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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Appenzell is to bus which costs SFr 11 - SFr 17 and takes 4h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Appenzell is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Appenzell?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Appenzell. However, there are services departing from Bern Car Terminal Neufeld and arriving at Appenzell, Bahnhof via St. Gallen, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Appenzell?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Appenzell. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Appenzell via Gossau SG. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

How far is it from Bern to Appenzell?

The distance between Bern and Appenzell is 218 km. The road distance is 211 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Appenzell without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Bern to Appenzell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Appenzell bus from?

Bern to Appenzell bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Bern Car Terminal Neufeld station.

Where do I catch the Bern to Appenzell train from?

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

Train or bus from Bern to Appenzell?

The best way to get from Bern to Appenzell is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 11 - SFr 17 and takes 4h 27m.

Where does the Bern to Appenzell bus arrive?

Bern to Appenzell bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at St. Gallen Lagerstrasse station.

Where does the Bern to Appenzell train arrive?

Bern to Appenzell train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Gossau SG station.

Can I drive from Bern to Appenzell?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Appenzell is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Bern to Appenzell.

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

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Where can I stay near Appenzell?

There are 819+ hotels available in Appenzell.

Bern to Appenzell - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Bern 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 Bern to Gossau SGtrain Ic1
2. Take the train from Gossau SG to Appenzelltrain S23
3h 11m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern Car Terminal Neufeld to St. Gallen Lagerstrassebus RegioJet 95
4h 27m
CHF 11–17
Drive 211 km
1. Drive from Bern to Appenzellcar 211 km
2h 19m
CHF 34–49
Train via Luthern
1. Take the train from Bern to Wolhusentrain Re7 / ...
2. Take the train from Luzern to Herisautrain Vae
5h 38m

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Distance: 218.3 km
Duration: 3h 11m

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

You can take a train from Bern to Appenzell via Gossau SG in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Bern Car Terminal Neufeld to St. Gallen Lagerstrasse once a week. Tickets cost CHF 11–17 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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