There are 3 ways to get from Interlaken to Appenzell by train or car
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Recommended option
Train • 4 h 48 min
$92 - $177
2 alternative options
Train Südostbahn • 5 h 45 min
Drive • 2 h 39 min
$28 - $45
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Interlaken to Appenzell is to drive which costs SFr 28 - SFr 45 and takes 2 h 39 min.
The quickest way to get from Interlaken to Appenzell is to drive which costs SFr 28 - SFr 45 and takes 2 h 39 min.
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 48 min.
The distance between Interlaken and Appenzell is 138 km. The road distance is 214.7 km.
The best way to get from Interlaken to Appenzell without a car is to train which takes 4 h 48 min and costs SFr 90 - SFr 180.
It takes approximately 4 h 48 min to get from Interlaken to Appenzell, including transfers.
Interlaken to Appenzell train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Interlaken West station.
Interlaken to Appenzell train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at St. Gallen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Interlaken to Appenzell is 215 km. It takes approximately 2 h 39 min to drive from Interlaken to Appenzell.
There are 388+ hotels available in Appenzell. Prices start at $75 USD per night.
- Distance: 86.1 miles
- Duration: 4 h 48 min
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 48 min.
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs. Swiss Railways codeshares with American Airlines and Swiss International Air Lines out of Zurich International Airport.
Contact Details
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Interlaken West to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 47 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
- 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
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