The average train between Zug and Appenzell takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Zug 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 30 minutes between Zug and Appenzell. The earliest departure is at 4:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Zug is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Appenzell at 5:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zug to Appenzell. However, there are services departing from Zug station and arriving at Appenzell station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Zug to Appenzell train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, depart from Zug station.
Zug to Appenzell train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, arrive at Appenzell station.
Book your Zug to Appenzell train tickets online with Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Appenzeller Bahnen.
The distance between Zug and Appenzell is 69.6 km. The road distance is 134 km.
You can take a train from Zug to Appenzell via Zürich HB and St. Gallen in around 2h 40m.