
IC 5 511 \| 511 · S 21 2099 \| 2099	9:02 AM Zurich HB	1h56	10:58 AM Appenzell station	1 transfer
IC 81 809 \| 809 · IR 13 3261 \| 3261 · S 23 1103 \| 1103	9:04 AM Zurich HB	1h56	11:00 AM Appenzell station	2 transfers
S 5 18533 \| 18533 · EC 99 \| 99 · S 21 2105 \| 2105	9:16 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h12	11:28 AM Appenzell station	2 transfers
S 7 18732 \| 18732 · EC 99 \| 99 · S 21 2105 \| 2105	9:27 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h01	11:28 AM Appenzell station	2 transfers
S 8 18832 \| 18832 · S 7 18732 \| 18732 · EC 99 \| 99 · S 21 2105 \| 2105	9:30 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h58	11:28 AM Appenzell station	3 transfers
EC 99 \| 99 · S 21 2105 \| 2105	9:32 AM Zurich HB	1h56	11:28 AM Appenzell station	1 transfer
IR 75 2113 \| 2113 · IC 1 30709 \| 30709 · S 23 1109 \| 1109	9:34 AM Zurich HB	1h56	11:30 AM Appenzell station	2 transfers
S 5 18535 \| 18535 · IC 5 513 \| 513 · S 21 2109 \| 2109	9:46 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h12	11:58 AM Appenzell station	2 transfers
IR 36 2063 \| 2063 · IC 5 513 \| 513 · S 21 2109 \| 2109	9:58 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h00	11:58 AM Appenzell station	2 transfers
S 8 18834 \| 18834 · S 7 18734 \| 18734 · IC 5 513 \| 513 · S 21 2109 \| 2109	10:00 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h58	11:58 AM Appenzell station	3 transfers
IC 5 513 \| 513 · S 21 2109 \| 2109	10:02 AM Zurich HB	1h56	11:58 AM Appenzell station	1 transfer
IC 81 811 \| 811 · IR 13 3263 \| 3263 · S 23 1113 \| 1113	10:04 AM Zurich HB	1h56	12:00 PM Appenzell station	2 transfers
S 5 18537 \| 18537 · S 23 1119 \| 1119+IR VAE 2019 \| 2019	10:16 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h14	12:30 PM Appenzell station	2 transfers
S 7 18736 \| 18736 · IR 55 711 \| 711 · S 23 1119 \| 1119	10:27 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h03	12:30 PM Appenzell station	2 transfers
S 8 18836 \| 18836 · S 7 18736 \| 18736 · IR 55 711 \| 711 · S 23 1119 \| 1119	10:30 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h00	12:30 PM Appenzell station	3 transfers
RJX 13479 \| 13479 · RE 1 5222 \| 5222 · S 23 1119 \| 1119	10:32 AM Zurich HB	1h58	12:30 PM Appenzell station	2 transfers
RJX 13479 \| 13479 · S 21 2115 \| 2115	10:32 AM Zurich HB	2h01	12:33 PM Appenzell station	1 transfer
S 5 18539 \| 18539 · S 4 11443 \| 11443 · S 23 1123 \| 1123	10:46 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h14	1:00 PM Appenzell station	2 transfers
S 7 18738 \| 18738 · IR 13 3265 \| 3265 · S 23 1123 \| 1123	10:57 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h03	1:00 PM Appenzell station	2 transfers
IR 36 2065 \| 2065 · IC 5 515 \| 515 · S 21 2119 \| 2119	10:58 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h05	1:03 PM Appenzell station	2 transfers
S 8 18838 \| 18838 · S 7 18738 \| 18738 · IR 13 3265 \| 3265 · S 23 1123 \| 1123	11:00 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h00	1:00 PM Appenzell station	3 transfers
IC 5 515 \| 515 · IR 13 3265 \| 3265 · S 23 1123 \| 1123	11:02 AM Zurich HB	1h58	1:00 PM Appenzell station	2 transfers
IC 5 515 \| 515 · S 21 2119 \| 2119	11:02 AM Zurich HB	2h01	1:03 PM Appenzell station	1 transfer
S 5 18541 \| 18541 · S 23 1129 \| 1129+IR VAE 2021 \| 2021	11:16 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h14	1:30 PM Appenzell station	2 transfers
S 7 18740 \| 18740 · IC 1 30713 \| 30713 · S 23 1129 \| 1129	11:27 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h03	1:30 PM Appenzell station	2 transfers
S 8 18840 \| 18840 · S 7 18740 \| 18740 · IC 1 30713 \| 30713 · S 23 1129 \| 1129	11:30 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h00	1:30 PM Appenzell station	3 transfers
EC 191 \| 191 · S 21 2125 \| 2125	11:32 AM Zurich HB	2h01	1:33 PM Appenzell station	1 transfer
IR 75 2117 \| 2117 · IC 1 30713 \| 30713 · S 23 1129 \| 1129	11:34 AM Zurich HB	1h56	1:30 PM Appenzell station	2 transfers
S 5 18543 \| 18543 · S 4 11447 \| 11447 · S 23 1133 \| 1133	11:46 AM Zurich Altstetten	2h14	2:00 PM Appenzell station	2 transfers
S 7 18742 \| 18742 · IR 13 3267 \| 3267 · S 23 1133 \| 1133	11:57 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h03	2:00 PM Appenzell station	2 transfers
IR 36 2067 \| 2067 · IC 5 517 \| 517 · S 21 2129 \| 2129	11:58 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2h05	2:03 PM Appenzell station	2 transfers
S 8 18842 \| 18842 · S 7 18742 \| 18742 · IR 13 3267 \| 3267 · S 23 1133 \| 1133	12:00 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h00	2:00 PM Appenzell station	3 transfers
IC 5 517 \| 517 · IR 13 3267 \| 3267 · S 23 1133 \| 1133	12:02 PM Zurich HB	1h58	2:00 PM Appenzell station	2 transfers
IC 5 517 \| 517 · S 21 2129 \| 2129	12:02 PM Zurich HB	2h01	2:03 PM Appenzell station	1 transfer
S 5 18545 \| 18545 · S 23 1139 \| 1139+IR VAE 2023 \| 2023	12:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	2h14	2:30 PM Appenzell station	2 transfers
S 5 18545 \| 18545+IR VAE 2023 \| 2023+S 23 1139 \| 1139	12:24 PM Zurich HB	2h06	2:30 PM Appenzell station	2 transfers
S 8 18844 \| 18844 · S 7 18744 \| 18744 · IR 55 715 \| 715 · S 23 1139 \| 1139	12:25 PM Zurich HB	2h05	2:30 PM Appenzell station	3 transfers
S 7 18744 \| 18744 · IR 55 715 \| 715 · S 23 1139 \| 1139	12:27 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h03	2:30 PM Appenzell station	2 transfers
S 8 18844 \| 18844 · S 7 18744 \| 18744 · IR 55 715 \| 715 · S 23 1139 \| 1139	12:30 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h00	2:30 PM Appenzell station	3 transfers
S 5 18547 \| 18547 · S 4 11451 \| 11451 · S 23 1143 \| 1143	12:46 PM Zurich Altstetten	2h14	3:00 PM Appenzell station	2 transfers
S 8 18846 \| 18846 · S 7 18746 \| 18746 · IR 13 3269 \| 3269 · S 23 1143 \| 1143	1:00 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h00	3:00 PM Appenzell station	3 transfers
IC 5 519 \| 519 · IR 13 3269 \| 3269 · S 23 1143 \| 1143	1:02 PM Zurich HB	1h58	3:00 PM Appenzell station	2 transfers
IC 5 519 \| 519 · S 21 2139 \| 2139	1:02 PM Zurich HB	2h01	3:03 PM Appenzell station	1 transfer
S 5 18549 \| 18549 · S 23 1149 \| 1149+IR VAE 2025 \| 2025	1:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	2h14	3:30 PM Appenzell station	2 transfers
S 7 18748 \| 18748 · IC 1 30717 \| 30717 · S 23 1149 \| 1149	1:27 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h03	3:30 PM Appenzell station	2 transfers
S 8 18848 \| 18848 · S 7 18748 \| 18748 · IC 1 30717 \| 30717 · S 23 1149 \| 1149	1:30 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h00	3:30 PM Appenzell station	3 transfers
EC 193 \| 193 · S 21 2145 \| 2145	1:32 PM Zurich HB	2h01	3:33 PM Appenzell station	1 transfer
IR 75 2121 \| 2121 · IC 1 30717 \| 30717 · S 23 1149 \| 1149	1:34 PM Zurich HB	1h56	3:30 PM Appenzell station	2 transfers
S 5 18551 \| 18551 · S 4 11455 \| 11455 · S 23 1153 \| 1153	1:46 PM Zurich Altstetten	2h14	4:00 PM Appenzell station	2 transfers
S 7 18750 \| 18750 · IR 13 3271 \| 3271 · S 23 1153 \| 1153	1:57 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h03	4:00 PM Appenzell station	2 transfers
IR 36 2071 \| 2071 · IC 5 521 \| 521 · S 21 2149 \| 2149	1:58 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h05	4:03 PM Appenzell station	2 transfers
S 8 18850 \| 18850 · S 7 18750 \| 18750 · IR 13 3271 \| 3271 · S 23 1153 \| 1153	2:00 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h00	4:00 PM Appenzell station	3 transfers
IC 5 521 \| 521 · IR 13 3271 \| 3271 · S 23 1153 \| 1153	2:02 PM Zurich HB	1h58	4:00 PM Appenzell station	2 transfers
IC 5 521 \| 521 · S 21 2149 \| 2149	2:02 PM Zurich HB	2h01	4:03 PM Appenzell station	1 transfer
S 5 18553 \| 18553 · S 23 1159 \| 1159+IR VAE 2027 \| 2027	2:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	2h14	4:30 PM Appenzell station	2 transfers
S 7 18752 \| 18752 · IR 55 719 \| 719 · S 23 1159 \| 1159	2:27 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h03	4:30 PM Appenzell station	2 transfers
S 8 18852 \| 18852 · S 7 18752 \| 18752 · IR 55 719 \| 719 · S 23 1159 \| 1159	2:30 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h00	4:30 PM Appenzell station	3 transfers
RJX 13483 \| 13483 · RE 1 5230 \| 5230 · S 23 1159 \| 1159	2:32 PM Zurich HB	1h58	4:30 PM Appenzell station	2 transfers
RJX 13483 \| 13483 · S 21 2155 \| 2155	2:32 PM Zurich HB	2h01	4:33 PM Appenzell station	1 transfer
S 5 18555 \| 18555 · S 4 11459 \| 11459 · S 23 1163 \| 1163	2:46 PM Zurich Altstetten	2h14	5:00 PM Appenzell station	2 transfers
S 7 18754 \| 18754 · IR 13 3273 \| 3273 · S 23 1163 \| 1163	2:57 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h03	5:00 PM Appenzell station	2 transfers
IR 36 2073 \| 2073 · IC 5 523 \| 523 · S 21 2159 \| 2159	2:58 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h05	5:03 PM Appenzell station	2 transfers
S 8 18854 \| 18854 · S 7 18754 \| 18754 · IR 13 3273 \| 3273 · S 23 1163 \| 1163	3:00 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2h00	5:00 PM Appenzell station	3 transfers
IC 5 523 \| 523 · IR 13 3273 \| 3273 · S 23 1163 \| 1163	3:02 PM Zurich HB	1h58	5:00 PM Appenzell station	2 transfers
IC 5 523 \| 523 · S 21 2159 \| 2159	3:02 PM Zurich HB	2h01	5:03 PM Appenzell station	1 transfer
S 5 18557 \| 18557 · S 23 1169 \| 1169+IR VAE 2029 \| 2029	3:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	2h14	5:30 PM Appenzell station	2 transfers
S 5 18559 \| 18559 · S 4 11463 \| 11463 · S 23 1173 \| 1173	3:46 PM Zurich Altstetten	2h14	6:00 PM Appenzell station	2 transfers
S 5 18561 \| 18561 · S 23 1179 \| 1179+IR VAE 2031 \| 2031	4:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	2h14	6:30 PM Appenzell station	2 transfers
S 5 18563 \| 18563 · S 4 11467 \| 11467 · S 23 1183 \| 1183	4:46 PM Zurich Altstetten	2h14	7:00 PM Appenzell station	2 transfers
S 5 18565 \| 18565 · S 23 1189 \| 1189+IR VAE 2033 \| 2033	5:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	2h14	7:30 PM Appenzell station	2 transfers
S 5 18567 \| 18567 · S 4 11471 \| 11471 · S 23 1193 \| 1193	5:46 PM Zurich Altstetten	2h14	8:00 PM Appenzell station	2 transfers
S 5 18569 \| 18569 · S 23 1199 \| 1199+IR VAE 2035 \| 2035	6:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	2h14	8:30 PM Appenzell station	2 transfers
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Zurich to Appenzell

Switzerland

Trains from Zurich to Appenzell run on average 20 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €16 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.

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 41m

Cheapest ticket price

€16

Trains per day

Fastest train

1h 45m

First train

12:19 AM

Last train

11:44 PM

Cheapest Month

Sep

Cheapest Day

Sun

High Season

Jul - Sep

Low Season

Oct - Dec

Busiest Day

Thu

Least Busy Day

Fri

Best time to book

1 day

Price information

Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Zurich to Appenzell trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Zurich and Appenzell from €16. 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 45m

Cheapest SBB Price

€16

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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Average Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) Duration

1h 50m

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) frequency

25 a day

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.

Cheap train tickets from Zurich to Appenzell can start from as little as €16 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Zurich to Appenzell is €31; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Zurich to Appenzell is 1h 45m to travel the 65 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.

The earliest train from Zurich to Appenzell leaves at 12:19 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The latest train from Zurich to Appenzell leaves at 11:44 PM.

There are 20 trains a day from Zurich to Appenzell which require at least one change with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS). Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

When taking a train from Zurich to Appenzell, you can count on SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) for the best way to get you to Appenzell. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Zurich and Appenzell and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

A day trip to Appenzell from Zurich is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 45m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Zurich to Appenzell is September.

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

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Popular train stations from Zurich to 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 · €1 · 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.

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.

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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