What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Appenzell?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Appenzell is to bus which costs SFr 1 and takes 4h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Appenzell?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Appenzell is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs SFr 27 - SFr 40.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Appenzell?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Appenzell. However, there are services departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse and arriving at Appenzell, Adlerplatz via St. Gallen, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Appenzell?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Appenzell. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Appenzell via Zürich HB and St. Gallen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from Basel to Appenzell?

The distance between Basel and Appenzell is 193 km. The road distance is 173.6 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Appenzell without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Appenzell without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Basel to Appenzell?

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Basel to Appenzell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Appenzell bus from?

Basel to Appenzell bus services, operated by Bogojevic Reisen, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Appenzell train from?

Basel to Appenzell train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Appenzell?

The best way to get from Basel to Appenzell is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 1 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Basel to Appenzell bus arrive?

Basel to Appenzell bus services, operated by Bogojevic Reisen, arrive at St. Gallen station.

Where does the Basel to Appenzell train arrive?

Basel to Appenzell train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Basel to Appenzell?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Appenzell is 174 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Basel to Appenzell.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Appenzell?

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Where can I stay near Appenzell?

There are 918+ hotels available in Appenzell.

Basel to Appenzell - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Appenzell by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to St. Gallentrain Ic5 / ...
3. Take the train from St. Gallen to Appenzelltrain S21 / ...
3h 18m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to St. Gallenbus
4h 50m
CHF 1
Drive 173.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Appenzellcar 173.6 km
1h 57m
CHF 27–40
Train via Gossau SG
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Gossau SGtrain Ic1
3. Take the train from Gossau SG to Appenzelltrain S23
3h 36m
Train via Schaffhausen
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Schaffhausentrain Re3
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Gossau SGtrain S1
4h 37m
CHF 23–37

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Basel to Appenzell.

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Distance: 192.8 km
Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Appenzell, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Appenzell via Zürich HB and St. Gallen in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, Bogojevic Reisen operates a bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to St. Gallen twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 1 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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