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

The cheapest way to get from Stans to Appenzell is to bus which costs SFr 7 - SFr 11 and takes 5h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stans to Appenzell is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs SFr 21 - SFr 35.

Is there a direct train between Stans and Appenzell?

No, there is no direct train from Stans to Appenzell. However, there are services departing from Stans and arriving at Appenzell via Luzern, Zürich HB and Gossau SG. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Stans to Appenzell?

The distance between Stans and Appenzell is 170 km. The road distance is 132.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Stans to Appenzell without a car is to train via Zurich which takes 3h 41m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Stans to Appenzell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stans to Appenzell train from?

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

Train or bus from Stans to Appenzell?

The best way to get from Stans to Appenzell is to train via Zurich which takes 3h 41m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 7 - SFr 11 and takes 5h 26m.

Where does the Stans to Appenzell train arrive?

Stans to Appenzell train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Stans to Appenzell?

Yes, the driving distance between Stans to Appenzell is 132 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Stans to Appenzell.

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

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Where can I stay near Appenzell?

There are 795+ hotels available in Appenzell.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Stans to Appenzell by train, bus, or car

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Train via Zurich
best
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBIr / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Gossau SGIc1 / ...
3. Take the train from Gossau SG to AppenzellS23
3h 41m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lucerne to St. Gallen
5h 26m
CHF 8–10
Drive 132.2 km
1. Drive from Stans to Appenzell132.2 km
1h 53m
CHF 22–31
Train
1. Take the train from Luzern to HerisauVae
4h 12m

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Map of how to get from Stans to Appenzell.

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Distance: 169.7 km
Duration: 3h 41m

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

You can take a train from Stans to Appenzell via Luzern, Zürich HB, and Gossau SG in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, Bogojevic Reisen operates a bus from Lucerne to St. Gallen twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 1 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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