The average train between Fribourg and Appenzell takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Fribourg to Appenzell. 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 Fribourg and Appenzell. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fribourg is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Appenzell at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Fribourg to Appenzell. However, there are services departing from Fribourg station and arriving at Appenzell station via Gossau SG. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Fribourg to Appenzell train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Fribourg/Freiburg station.
Fribourg to Appenzell train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Gossau SG station.
The distance between Fribourg and Appenzell is 180.8 km. The road distance is 249 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Gossau SG hourly. Tickets cost CHF 75–240 and the journey takes 2h 41m.