The average train between Bern and Appenzell takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Bern 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 hourly between Bern and Appenzell. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 9:31 PM which arrives into Appenzell at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bern to Appenzell. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Appenzell station via Gossau SG. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Bern to Appenzell train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Appenzell train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Appenzell station.
Book your Bern to Appenzell train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Appenzeller Bahnen.
The distance between Bern and Appenzell is 154.4 km. The road distance is 218 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Appenzell via Gossau SG in around 3h 11m.