The average train between Geneva and Appenzell takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Geneva 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 3 hours between Geneva and Appenzell. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Geneva is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Appenzell at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Appenzell. However, there are services departing from Geneva station and arriving at Appenzell station via Gossau SG. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
Geneva to Appenzell train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
Geneva to Appenzell train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Gossau SG station.
Book your Geneva to Appenzell train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Appenzeller Bahnen.
The distance between Geneva and Appenzell is 278.4 km. The road distance is 375 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Genève to Gossau SG hourly. Tickets cost CHF 110–330 and the journey takes 4h 9m.