There are 3 ways to get from Lago di Como to Appenzell by train (Trenitalia), 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 67–135Drive 251.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Como to Appenzellcar 251.2 km
2h 57mCHF 42–61Train via Zurich
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Zürich HBtrain Ec
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Gossau SGtrain Ir13 / ...
5hCHF 79–158
Lago di Como to Appenzell by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lago di Como to Appenzell is to drive which costs SFr 40 - SFr 65 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Lago di Como to Appenzell is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.
No, there is no direct train from Lago di 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 Lago di Como and Appenzell is 271 km. The road distance is 251.2 km.
The best way to get from Lago di 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 Lago di Como to Appenzell, including transfers.
Lago di Como to Appenzell train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Como S.Giovanni station.
Lago di Como to Appenzell train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Arth-Goldau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lago di Como to Appenzell is 251 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Lago di Como to Appenzell.
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What companies run services between Lago di 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.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Como S.Giovanni to Arth-Goldau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–80
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 55–80
- 2nd Class
- CHF 35–50
Train from Como S.Giovanni to Arth-Goldau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–90
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–120
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Gossau SG
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–45
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- 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
- Phone
- +41 71 554 00 00
- Website
- Thurbo
Train from Zürich HB to Gossau SG
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–13
- Schedules at
- Thurbo
- 2nd Class Ticket
- CHF 7–10
- 1st Class Ticket
- CHF 11–13
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