Appenzell to Lugano Trains

Appenzell to Lugano trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Appenzell and Lugano takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Appenzell to Lugano. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 56m
Duration: 241 km
Distance: CHF 82
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Herisau to Arth-Goldautrain Vae
Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Luganotrain Ec / ...

4h 14m

CHF 40–117

Appenzell to Lugano train times

Trains run hourly between Appenzell and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Appenzell is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Lugano at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Herisau and take an average of 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

9:00 PM → 7:58 AM
Arrives next day
10h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:30 AM → 9:58 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 10:58 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 11:58 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:30 AM → 9:58 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 10:58 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 11:58 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:30 AM → 9:58 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 10:58 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 11:58 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:30 AM → 9:58 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 10:58 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 11:58 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:30 AM → 9:58 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 10:58 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 11:58 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:30 AM → 9:58 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 10:58 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 11:58 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 28m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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