What is the cheapest way to get from Gruyères to Appenzell?

The cheapest way to get from Gruyères to Appenzell is to drive which costs SFr 40 - SFr 65 and takes 2h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gruyères to Appenzell?

The fastest way to get from Gruyères to Appenzell is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.

Is there a direct train between Gruyères and Appenzell?

No, there is no direct train from Gruyères to Appenzell. However, there are services departing from Gruyères and arriving at Appenzell via Bulle, Fribourg/Freiburg and Gossau SG. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Gruyères to Appenzell?

The distance between Gruyères and Appenzell is 297 km. The road distance is 272.7 km.

How do I travel from Gruyères to Appenzell without a car?

The best way to get from Gruyères to Appenzell without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 250.

How long does it take to get from Gruyères to Appenzell?

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Gruyères to Appenzell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gruyères to Appenzell train from?

Gruyères to Appenzell train services, operated by Service d'automobiles TPF, depart from Bulle station.

Where does the Gruyères to Appenzell train arrive?

Gruyères to Appenzell train services, operated by Service d'automobiles TPF, arrive at Fribourg/Freiburg station.

Can I drive from Gruyères to Appenzell?

Yes, the driving distance between Gruyères to Appenzell is 273 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Gruyères to Appenzell.

Where can I stay near Appenzell?

There are 934+ hotels available in Appenzell.

Gruyères to Appenzell - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Gruyères to Appenzell by train, bus, night bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bulle to Fribourg/Freiburgtrain Re2 / ...
2. Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Gossau SGtrain Ic1
5h 30m
CHF 81–244
Drive 272.7 km
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1. Drive from Gruyères to Appenzellcar 272.7 km
2h 56m
CHF 44–64
Bus, train, night bus
1. Take the bus from Bulle, gare routière to Fribourg/Freiburg, gare rout.bus 234 / ...
2. Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bern Car Terminal Neufeld to St. Gallen Lagerstrassebus
4. Take the nightbus from St. Gallen, Bahnhof to Appenzell, Adlerplatznightbus B21
7h 26m

Gruyères to Appenzell by train

106Weekly Trains

5h 30mAverage Duration

CHF 81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 297.1 km
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Gruyères, Switzerland and Appenzell, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Gruyères to Appenzell via Bulle, Fribourg/Freiburg, and Gossau SG in around 5h 30m.

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