The average train between Lugano and Appenzell takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Lugano 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 Lugano and Appenzell. The earliest departure is at 7:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 7:02 PM which arrives into Appenzell at 10:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Arth-Goldau and take an average of 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Appenzell. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Appenzell station via Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
Lugano to Appenzell train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Appenzell train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Herisau station.
Book your Lugano to Appenzell train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Schweizerische Südostbahn AG and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lugano and Appenzell is 150.7 km. The road distance is 241 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to Appenzell via Arth-Goldau and Herisau in around 4h 14m.