The average train between Zurich and Appenzell takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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 4 times a day between Zurich and Appenzell. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 2:32 PM which arrives into Appenzell at 4:33 PM. All services require a transfer at St. Gallen(Ch) and take an average of 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Appenzell. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Appenzell station via St. Gallen(Ch). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
Zurich to Appenzell train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Zuerich Hb station.
Zurich to Appenzell train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Appenzell station.
Book your Zurich to Appenzell train tickets online with Railjet, Appenzeller Bahnen and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Zurich and Appenzell is 64.9 km. The road distance is 105 km.
You can take a train from Zuerich Hb to Appenzell via St. Gallen(Ch) and St. Gallen in around 1h 52m.