What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Lucerne to Appenzell?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Lucerne to Appenzell is to bus which costs SFr 20 and takes 3h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Lucerne to Appenzell?

The fastest way to get from Lake Lucerne to Appenzell is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs SFr 19 - SFr 28.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Lucerne and Appenzell?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Lucerne to Appenzell. However, there are services departing from Lucerne and arriving at Appenzell, Adlerplatz via St. Gallen, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Lake Lucerne and Appenzell?

No, there is no direct train from Lake Lucerne to Appenzell. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Appenzell via Zürich HB and Gossau SG. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

How far is it from Lake Lucerne to Appenzell?

The distance between Lake Lucerne and Appenzell is 156 km. The road distance is 119.8 km.

How do I travel from Lake Lucerne to Appenzell without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Lucerne to Appenzell without a car is to train via Zurich which takes 3h 11m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Lake Lucerne to Appenzell?

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Lake Lucerne to Appenzell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Lucerne to Appenzell bus from?

Lake Lucerne to Appenzell bus services, operated by Bogojevic Reisen, depart from Lucerne station.

Where do I catch the Lake Lucerne to Appenzell train from?

Lake Lucerne to Appenzell train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Luzern station.

Train or bus from Lake Lucerne to Appenzell?

The best way to get from Lake Lucerne to Appenzell is to train via Zurich which takes 3h 11m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 20 and takes 3h 50m.

Where does the Lake Lucerne to Appenzell bus arrive?

Lake Lucerne to Appenzell bus services, operated by Bogojevic Reisen, arrive at St. Gallen station.

Where does the Lake Lucerne to Appenzell train arrive?

Lake Lucerne to Appenzell train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Lake Lucerne to Appenzell?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Lucerne to Appenzell is 120 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Lake Lucerne to Appenzell.

How do I get a train ticket from Lake Lucerne to Appenzell?

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Where can I stay near Appenzell?

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Lake Lucerne to Appenzell - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lake Lucerne to Appenzell by train, bus, or car

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Train via Zurich
best
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain 75
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Gossau SGtrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Gossau SG to Appenzelltrain S23
3h 11m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lucerne to St. Gallenbus
3h 50m
CHF 20
Drive 119.8 km
1. Drive from Lucerne to Appenzellcar 119.8 km
1h 43m
CHF 20–28
Train
1. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Herisautrain Vae
2. Take the train from Herisau to Appenzelltrain S23
3h 28m

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Distance: 155.7 km
Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between Lake Lucerne, Switzerland and Appenzell, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Luzern to Appenzell via Zürich HB and Gossau SG in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, Bogojevic Reisen operates a bus from Lucerne to St. Gallen twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 20 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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