There are 4 ways to get from Como to Appenzell by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
- Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Herisautrain Vae
4h 56mCHF 67–137Drive 251.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Como to Appenzellcar 251.2 km
2h 57mCHF 42–61Bus
- Take the bus from Como to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquaibus
- Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to St. Gallen Lagerstrassebus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
5h 30mCHF 57–79Bus, train
- Take the bus from Como to Chur train stationbus FlixBus N1308 / ...
- Take the train from Chur to St. Gallentrain Ir13
6h 1mCHF 44–71
Como to Appenzell by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Como to Appenzell is to drive which costs SFr 40 - SFr 65 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Como to Appenzell is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.
No, there is no direct bus from Como to Appenzell. However, there are services departing from Como and arriving at Appenzell, Adlerplatz via Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai and St. Gallen, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Como to Appenzell. However, there are services departing from Como S. Giovanni and arriving at Appenzell via Arth-Goldau and Herisau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
The distance between Como and Appenzell is 271 km. The road distance is 251.2 km.
The best way to get from Como to Appenzell without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 140.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Como to Appenzell, including transfers.
Como to Appenzell bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Como station.
Como to Appenzell train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Como S. Giovanni station.
The best way to get from Como to Appenzell is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 80 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between Como, Italy and Appenzell, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Como S. Giovanni to Appenzell via Arth-Goldau and Herisau in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Como to Appenzell, Adlerplatz via Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai, St. Gallen Lagerstrasse, and St. Gallen, Bahnhof in around 5h 30m.
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Arth-Goldau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–95
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Arth-Goldau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–80
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 55–80
- 2nd Class
- CHF 35–50
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Arth-Goldau to Herisau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 29–45
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Chur to St. Gallen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–50
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from Como to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–75
- Website
- Onebus
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to St. Gallen Lagerstrasse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–8
- Website
- RegioJet
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Como to Chur train station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–21
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Como to Appenzell bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai station.
Como to Appenzell train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Arth-Goldau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Como to Appenzell is 251 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Como to Appenzell.
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