The average train between Appenzell and Lake Lucerne takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Appenzell to Lake Lucerne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Appenzell and Lake Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Appenzell is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Lake Lucerne at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Herisau and take an average of 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Appenzell to Lake Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Appenzell station and arriving at Lake Lucerne station via Luzern Verkehrshaus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Appenzell to Lake Lucerne train services, operated by Appenzeller Bahnen, depart from Herisau station.
Appenzell to Lake Lucerne train services, operated by Appenzeller Bahnen, arrive at Luzern Verkehrshaus station.
Book your Appenzell to Lake Lucerne train tickets online with Appenzeller Bahnen, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and SBB GmbH.
The distance between Appenzell and Lake Lucerne is 83.9 km. The road distance is 134 km.
Schweizerische Südostbahn AG operates a train from Herisau to Luzern Verkehrshaus hourly. Tickets cost CHF 30–50 and the journey takes 1h 58m.