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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Appenzell is to train which costs SFr 60 - SFr 170 and takes 7h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Appenzell is to drive which takes 5h 41m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 130.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Appenzell?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Appenzell. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Appenzell via Hauptbahnhof, Singen, Konstanz Bahnhof and St. Gallen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

How far is it from Cologne to Appenzell?

The distance between Cologne and Appenzell is 599 km. The road distance is 558 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Appenzell without a car is to train via Stuttgart which takes 6h 49m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Cologne to Appenzell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Appenzell train from?

Cologne to Appenzell train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Where does the Cologne to Appenzell train arrive?

Cologne to Appenzell train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Appenzell?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Appenzell is 558 km. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Cologne to Appenzell.

Where can I stay near Appenzell?

There are 840+ hotels available in Appenzell.

Cologne to Appenzell - 8 ways to travel via train, night train, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Cologne to Appenzell by train, night train, car, plane, or ferry

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

Train via Stuttgart
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1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Singentrain 87
3. Take the train from Konstanz Bahnhof to St. Gallentrain 1 / ...
6h 49m
CHF 62–183
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Gossau SGtrain Ic1 / ...
10h 33m
CHF 66–309
Drive 558 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Appenzellcar 558 km
5h 41m
CHF 90–130
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Gossau SGtrain
4. Take the train from Gossau SG to Appenzelltrain
4h 52m
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Konstanz Bahnhoftrain 45
2. Take the train from Konstanz Bahnhof to St. Gallentrain 1 / ...
7h 23m
CHF 62–161
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Gossau SGtrain
3. Take the train from Gossau SG to Appenzelltrain
5h 20m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Gossau SGtrain
4. Take the train from Gossau SG to Appenzelltrain
5h 50m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Friedrichshafen Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH)plane DUS - FDH
3. Take the ferry from Friedrichshafen Faehre to Romanshorn Autoquaiferry
6h 18m
CHF 146–424

Cologne to Appenzell by train

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6h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 599 km
Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Appenzell, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Appenzell via Hauptbahnhof, Singen, Konstanz Bahnhof, and St. Gallen in around 6h 49m.

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