The cheapest and fastest trains from Sankt Gallen to Lindau (Bodensee)
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
36 m
Average duration
36 m
Trains per day
29
Distance
27 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sankt Gallen to Lindau (Bodensee) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sankt Gallen to Lindau (Bodensee) will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 29 trains that leave Sankt Gallen for Lindau (Bodensee) on Fri, May 08, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct trains cover the 27 km distance in an average of 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 36 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest trains will take 36 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.
EC 9910:32 AM0h36St. Gallen11:08 AMLindau-Reutin station$211One-way0 transfers
EC 978:32 AM0h36St. Gallen9:08 AMLindau-Reutin station$211One-way0 transfers
IR 3259+
REX 79:25 AM0h43St. Gallen10:08 AMLindau-Reutin station$211One-way1 transfer
EC 19112:32 PM0h36St. Gallen1:08 PMLindau-Reutin station$211One-way0 transfers
EC 1932:32 PM0h36St. Gallen3:08 PMLindau-Reutin station$211One-way0 transfers
EC 9910:32 AM0h36St. Gallen11:08 AMLindau-Reutin station$211One-way0 transfers
EC 978:32 AM0h36St. Gallen9:08 AMLindau-Reutin station$211One-way0 transfers
EC 19112:32 PM0h36St. Gallen1:08 PMLindau-Reutin station$211One-way0 transfers
EC 1932:32 PM0h36St. Gallen3:08 PMLindau-Reutin station$211One-way0 transfers
EC 1954:32 PM0h36St. Gallen5:08 PMLindau-Reutin station$211One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Sankt Gallen to Lindau (Bodensee)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sankt Gallen to Lindau (Bodensee) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 16 miles (27 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 11m Average total duration Fastest 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Sankt Gallen to Lindau (Bodensee):
A bus is $12 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sankt Gallen to Lindau (Bodensee) costing on average $22 (€17).
Other travel options to Lindau (Bodensee) take longer:
Bus takes on average 59m.
The journey is about 11m faster (41m by train vs 52m by car) and roughly $44 (€35) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($22 (€17) vs $66 (€53)). 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 ÖBB | Euro City (EC).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Sankt Gallen to Lindau (Bodensee) train times
The table below shows live departures for Sankt Gallen to Lindau (Bodensee) trains for tomorrow, Friday, May 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EC 97 · 78920 | On time 8:32 AM St. Gallen | 0h55 | 9:27 AM Lindau-Insel | 1 transfer | |
EC 97 | On time 8:32 AM St. Gallen | 0h36 | 9:08 AM Lindau-Reutin station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 2207 · S 3 · REX 5564 | 8:55 AM St. Gallen | 1h08 | 10:03 AM Lindau-Insel | 2 transfers | |
IR 3259+ REX 7 | 9:25 AM St. Gallen | 0h43 | 10:08 AM Lindau-Reutin station | 1 transfer | |
IR 3259 · REX 25885 | 9:25 AM St. Gallen | 0h48 | 10:13 AM Lindau-Insel | 1 transfer | |
IR 2209 · S 3 · REX 5568 | 9:55 AM St. Gallen | 1h08 | 11:03 AM Lindau-Insel | 2 transfers | |
EC 99 · 78926 | On time 10:32 AM St. Gallen | 0h55 | 11:27 AM Lindau-Insel | 1 transfer | |
EC 99 | On time 10:32 AM St. Gallen | 0h36 | 11:08 AM Lindau-Reutin station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 2211 · S 3 · REX 25866 | On time 10:55 AM St. Gallen | 1h18 | 12:13 PM Lindau-Insel | 2 transfers | |
IR 3263 · S 3 · REX 5570 | On time 11:25 AM St. Gallen | 1h07 | 12:32 PM Lindau-Insel | 2 transfers | |
IR 2213 · S 3 · REX 5572 | On time 11:55 AM St. Gallen | 1h08 | 1:03 PM Lindau-Insel | 2 transfers | |
EC 191 | On time 12:32 PM St. Gallen | 0h36 | 1:08 PM Lindau-Reutin station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 191 · 78934 | On time 12:32 PM St. Gallen | 0h55 | 1:27 PM Lindau-Insel | 1 transfer | |
IR 2215 · S 3 · REX 5574 | 12:55 PM St. Gallen | 1h08 | 2:03 PM Lindau-Insel | 2 transfers | |
IR 2217 · S 3 · REX 5578 | 1:55 PM St. Gallen | 1h08 | 3:03 PM Lindau-Insel | 2 transfers | |
EC 193 · 78940 | On time 2:32 PM St. Gallen | 0h54 | 3:26 PM Lindau-Insel | 1 transfer | |
EC 193 | On time 2:32 PM St. Gallen | 0h36 | 3:08 PM Lindau-Reutin station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 2219 · S 3 · REX 5580 | 2:55 PM St. Gallen | 1h09 | 4:04 PM Lindau-Insel | 2 transfers | |
IR 3271 · REX 25891 | 3:25 PM St. Gallen | 0h50 | 4:15 PM Lindau-Insel | 1 transfer | |
IR 3271+ REX 7 | 3:25 PM St. Gallen | 0h47 | 4:12 PM Lindau-Reutin station | 1 transfer | |
IR 2221 · S 3 · REX 5584 | 3:55 PM St. Gallen | 1h08 | 5:03 PM Lindau-Insel | 2 transfers | |
EC 195 | On time 4:32 PM St. Gallen | 0h36 | 5:08 PM Lindau-Reutin station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 195 · 78950 | On time 4:32 PM St. Gallen | 0h52 | 5:24 PM Lindau-Insel | 1 transfer | |
IR 2223 · S 3 · REX 5586 | 4:55 PM St. Gallen | 1h08 | 6:03 PM Lindau-Insel | 2 transfers | |
IR 3275+ REX 7 | 5:25 PM St. Gallen | 0h43 | 6:08 PM Lindau-Reutin station | 1 transfer | |
IR 3275 · REX 25893 | 5:25 PM St. Gallen | 0h47 | 6:12 PM Lindau-Insel | 1 transfer | |
IR 2225 · S 3 · REX 5590 | 5:55 PM St. Gallen | 1h08 | 7:03 PM Lindau-Insel | 2 transfers | |
EC 197 | On time 6:32 PM St. Gallen | 0h36 | 7:08 PM Lindau-Reutin station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 197 · 78956 | On time 6:32 PM St. Gallen | 0h55 | 7:27 PM Lindau-Insel | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sankt Gallen to Lindau (Bodensee)
Trains from Sankt Gallen to Lindau (Bodensee) run on average 11 times per day, taking around 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:19, the last at 23:27. The fastest train covers the 16 miles (27 km) distance in 36m.
Distance 16 miles (27 km) |
Average train duration 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 36m |
First train 5:19 AM |
Last train 11:27 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 3 days |
Train companies: ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, Thurbo, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Sankt Gallen to Lindau (Bodensee) trainsÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, Thurbo, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Sankt Gallen and Lindau (Bodensee) from $7 (€6). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
ÖBB
Thurbo
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
FAQs: Trains from Sankt Gallen to Lindau (Bodensee)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sankt Gallen to Lindau (Bodensee) 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 Lindau (Bodensee), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Sankt Gallen to Lindau (Bodensee)
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Bahnhofstrasse.
- Restaurant Lagerhaus
- Restaurant Marktplatz
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Walhalla
- Hotel Metropol
- Hotel Dom
- Located in the main hall
- 100 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: regional train platforms
- Hall 3: bus and trolleybus connections
- Bus: Several lines available
- Trolleybus: Lines 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
- Train: S-Bahn services
- Monday: 07:30 - 18:15
- Tuesday: 07:30 - 18:15
- Wednesday: 07:30 - 18:15
- Thursday: 07:30 - 18:15
- Friday: 07:30 - 18:15
- Saturday: 08:00 - 15:00
- Sunday: 10:00 - 15:00
- Italienisches Eiskaffee
- Ottimo
- Alte Post
- Café Schreier
- Hotel Reutemann
- Hotel Helvetia
- Lindauer Hof
- Zum Stift
- Bodenseehotel
- Dodici
- Crêpes Inn
- Das Restaurant von Feneberg
- Bodenseehotel
- Am Rehberg
- Hotel Reulein
- Köchlin
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