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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
$22
Average price
$54
Fastest journey
1 h 9 m
Average duration
1 h 9 m
Trains per day
50
Distance
63 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Schaffhausen 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 Schaffhausen to Sankt Gallen will cost around $54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 50 trains that leave Schaffhausen for Sankt Gallen on Wed, Aug 05, 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct trains cover the 63 km distance in an average of 1 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 9 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 1 h 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.





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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Schaffhausen to Sankt Gallen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $33, and a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 39 miles (63 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$35 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Sankt Gallen take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 22m.
Tickets start at around $35 compared to roughly $18 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-17.28. The journey takes 1h 22m versus 1h 0m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Schaffhausen to Sankt Gallen trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:46 AM Schaffhausen | 1h16 | 7:02 AM Sankt Gallen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:49 AM Schaffhausen | 1h52 | 7:41 AM Sankt Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:19 AM Schaffhausen | 1h52 | 8:11 AM Sankt Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:21 AM Schaffhausen | 1h11 | 7:32 AM Sankt Gallen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:46 AM Schaffhausen | 1h16 | 8:02 AM Sankt Gallen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:49 AM Schaffhausen | 1h52 | 8:41 AM Sankt Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:53 AM Schaffhausen | 1h29 | 8:22 AM Sankt Gallen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:19 AM Schaffhausen | 1h52 | 9:11 AM Sankt Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:21 AM Schaffhausen | 1h09 | 8:30 AM Sankt Gallen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:46 AM Schaffhausen | 1h16 | 9:02 AM Sankt Gallen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:49 AM Schaffhausen | 1h52 | 9:41 AM Sankt Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:19 AM Schaffhausen | 1h52 | 10:11 AM Sankt Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:21 AM Schaffhausen | 1h11 | 9:32 AM Sankt Gallen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:46 AM Schaffhausen | 1h16 | 10:02 AM Sankt Gallen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:49 AM Schaffhausen | 1h52 | 10:41 AM Sankt Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:19 AM Schaffhausen | 1h52 | 11:11 AM Sankt Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:21 AM Schaffhausen | 1h09 | 10:30 AM Sankt Gallen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:46 AM Schaffhausen | 1h16 | 11:02 AM Sankt Gallen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:49 AM Schaffhausen | 1h52 | 11:41 AM Sankt Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:19 AM Schaffhausen | 1h52 | 12:11 PM Sankt Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:21 AM Schaffhausen | 1h11 | 11:32 AM Sankt Gallen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:46 AM Schaffhausen | 1h16 | 12:02 PM Sankt Gallen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:49 AM Schaffhausen | 1h52 | 12:41 PM Sankt Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:19 AM Schaffhausen | 1h52 | 1:11 PM Sankt Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:21 AM Schaffhausen | 1h09 | 12:30 PM Sankt Gallen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:46 AM Schaffhausen | 1h16 | 1:02 PM Sankt Gallen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:49 AM Schaffhausen | 1h52 | 1:41 PM Sankt Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:19 PM Schaffhausen | 1h52 | 2:11 PM Sankt Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:21 PM Schaffhausen | 1h11 | 1:32 PM Sankt Gallen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:46 PM Schaffhausen | 1h16 | 2:02 PM Sankt Gallen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:49 PM Schaffhausen | 1h52 | 2:41 PM Sankt Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:19 PM Schaffhausen | 1h52 | 3:11 PM Sankt Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:21 PM Schaffhausen | 1h09 | 2:30 PM Sankt Gallen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:46 PM Schaffhausen | 1h16 | 3:02 PM Sankt Gallen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:49 PM Schaffhausen | 1h52 | 3:41 PM Sankt Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:19 PM Schaffhausen | 1h52 | 4:11 PM Sankt Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:21 PM Schaffhausen | 1h11 | 3:32 PM Sankt Gallen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:46 PM Schaffhausen | 1h16 | 4:02 PM Sankt Gallen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:49 PM Schaffhausen | 1h52 | 4:41 PM Sankt Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:19 PM Schaffhausen | 1h52 | 5:11 PM Sankt Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:21 PM Schaffhausen | 1h09 | 4:30 PM Sankt Gallen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:46 PM Schaffhausen | 1h16 | 5:02 PM Sankt Gallen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:49 PM Schaffhausen | 1h52 | 5:41 PM Sankt Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:19 PM Schaffhausen | 1h52 | 6:11 PM Sankt Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:21 PM Schaffhausen | 1h11 | 5:32 PM Sankt Gallen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:46 PM Schaffhausen | 1h16 | 6:02 PM Sankt Gallen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:49 PM Schaffhausen | 1h52 | 6:41 PM Sankt Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:19 PM Schaffhausen | 1h52 | 7:11 PM Sankt Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:21 PM Schaffhausen | 1h09 | 6:30 PM Sankt Gallen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:46 PM Schaffhausen | 1h16 | 7:02 PM Sankt Gallen | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Schaffhausen to Sankt Gallen run on average 19 times per day, taking around 1h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $33 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 21:29. The fastest train covers the 39 miles (63 km) distance in 1h 11m.
Distance 39 miles (63 km) |
Average train duration 1h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 11m |
First train 12:15 AM |
Last train 9:29 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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 Schaffhausen 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 Schaffhausen to Sankt Gallen trains use the Schaffhausen to St. Gallen station pair, with some services arriving at St. Gallen Güterbahnhof. Use this guide to compare Schaffhausen and Sankt Gallen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Schaffhausen 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 Güterhof, Restaurant Falken
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Schaffhausen. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Schaffhausen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Schaffhausen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Schaffhausen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Schaffhausen.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Kronenhof, Sorell Hotel Rüden, Hotel Park Villa.
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.
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.
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