There are 4 ways to get from Lugano to Appenzell by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
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 Lugano to Arth-Goldautrain Ic2 / ...
- Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Herisautrain Vae
4h 14mCHF 40–117Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to St. Gallen Lagerstrassebus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
6h 24mCHF 17–29Drive 220 km
- Drive from Lugano to Appenzellcar 220 km
2h 35mCHF 37–53Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Chur, Postautostationbus 171
- Take the train from Chur to St. Gallentrain Ir13
6h 25mCHF 42–114
Lugano to Appenzell by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Appenzell is to bus which costs SFr 17 - SFr 29 and takes 6h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Lugano to Appenzell is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.
No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Appenzell. However, there are services departing from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani and arriving at Appenzell, Adlerplatz via St. Gallen, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Appenzell. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Appenzell via Arth-Goldau and Herisau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Lugano and Appenzell is 241 km. The road distance is 220 km.
The best way to get from Lugano to Appenzell without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 120.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Lugano to Appenzell, including transfers.
Lugano to Appenzell bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani station.
Lugano to Appenzell train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Lugano to Appenzell is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 17 - SFr 29 and takes 6h 24m.
What companies run services between Lugano, 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.
Train from Lugano to Arth-Goldau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–75
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Lugano to Arth-Goldau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–75
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 50–75
- 2nd Class
- CHF 30–45
- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBB GmbH
Train from Lugano to Arth-Goldau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–14
- Schedules at
- SBB GmbH
- 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
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to St. Gallen Lagerstrasse
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–29
- Website
- RegioJet
- Phone
- +41 (0)848 818 818
- [email protected]
- Website
- PostAuto AG
Bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Chur, Postautostation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–14
- Website
- PostAuto AG
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Booking & Getting There
Lugano to Appenzell bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at St. Gallen Lagerstrasse station.
Lugano to Appenzell train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Arth-Goldau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Appenzell is 220 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Lugano to Appenzell.
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