Train Basel to Appenzell | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Appenzell takes 3h 20m 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.

3h 20m
Duration: 193 km
Distance: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
Take the train from Zürich HB to St. Gallentrain Ic5 / ...
Take the train from St. Gallen to Appenzelltrain S21 / ...

3h 18m

Basel to Appenzell train times

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 11:07 PM which arrives into Appenzell at 7:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 22, 2026

9:07 PM → 12:03 AM
Arrives next day
2h 56m • 2 changes
10:43 PM → 5:57 AM
Arrives next day
7h 14m • 2 changes
11:07 PM → 7:27 AM
Arrives next day
8h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, April 23, 2026

4:36 AM → 7:57 AM
3h 21m • 2 changes
5:07 AM → 8:27 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
5:43 AM → 8:57 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
6:33 AM → 9:28 AM
2h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, April 24, 2026

4:36 AM → 7:57 AM
3h 21m • 2 changes
5:07 AM → 8:27 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
5:43 AM → 8:57 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
6:33 AM → 9:28 AM
2h 55m • 2 changes
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