Lucerne to Appenzell by train

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Overview: trains from Lucerne to Appenzell

Find the key information for travelling by train from Lucerne to Appenzell, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:39 View journey
Last train 23:36 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 38m View journey
Distance (km) 89
Trains / day 24 View all
Cheapest journey AU$79.57 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 30m
Train operators 62

Taking the train from Lucerne to Appenzell

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Cost of train travel from Lucerne to Appenzell

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Lucerne to Appenzell:

  • Cheapest ticket: AU$79.57

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Lucerne to Appenzell departure timetable

On this route, 24 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Lucerne at 00:39 and the last leaving at 23:36 during the week.

For weekend travel to Appenzell, the earliest departure is at 01:35 and the last one is at 21:39. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 30 minutes.

How long is the train journey from Lucerne to Appenzell?

This journey covers a total of 89 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 2 hours and 38 minutes.

When are tickets between Lucerne and Appenzell available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Lucerne and Appenzell can be purchased 6 months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Maximising your travels to Appenzell

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Appenzell.

FAQs about the train journey from Lucerne to Appenzell

Want to know more about your journey from Lucerne to Appenzell? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance from Lucerne to Appenzell is 89 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.