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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Appenzell takes 9h 24m and the fastest train takes 7h 30m. 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.

9h 24m
Duration
600 km
Distance
CHF 99
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Cologne to Appenzell train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Appenzell. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Appenzell at 11:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 9h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)ThurboAppenzeller Bahnen12h 33m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)ThurboAppenzeller Bahnen14h 34m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)ThurboAppenzeller Bahnen7h 39m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)ThurboAppenzeller Bahnen7h 39m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)ThurboAppenzeller Bahnen7h 30m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)ThurboAppenzeller Bahnen7h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)ThurboAppenzeller Bahnen7h 39m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)ThurboAppenzeller Bahnen7h 39m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)ThurboAppenzeller Bahnen7h 30m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)ThurboAppenzeller Bahnen7h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)ThurboAppenzeller Bahnen7h 39m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)ThurboAppenzeller Bahnen7h 39m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ThurboAppenzeller Bahnen7h 39m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)ThurboAppenzeller Bahnen7h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)ThurboAppenzeller Bahnen7h 39m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)ThurboAppenzeller Bahnen7h 39m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)ThurboAppenzeller Bahnen7h 39m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)ThurboAppenzeller Bahnen7h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)ThurboAppenzeller Bahnen7h 39m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)ThurboAppenzeller Bahnen7h 39m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)ThurboAppenzeller Bahnen7h 30m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)ThurboAppenzeller Bahnen7h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)ThurboAppenzeller Bahnen7h 39m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)ThurboAppenzeller Bahnen7h 39m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)ThurboAppenzeller Bahnen7h 30m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)ThurboAppenzeller Bahnen7h 39m • 3 changes
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  • Distance: 599.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 24m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Appenzell, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Appenzell via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Konstanz, St. Gallen(Ch), and St. Gallen in around 7h 41m.

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