- Must visit
Textile Museum St. Gallen
Leading cultural history museum focused on St. Gallen textiles, regional heritage, and changing exhibitions in a central historic building.
Cheapest price
$38
Average price
$38
Fastest journey
49 m
Average duration
49 m
Trains per day
45
Distance
30 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Buchs to Sankt Gallen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Buchs to Sankt Gallen will cost around $38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.
Of the 45 trains that leave Buchs for Sankt Gallen on Tue, Aug 04, 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct trains cover the 30 km distance in an average of 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 49 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest trains will take 49 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
IR 13 2210 | 2210 · B 6 | 6135
IR 13 2216 | 2216
S 4 11444 | 11444
IR 13 2216 | 2216 · B 6 | 6237
IR 13 2214 | 2214 · S 21 2109 | 2109
IR 13 2216 | 2216
IR 13 2214 | 2214
IR 13 2224 | 2224
IR 13 2226 | 2226
IR 13 2212 | 2212Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Buchs to Sankt Gallen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $21, and a bus costs an average of $40.
Distance: 18 miles (30 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$40 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 23m Average total duration 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration Fastest 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Buchs to Sankt Gallen:
A train is $7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Buchs to Sankt Gallen costing on average $47.
Other travel options to Sankt Gallen take longer:
Train takes on average 53m.
The journey is about 7m faster (53m by train vs 1h 0m by car) and roughly $25 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($40 vs $66). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Thurbo, Südostbahn.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Buchs to Sankt Gallen trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 13 2210 | 2210 | 8:15 AM Buchs SG | 0h49 | 9:04 AM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 2210 | 2210 · B 6 | 6135 | 8:15 AM Buchs SG | 1h03 | 9:18 AM St. Gallen, Mühlegg | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 2210 | 2210 · S 21 2089 | 2089 | 8:15 AM Buchs SG | 1h08 | 9:23 AM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 4 11432 | 11432 | 8:19 AM Buchs SG | 1h01 | 9:20 AM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 4 11432 | 11432 · B 11 | 11028 | 8:19 AM Buchs SG | 1h13 | 9:32 AM Sankt Gallen | 1 transfer | |
S 4 11432 | 11432 · B 180 18015 | 18015 · S 21 2090 | 2090 | 8:19 AM Buchs SG | 1h28 | 9:47 AM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IR 13 3262 | 3262 · B 11 | 11034 | 8:45 AM Buchs SG | 1h17 | 10:02 AM Sankt Gallen | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3262 | 3262 · B 6 | 6151 | 8:45 AM Buchs SG | 1h03 | 9:48 AM St. Gallen, Mühlegg | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3262 | 3262 | 8:45 AM Buchs SG | 0h50 | 9:35 AM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3262 | 3262 · S 21 2095 | 2095 | 8:45 AM Buchs SG | 1h08 | 9:53 AM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 2212 | 2212 | 9:15 AM Buchs SG | 0h49 | 10:04 AM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 2212 | 2212 · S 21 2099 | 2099 | 9:15 AM Buchs SG | 1h08 | 10:23 AM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 2212 | 2212 · B 6 | 6171 | 9:15 AM Buchs SG | 1h03 | 10:18 AM St. Gallen, Mühlegg | 1 transfer | |
S 4 11436 | 11436 | 9:19 AM Buchs SG | 1h01 | 10:20 AM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 4 11436 | 11436 · B 180 18017 | 18017 · S 21 2100 | 2100 | 9:19 AM Buchs SG | 1h28 | 10:47 AM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IR 13 2214 | 2214 · S 21 2109 | 2109 | 10:15 AM Buchs SG | 1h08 | 11:23 AM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 2214 | 2214 · B 6 | 6205 | 10:15 AM Buchs SG | 1h03 | 11:18 AM St. Gallen, Mühlegg | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 2214 | 2214 | 10:15 AM Buchs SG | 0h49 | 11:04 AM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 4 11440 | 11440 · B 11 | 11052 | 10:19 AM Buchs SG | 1h13 | 11:32 AM Sankt Gallen | 1 transfer | |
S 4 11440 | 11440 | 10:19 AM Buchs SG | 1h01 | 11:20 AM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3266 | 3266 · S 22 4111 | 4111 | 10:45 AM Buchs SG | 0h57 | 11:42 AM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3266 | 3266 · B 11 | 11060 | 10:45 AM Buchs SG | 1h17 | 12:02 PM Sankt Gallen | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3266 | 3266 · B 6 | 6221 | 10:45 AM Buchs SG | 1h03 | 11:48 AM St. Gallen, Mühlegg | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3266 | 3266 | 10:45 AM Buchs SG | 0h50 | 11:35 AM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 2216 | 2216 | 11:15 AM Buchs SG | 0h49 | 12:04 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 2216 | 2216 · B 6 | 6237 | 11:15 AM Buchs SG | 1h03 | 12:18 PM St. Gallen, Mühlegg | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 2216 | 2216 · S 22 4117 | 4117 | 11:15 AM Buchs SG | 0h57 | 12:12 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 4 11444 | 11444 · S 21 2119 | 2119 | 11:19 AM Buchs SG | 1h08 | 12:27 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 4 11444 | 11444 | 11:19 AM Buchs SG | 1h01 | 12:20 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3268 | 3268 · S 22 4121 | 4121 | 11:45 AM Buchs SG | 0h57 | 12:42 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 2224 | 2224 · B 6 | 6373 | 3:15 PM Buchs SG | 1h03 | 4:18 PM St. Gallen, Mühlegg | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 2224 | 2224 | 3:15 PM Buchs SG | 0h49 | 4:04 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 2224 | 2224 · S 22 4157 | 4157 | 3:15 PM Buchs SG | 0h57 | 4:12 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 4 11460 | 11460 · S 21 2159 | 2159 | 3:19 PM Buchs SG | 1h08 | 4:27 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 4 11460 | 11460 | 3:19 PM Buchs SG | 1h01 | 4:20 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 4 11460 | 11460 · B 11 | 11116 | 3:19 PM Buchs SG | 1h13 | 4:32 PM Sankt Gallen | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3276 | 3276 · B 11 | 11120 | 3:45 PM Buchs SG | 1h17 | 5:02 PM Sankt Gallen | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3276 | 3276 · B 6 | 6389 | 3:45 PM Buchs SG | 1h03 | 4:48 PM St. Gallen, Mühlegg | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3276 | 3276 · S 22 4161 | 4161 | 3:45 PM Buchs SG | 0h57 | 4:42 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3276 | 3276 | 3:45 PM Buchs SG | 0h50 | 4:35 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 2226 | 2226 · S 22 4167 | 4167 | 4:15 PM Buchs SG | 0h57 | 5:12 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 2226 | 2226 | 4:15 PM Buchs SG | 0h49 | 5:04 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 2226 | 2226 · B 6 | 6407 | 4:15 PM Buchs SG | 1h03 | 5:18 PM St. Gallen, Mühlegg | 1 transfer | |
S 4 11464 | 11464 | 4:19 PM Buchs SG | 1h01 | 5:20 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 4 11464 | 11464 · S 21 2169 | 2169 | 4:19 PM Buchs SG | 1h08 | 5:27 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Buchs to Sankt Gallen run on average 15 times per day, taking around 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:47. The fastest train covers the 18 miles (30 km) distance in 47m.
Distance 18 miles (30 km) |
Average train duration 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 47m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:47 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Sankt Gallen — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Sankt Gallen trip today.
Leading cultural history museum focused on St. Gallen textiles, regional heritage, and changing exhibitions in a central historic building.
Major fine arts museum with Swiss and international works, known for strong modern collections and thoughtful temporary exhibitions.
Regional history museum combining archaeology, folklore, and natural history, ideal for understanding eastern Switzerland in one visit.
Traffic-calmed historic core filled with oriel-window houses, boutiques, and lanes that make St. Gallen one of Switzerland’s best old-town walks.
Elegant square beside the cathedral and abbey buildings, ideal for appreciating the UNESCO ensemble and baroque urban design.
Wide central square used for markets and events, surrounded by civic buildings and a practical starting point for exploring the center.
A hearty sausage made from veal, pork and milk, traditionally eaten without mustard. It is the city’s best-known specialty and a point of local pride.
A crusty wheat roll traditionally served with St. Galler Bratwurst. It is a classic local pairing sold at stands and casual eateries.
A flat, oval Swiss sausage related to cervelat, often grilled or pan-fried. It is a traditional everyday sausage in Eastern Switzerland.
Refined fine-dining restaurant with creative seasonal cuisine, elegant service and one of the city’s strongest culinary reputations.
Historic beer hall and traditional restaurant known for St. Galler Bratwurst, Swiss classics and local beers in a lively old-town setting.
Well-known traditional venue serving Swiss specialties, sausages and hearty regional dishes in a warm, classic atmosphere.
Very costly versus most European cities; hotels, restaurant meals, and transport are high, though public transit is reliable and discounts can help.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great service. In cafes and taxis, round up to the nearest CHF 1-5.
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St. Gallen St. Fiden -> St. Gallen Hauptbahnhof
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Buchs to Sankt Gallen by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sankt Gallen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Buchs to Sankt Gallen trains use the Buchs SG to St. Gallen station pair, with some services arriving at St. Gallen Güterbahnhof. Use this guide to compare Buchs and Sankt Gallen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Buchs SG has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Buchserhof, Restaurant City Buchs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Buchs SG. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Buchs SG. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Buchs SG: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Buchs SG: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Buchs SG.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Buchserhof, Hotel City Buchs, Hotel Restaurant Landgasthof Werdenberg.
Buchs, Bahnhof has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Buchs, Bahnhof.
St. Gallen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Lagerhaus, Restaurant Marktplatz
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at St. Gallen. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at St. Gallen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at St. Gallen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at St. Gallen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at St. Gallen: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Walhalla, Hotel Metropol, Hotel Dom.
St. Gallen Güterbahnhof is 1 km from Sankt Gallen city centre. Public transport options include:
St. Gallen Güterbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at St. Gallen Güterbahnhof.
ATMs are available at St. Gallen Güterbahnhof.
Available at St. Gallen Güterbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at St. Gallen Güterbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at St. Gallen Güterbahnhof.
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