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How to get fromLugano Station to Appenzellby train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Lugano Station to Appenzell by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lugano to Arth-Goldautrain train Ic2 / ...
    2. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Herisautrain train Vae
    4h 14m
    CHF 40–116
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to St. Gallen Lagerstrassebus bus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
    7h 33m
    CHF 19–31
  3. Drive  218.6 km

    1. Drive from Lugano Station to Appenzellcar car 218.6 km
    2h 32m
    CHF 42–60
  4. Train via Zurich

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain train Ic2 / ...
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Gossau SGtrain train Ir13 / ...
    4h 17m
    CHF 61–123

Lugano Station to Appenzell by train

Calendar115Weekly Trains
Duration4h 14mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 40Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Lugano Station, Switzerland and Appenzell, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Lugano to Appenzell via Arth-Goldau and Herisau in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to St. Gallen Lagerstrasse twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 17–29 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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