The average train between Appenzell and Varenna takes 7h 5m and the fastest train takes 5h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Appenzell to Varenna. 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 Varenna. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Appenzell is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Varenna at 11:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Herisau and take an average of 7h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Appenzell to Varenna. However, there are services departing from Appenzell station and arriving at Varenna station via Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
Appenzell to Varenna train services, operated by Appenzeller Bahnen, depart from Herisau station.
Appenzell to Varenna train services, operated by Appenzeller Bahnen, arrive at Varenna Esino station.
Book your Appenzell to Varenna train tickets online with Appenzeller Bahnen, Schweizerische Südostbahn AG and 2 other operators.
The distance between Appenzell and Varenna is 147.1 km. The road distance is 364 km.
You can take a train from Appenzell to Varenna Esino via Herisau, Arth-Goldau, Lugano, and Monza in around 7h 30m.