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Compare bus and train for Lucerne to St Gallen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to St Gallen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $1. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $1, and a train costs an average of $108.
Distance: 56 miles (91 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$108 Average price | $4 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lucerne to St Gallen:
A bus is $104 (€84) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to St Gallen costing on average $108 (€87).
Other travel options to St Gallen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 23m.
Tickets start at around $108 (€87) compared to roughly $28 (€23) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-79.73 (€-64.37). The journey takes 2h 12m versus 1h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lucerne to St Gallen
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Trains from Lucerne to St Gallen run on average 25 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $108 (€87) but you can travel from only $1 (€1) by bus.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:52, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 56 miles (91 km) distance in 1h 53m.
Distance 56 miles (91 km) |
Average train duration 2h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $108 (€87) |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 1h 53m |
First train 4:52 AM |
Last train 11:35 PM |
Train companies: Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn from Lucerne to St Gallen trainsSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn trains will get you between Lucerne and St Gallen from $1 (€1). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Südostbahn
FAQs: Trains from Lucerne to St Gallen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lucerne to St 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 St Gallen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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