The average train between Cologne and Appenzell takes 9h 1m and the fastest train takes 7h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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 4 hours between Cologne and Appenzell. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Appenzell at 11:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 9h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Appenzell. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Appenzell station via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
Cologne to Appenzell train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Appenzell train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at St. Gallen(Ch) station.
Book your Cologne to Appenzell train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), SBB GmbH and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Appenzell is 438.8 km. The road distance is 599 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Appenzell via Hauptbahnhof, Singen, Konstanz, St. Gallen(Ch), and St. Gallen in around 7h 5m.