The average train between Basel and Appenzell takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Basel to Appenzell. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Basel and Appenzell. The earliest departure is at 4:36 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Appenzell at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Appenzell. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Appenzell station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
Basel to Appenzell train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Appenzell train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Appenzell station.
Book your Basel to Appenzell train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Appenzeller Bahnen.
The distance between Basel and Appenzell is 140.4 km. The road distance is 193 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Appenzell via Zürich HB and St. Gallen in around 3h 18m.