There are 4 ways to get from Interlaken 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.
Recommended option
Train • 4 h 50 min
$93 - $177
Cheapest option
Line 21 bus, train, bus, line 855 bus • 6 h 31 min
$45 - $71
2 alternative options
Train Südostbahn • 5 h 45 min
Drive • 2 h 39 min
$28 - $45
What companies run services between Interlaken, Switzerland and Appenzell, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Interlaken to Appenzell via Bern, St. Gallen, and St. Gallen AB in around 4 h 50 min.
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Interlaken West to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24 - $45
- Website
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
- Schedules at
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
Train from Bern to St. Gallen
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 3 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55 - $110
- Website
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
- Schedules at
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
Train from Thun to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $17 - $30
- Website
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
- Schedules at
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
- Website
- zentralbahn.ch
Train from Interlaken Ost to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30 - $45
- Website
- zentralbahn.ch
- Schedule at
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
- Phone
- +41 58 327 32 71
- Website
- bls.ch
Train from Thun to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17 - $25
- Website
- bls.ch
- Schedules at
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
- info@postauto.ch
- Website
- postauto.ch
Bus from Interlaken West, Bahnhof to Thun, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10 - $16
- Schedules at
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
Bus from St. Gallen, Bahnhof to Appenzell
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8 - $13
- Schedules at
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.sk
Bus from Bern, Carparkplatz Schützenmatte to St.Gallen, Lagerstrasse
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 35 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $7 - $10
- Schedules at
- regiojet.sk
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Interlaken to Appenzell?
The distance between Interlaken and Appenzell is 138 km. The road distance is 215 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Interlaken to Appenzell?
The cheapest way to get from Interlaken to Appenzell is to drive which costs SFr 27 - SFr 40 and takes 2 h 39 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Interlaken to Appenzell?
The quickest way to get from Interlaken to Appenzell is to drive which takes 2 h 39 min and costs SFr 27 - SFr 40.
Is there a direct train between Interlaken and Appenzell?
No, there is no direct train from Interlaken to Appenzell. However, there are services departing from Interlaken West and arriving at Appenzell via Bern and St. Gallen AB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 h 50 min.
How long does it take to get from Interlaken to Appenzell?
It takes approximately 4 h 50 min to get from Interlaken to Appenzell, including transfers.