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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Appenzell is to bus and train which costs SFr 50 - SFr 90 and takes 11h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Appenzell is to train and fly which takes 4h 37m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 250.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Appenzell?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Appenzell. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Appenzell, Adlerplatz via Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai and St. Gallen, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.

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 52m.

How far is it from Cologne to Appenzell?

The distance between Cologne and Appenzell is 599 km. The road distance is 557.9 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 52m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Cologne to Appenzell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Appenzell bus from?

Cologne to Appenzell bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Köln station.

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.

Train or bus from Cologne to Appenzell?

The best way to get from Cologne to Appenzell is to train via Stuttgart which takes 6h 52m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 24m.

Where does the Cologne to Appenzell bus arrive?

Cologne to Appenzell bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Zürich Bus 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 40m to drive from Cologne to Appenzell.

Where can I stay near Appenzell?

There are 845+ hotels available in Appenzell.

Cologne to Appenzell - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Appenzell by train, bus, 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
best
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 52m
CHF 59–162
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Konstanz Bahnhoftrain 45
2. Take the train from Konstanz Bahnhof to St. Gallentrain 1 / ...
7h 26m
CHF 51–113
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to St. Gallen Lagerstrassebus RegioJet 95 / ...
10h 24m
Drive 557.9 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Appenzellcar 557.9 km
5h 40m
CHF 88–126
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 St. Gallentrain
4h 37m
CHF 92–245
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to Karlsruhe central train stationbus N93 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Konstanz Bahnhoftrain Re2
3. Take the train from Konstanz Bahnhof to St. Gallentrain 1 / ...
11h 37m
CHF 54–90
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 St. Gallentrain
3. Take the train from St. Gallen to Appenzelltrain
5h 5m
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 St. Gallentrain
5h 35m
CHF 70–254
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 20m
CHF 145–343

Cologne to Appenzell by train

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6h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 599 km
Duration: 6h 52m

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 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Appenzell, Adlerplatz via Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai, St. Gallen Lagerstrasse, and St. Gallen, Bahnhof in around 10h 24m.

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