The average train between Lyon and Appenzell takes 16h 49m and the fastest train takes 6h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon 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 twice daily between Lyon and Appenzell. The earliest departure is at 10:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Appenzell at 4:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse Ville and take an average of 16h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



6h 32m • 3 changes
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22h 33m • 3 changes
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22h 33m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Appenzell. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Appenzell station via Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 49m.
Lyon to Appenzell train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Appenzell train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at St. Gallen(Ch) station.
Book your Lyon to Appenzell train tickets online with TGV inOui, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lyon and Appenzell is 390.7 km. The road distance is 623 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Appenzell via Mulhouse Ville, Zuerich Hb, St. Gallen(Ch), and St. Gallen in around 7h 53m.