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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from St. Gallen to Zurich HB
Cheapest price
$26
Average price
$31
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h 14 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
63 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St. Gallen to Zurich HB is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St. Gallen to Zurich HB will cost around $31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
Of the 5 trains that leave St. Gallen for Zurich HB on Sun, Dec 21, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct trains cover the 63 km distance in an average of 1 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 1 h 25 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.
IC 1 714 | 714IC 1 712 | 712IR 13 3260 | 3260IC 5 516 | 516S 1 11126 | 11126 · S 35 8134 | 8134 · S 12 19234 | 19234IC 5 516 | 516IC 1 714 | 714IC 1 712 | 712IR 13 3260 | 3260S 1 11126 | 11126 · S 35 8134 | 8134 · S 12 19234 | 19234
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for St. Gallen to Zurich HB
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St. Gallen to Zurich HB among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €13.
Distance: 39 miles (63 km)
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€25 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest |
1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 38m Average total duration 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
St. Gallen to Zurich HB train times
The table below shows live departures for St. Gallen to Zurich HB trains for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC 1 712 | 712 | 7:07 AM St. Gallen | 1h15 | 8:22 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 1 11126 | 11126 · S 35 8134 | 8134 · S 12 19234 | 19234 | 7:17 AM St. Gallen | 1h25 | 8:42 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| IR 13 3260 | 3260 | 7:37 AM St. Gallen | 1h15 | 8:52 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 5 516 | 516 | 7:58 AM St. Gallen | 1h00 | 8:58 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 1 714 | 714 | 8:07 AM St. Gallen | 1h15 | 9:22 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EC 198 | 198 | 8:29 AM St. Gallen | 0h59 | 9:28 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 13 3262 | 3262 | 8:37 AM St. Gallen | 1h15 | 9:52 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 5 518 | 518 | 8:58 AM St. Gallen | 1h00 | 9:58 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 716 | 716 | 9:07 AM St. Gallen | 1h15 | 10:22 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 1 11134 | 11134 · S 35 8142 | 8142 · S 12 19242 | 19242 | 9:17 AM St. Gallen | 1h25 | 10:42 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| IR 13 3264 | 3264 | 9:37 AM St. Gallen | 1h15 | 10:52 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 5 520 | 520 | 9:58 AM St. Gallen | 1h00 | 10:58 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 1 718 | 718 | 10:07 AM St. Gallen | 1h15 | 11:22 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EC 196 | 196 | 10:29 AM St. Gallen | 0h59 | 11:28 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 13 3266 | 3266 | 10:37 AM St. Gallen | 1h15 | 11:52 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St. Gallen to Zurich HB
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Trains from St. Gallen to Zurich HB run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:37, the last at 21:37. The fastest train covers the 39 miles (63 km) distance in 58m.
Distance 39 miles (63 km) |
Average train duration 1h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 58m |
First train 02:37 |
Last train 21:37 |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from St. Gallen to Zurich HB trainsSBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between St. Gallen and Zurich HB from $6 (€5). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from St. Gallen to Zurich HB
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St. Gallen to Zurich HB 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 Zurich HB, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from St. Gallen to Zurich HB
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 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
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
Shower
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
- Restaurant Au Premier
- Brasserie Federal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Central Plaza Hotel
- Cost CHF 12
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,300 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
- Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
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