Taking the train from Appenzell to Lucerne

Ready to book a trip from Appenzell to Lucerne by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Train cost for travel between Appenzell and Lucerne

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is US$44.00, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 6 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Appenzell to Lucerne daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Lucerne on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 27 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 05:00: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 23:00: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 00:19: departure of first train on weekends

  • 23:44: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 30 minutes: frequency of train departures

Average train travel time and distance from Appenzell to Lucerne

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 2 hours and 38 minutes, spanning 89 kilometres in total.

How early can you book train tickets between Appenzell and Lucerne?

Tickets along this route go on sale 6 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Further insights on trains from Appenzell to Lucerne

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Lucerne city guide.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Appenzell to Lucerne by train?

The distance between Appenzell and Lucerne is 89 kilometres.

How much is a train ticket from Appenzell to Lucerne?

The lowest price on this route is US$44.00. Tickets booked 30 days in advance cost around , while those booked 7 days in advance are around .

How far in advance can I book my Appenzell to Lucerne train tickets?

Tickets for this route go on sale 6 months in advance of the departure date.

What’s the travel time from Appenzell to Lucerne by train?

The fastest journey is 2 hours and 38 minutes.