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Trip Overview

The average train between Lyon and Appenzell takes 8h 3m and the fastest train takes 6h 37m. 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.

8h 3m
Duration
623 km
Distance
CHF 132
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Lyon to Appenzell train times

Trains run twice daily between Lyon and Appenzell. The earliest departure is at 9:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Appenzell at 5:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Dijon Ville and take an average of 8h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Appenzeller Bahnen11h 57m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Appenzeller Bahnen7h 17m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Appenzeller Bahnen6h 46m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Appenzeller Bahnen11h 57m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Appenzeller Bahnen7h 17m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Appenzeller Bahnen6h 46m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Appenzeller Bahnen11h 57m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Appenzeller Bahnen7h 17m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Appenzeller Bahnen6h 46m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Appenzeller Bahnen6h 37m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Appenzeller Bahnen7h 17m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Appenzeller Bahnen6h 46m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lyon to Appenzell? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 622.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Appenzell, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Appenzell via Dijon Ville, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, and St. Gallen in around 7h 9m.

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