There are 3 ways to get from Lago di Como to Appenzell by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
- Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Herisautrain Vae
4h 56mCHF 67–133Drive 251.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Como to Appenzellcar 251.2 km
2h 57mCHF 42–61Bus, 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
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 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Como S. Giovanni station.
Lago di Como to Appenzell train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), 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.
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)
- 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
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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