How far is it from Appenzell to Mels?

The distance between Appenzell and Mels is 57 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Appenzell to Mels?

The drive from Appenzell to Mels takes approximately 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Appenzell to Mels?

The fastest route from Appenzell to Mels covers 57 km with a driving time of approximately 50 min.

Which direction is Mels from Appenzell?

Mels lies roughly to the south of Appenzell.

Which roads does the route from Appenzell to Mels follow?

The drive from Appenzell to Mels mainly follows A13.

Which towns do you pass between Appenzell and Mels?

Towns on the route from Appenzell to Mels include Hohenems, Buchs.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Appenzell and Mels?

Along the route from Appenzell to Mels you can fill up at BP, Migrol (24/7), MIGROL / AMAG Retail Buchs (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Appenzell and Mels?

Along the route from Appenzell to Mels you can stop for the night or service your van at Witzy-Camp.

Where can I stop to rest between Appenzell and Mels?

On the route from Appenzell to Mels you can take a break at Behinderten WC, Euroschlüssel.

Appenzell Mels

Distance: 57 kmDrive time: 50 min

Driving from Appenzell to Mels takes about 50 min via A13. The distance is 57 km. The straight-line distance is 32 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Appenzell, Buchs, Wartau. Driving directions

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Driving directions29 · 57 km

1 Depart left onto Gaiserstrasse 461 m
2 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Entlastungsstrasse 25 m
3 Exit roundabout right onto Entlastungsstrasse 345 m
4 Turn left onto Eggerstandenstrasse 3 km
5 Continue straight onto Dorfstrasse 531 m
6 Continue straight onto Neuenalpstrasse 678 m
7 Continue straight onto Waldstrasse 3 km
8 Continue straight onto Strasse nach Eggerstanden 659 m
9 Turn slightly left 127 m
10 Turn straight onto Waldstrasse 5 km
11 Continue straight onto Schwammstrasse 187 m
12 Turn right onto Kobelwieserstrasse 283 m
13 Continue straight onto Kobelwiesstrasse 2 km

14 Turn left onto Bergstrasse 44 m
15 Continue left onto Bergstrasse 2 km
16 Continue straight onto Kellenstrasse 848 m
17 At end of road, turn right onto Staatsstrasse 2 km
18 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Rheinstrasse 30 m
19 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Rheinstrasse 760 m
20 Take ramp right 34 km
21 Take exit slightly right 3 km
22 Take exit slightly right 274 m
23 Keep slightly right 63 m
24 Turn straight onto Neue Wangserstrasse 87 m
25 Continue straight onto Werkhofstrasse 279 m
26 Turn right onto Juxstrasse 585 m
27 Continue straight onto Wangserstrasse 2 km
28 Turn right onto Glashüttenweg 354 m
29 Arrive left onto Glashüttenweg

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The return trip from Mels to Appenzell covers roughly the same distance, 57 km.

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How far is it from Appenzell to Mels?: The distance between Appenzell and Mels is 57 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Appenzell to Mels?: The drive from Appenzell to Mels takes approximately 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Appenzell to Mels?: The fastest route from Appenzell to Mels covers 57 km with a driving time of approximately 50 min.
Which direction is Mels from Appenzell?: Mels lies roughly to the south of Appenzell.
Which roads does the route from Appenzell to Mels follow?: The drive from Appenzell to Mels mainly follows A13.
Which towns do you pass between Appenzell and Mels?: Towns on the route from Appenzell to Mels include Hohenems, Buchs.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Appenzell and Mels?: Along the route from Appenzell to Mels you can fill up at BP, Migrol (24/7), MIGROL / AMAG Retail Buchs (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Appenzell and Mels?: Along the route from Appenzell to Mels you can stop for the night or service your van at Witzy-Camp.
Where can I stop to rest between Appenzell and Mels?: On the route from Appenzell to Mels you can take a break at Behinderten WC, Euroschlüssel.

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