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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
€9
Average price
€9
Fastest journey
9 m
Average duration
9 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
8 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Herisau 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 Herisau to Sankt Gallen will cost around €9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €9.
Of the 1 trains that leave Herisau for Sankt Gallen on Wed, Aug 19, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 19 the direct trains cover the 8 km distance in an average of 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 m .
On Wed, Aug 19 the slowest trains will take 9 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Herisau to Sankt Gallen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €9, and a bus costs an average of €12.
Distance: 4 miles (8 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€10 Average price Cheapest | €13 Average price | €3 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
39m Average total duration Fastest 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Herisau to Sankt Gallen:
A train is €3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Herisau to Sankt Gallen costing on average €13.
Other travel options to Sankt Gallen take longer:
Bus takes on average 33m.
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (9m by train vs 17m by car). Tickets start at around €10 compared to roughly €3 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with SBB, Voralpen Express, Thurbo, Südostbahn.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Herisau to Sankt Gallen trains for today, Tuesday, August 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RE 1 5231 | 5231 · B 11 | 11116 | 4:05 PM Herisau station | 0h27 | 4:32 PM Sankt Gallen | 1 transfer | |
RE 1 5231 | 5231 · S 21 2159 | 2159 | 4:05 PM Herisau station | 0h22 | 4:27 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
RE 1 5231 | 5231 · B 6 | 6377 | 4:05 PM Herisau station | 0h18 | 4:23 PM St. Gallen, Mühlegg | 1 transfer | |
RE 1 5231 | 5231 | 4:05 PM Herisau station | 0h09 | 4:14 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 4 11459 | 11459 · S 22 4161 | 4161 | 4:24 PM Herisau station | 0h18 | 4:42 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 4 11459 | 11459 | 4:24 PM Herisau station | 0h09 | 4:33 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 4 11459 | 11459 · B 6 | 6387 | 4:24 PM Herisau station | 0h19 | 4:43 PM St. Gallen, Mühlegg | 1 transfer | |
S 81 12133 | 12133 · S 21 2165 | 2165 | 4:35 PM Herisau station | 0h22 | 4:57 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 81 12133 | 12133 · B 6 | 6393 | 4:35 PM Herisau station | 0h18 | 4:53 PM St. Gallen, Mühlegg | 1 transfer | |
S 81 12133 | 12133 · B 11 | 11120 | 4:35 PM Herisau station | 0h27 | 5:02 PM Sankt Gallen | 1 transfer | |
S 81 12133 | 12133 | 4:35 PM Herisau station | 0h09 | 4:44 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR VAE 2029 | 2029 | 4:47 PM Herisau station | 0h08 | 4:55 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 2 11263 | 11263 · S 22 4167 | 4167 | 4:54 PM Herisau station | 0h18 | 5:12 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 2 11263 | 11263 · B 6 | 6403 | 4:54 PM Herisau station | 0h19 | 5:13 PM St. Gallen, Mühlegg | 1 transfer | |
S 2 11263 | 11263 | 4:54 PM Herisau station | 0h09 | 5:03 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 1 5233 | 5233 · S 21 2169 | 2169 | 5:05 PM Herisau station | 0h22 | 5:27 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
RE 1 5233 | 5233 · B 11 | 11126 | 5:05 PM Herisau station | 0h27 | 5:32 PM Sankt Gallen | 1 transfer | |
RE 1 5233 | 5233 | 5:05 PM Herisau station | 0h09 | 5:14 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 1 5233 | 5233 · B 6 | 6411 | 5:05 PM Herisau station | 0h18 | 5:23 PM St. Gallen, Mühlegg | 1 transfer | |
S 4 11463 | 11463 | 5:24 PM Herisau station | 0h09 | 5:33 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 4 11463 | 11463 · B 6 | 6421 | 5:24 PM Herisau station | 0h19 | 5:43 PM St. Gallen, Mühlegg | 1 transfer | |
S 4 11463 | 11463 · S 22 4171 | 4171 | 5:24 PM Herisau station | 0h18 | 5:42 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 81 12135 | 12135 · B 11 | 11132 | 5:35 PM Herisau station | 0h27 | 6:02 PM Sankt Gallen | 1 transfer | |
S 81 12135 | 12135 · S 21 2175 | 2175 | 5:35 PM Herisau station | 0h22 | 5:57 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 81 12135 | 12135 · B 6 | 6429 | 5:35 PM Herisau station | 0h18 | 5:53 PM St. Gallen, Mühlegg | 1 transfer | |
S 81 12135 | 12135 | 5:35 PM Herisau station | 0h09 | 5:44 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR VAE 2031 | 2031 | 5:47 PM Herisau station | 0h08 | 5:55 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 2 11267 | 11267 · S 22 4177 | 4177 | 5:54 PM Herisau station | 0h18 | 6:12 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
RE 1 5235 | 5235 · S 21 2179 | 2179 | 6:05 PM Herisau station | 0h22 | 6:27 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 4 11467 | 11467 · S 22 4181 | 4181 | 6:24 PM Herisau station | 0h18 | 6:42 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Herisau to Sankt Gallen run on average 26 times per day, taking around 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 4 miles (8 km) distance in 8m.
Distance 4 miles (8 km) |
Average train duration 9m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Trains per day 26 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 8m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:45 PM |
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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 Herisau 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 Herisau to Sankt Gallen trains use the Herisau to St. Gallen station pair, with some services arriving at St. Gallen, Mühlegg. Use this guide to compare Herisau and Sankt Gallen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Herisau has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Herisau.
ATMs are available at Herisau.
Available at Herisau: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Herisau: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Herisau.
Herisau, Bahnhof has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Herisau, 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, Mühlegg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Free WiFi available throughout the station. ATMs are available at St. Gallen, Mühlegg.
Ticket office support is available at St. Gallen, Mühlegg.
Available at St. Gallen, Mühlegg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at St. Gallen, Mühlegg: Station is wheelchair accessible.
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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