- 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
$39
Average price
$80
Fastest journey
4 h 28 m
Average duration
4 h 58 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
278 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg 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 Salzburg to Sankt Gallen will cost around $80 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $39.
Of the 4 trains that leave Salzburg for Sankt Gallen on Thu, Aug 06, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct trains cover the 278 km distance in an average of 4 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 28 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest trains will take 5 h 8 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.








Trains from Salzburg to Sankt Gallen run on average 9 times per day, taking around 4h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) but you can travel from only $27 (€22) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:51, the last at 22:25. The fastest train covers the 172 miles (278 km) distance in 4h 28m.
Distance 172 miles (278 km) |
Average train duration 4h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€30) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 4h 28m |
First train 12:51 AM |
Last train 10:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 49 days |
The table below shows live departures for Salzburg to Sankt Gallen trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:56 AM Salzburg | 5h08 | 10:04 AM Sankt Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 AM Salzburg | 4h28 | 11:28 AM Sankt Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:56 AM Salzburg | 5h08 | 2:04 PM Sankt Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 Salzburg 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 Salzburg to Sankt Gallen trains use the Salzburg Hbf to St. Gallen station pair. Use this guide to compare Salzburg and Sankt Gallen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Salzburg Hbf is 1 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Imlauer, Stieglitz
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Salzburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Salzburg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Salzburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Salzburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg Hbf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Europa Salzburg, Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre, H+ Hotel Salzburg.
Salzburg, Hauptbahnhof (Südtiroler Platz) is 1 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg, Hauptbahnhof (Südtiroler Platz) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Imlauer, Stieglitz
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Salzburg, Hauptbahnhof (Südtiroler Platz). Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Salzburg, Hauptbahnhof (Südtiroler Platz). Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Salzburg, Hauptbahnhof (Südtiroler Platz): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Salzburg, Hauptbahnhof (Südtiroler Platz): Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg, Hauptbahnhof (Südtiroler Platz): Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Europa Salzburg, Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre, H+ Hotel Salzburg.
Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt is 1 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt.
Available at Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schloss Mönchstein, Hotel Villa Carlton, Hotel & Villa Auersperg.
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.
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