The average train between Locarno and Appenzell takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Locarno 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 2 hours between Locarno and Appenzell. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Locarno is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Appenzell at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Bellinzona and take an average of 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Appenzell. However, there are services departing from Locarno station and arriving at Appenzell station via Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
Locarno to Appenzell train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bellinzona station.
Locarno to Appenzell train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Herisau station.
Book your Locarno to Appenzell train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Schweizerische Südostbahn AG and 2 other operators.
The distance between Locarno and Appenzell is 137 km. The road distance is 239 km.
You can take a train from Locarno to Appenzell via Bellinzona, Arth-Goldau, and Herisau in around 4h 32m.