Sankt Gallen to Zurich train with SBB

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Sankt Gallen to Zurich

Showing times and prices for Jul 10

Cheapest price

$33

Average price

$37

Fastest journey

59 m

Average duration

1 h

Trains per day

11

Distance

62 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sankt Gallen to Zurich 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 Zurich will cost around $37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.

Fast trains

Of the 11 trains that leave Sankt Gallen for Zurich on Thu, Jul 10, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Jul 10 the direct trains cover the 62 km distance in an average of 1 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 59 m .

On Thu, Jul 10 the slowest trains will take 1 h 1 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.

SBBIC 1 712 | 712
08:07AM1h06
St. Gallen
09:13AMZürich Oerlikon
$331One-way
0 transfers
SBBIC 1 714 | 714
09:07AM1h14
St. Gallen
10:21AMZurich HB
$331One-way
0 transfers
SBBIC 5 516 | 516
08:58AM0h59
St. Gallen
09:57AMZurich HB
$341One-way
0 transfers
SBBIR 13 3260 | 3260
08:37AM1h06
St. Gallen
09:43AMZürich Oerlikon
$351One-way
0 transfers
SBBIC 1 712 | 712
08:07AM1h14
St. Gallen
09:21AMZurich HB
$351One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Sankt Gallen to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sankt Gallen to Zurich 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. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. 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: 38 miles (62 km)

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€10

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1h 38m

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1h 8m

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1h 40m

Average total duration

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Sankt Gallen to Zurich train times

Showing trains for today, Wednesday, July 9
Last updated at 9:35 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
sbbIR 13 3290 | 32909:37 PM St. Gallen
1h16
10:53 PM Zurich HB0 transfersDirect
sbbIR 13 3290 | 32909:37 PM St. Gallen
1h09
10:46 PM Zürich Oerlikon0 transfersDirect
Thursday, July 10
sbbIC 1 712 | 7126:07 AM St. Gallen
1h14
7:21 AM Zurich HB0 transfersDirect
sbbIC 1 712 | 7126:07 AM St. Gallen
1h06
7:13 AM Zürich Oerlikon0 transfersDirect
sbbIC 5 1514 | 1514 · S 8 18835 | 188356:28 AM St. Gallen
1h01
7:29 AM Zürich Oerlikon1 transfer
sbbIC 5 1514 | 15146:28 AM St. Gallen
0h59
7:27 AM Zurich HB0 transfersDirect
sbbIC 5 1514 | 1514 · S 7 18735 | 18735 · S 8 18835 | 188356:28 AM St. Gallen
1h01
7:29 AM Zürich Oerlikon2 transfers
sbbIR 13 3260 | 32606:37 AM St. Gallen
1h14
7:51 AM Zurich HB0 transfersDirect
sbbIR 13 3260 | 32606:37 AM St. Gallen
1h06
7:43 AM Zürich Oerlikon0 transfersDirect
sbbIC 5 516 | 5166:58 AM St. Gallen
0h59
7:57 AM Zurich HB0 transfersDirect
sbbIC 5 516 | 516 · S 8 18837 | 188376:58 AM St. Gallen
1h01
7:59 AM Zürich Oerlikon1 transfer
sbbIC 5 516 | 516 · S 7 18737 | 18737 · S 8 18837 | 188376:58 AM St. Gallen
1h01
7:59 AM Zürich Oerlikon2 transfers
sbbIC 1 714 | 7147:07 AM St. Gallen
1h14
8:21 AM Zurich HB0 transfersDirect

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Sankt Gallen to Zurich?

The best time to book your train from Sankt Gallen to Zurich is 84 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Sankt Gallen to Zurich route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Sankt Gallen to Zurich per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Sankt Gallen to Zurich.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Sankt Gallen to Zurich

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Trains from Sankt Gallen to Zurich run on average 13 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.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $6 (€5)
Distance
38 miles (62 km)
Average train duration
1h 8m
Cheapest ticket price
$16 (€13)
Trains per day
13
Direct trains
9
Fastest train
59m
First train
00:05
Last train
23:57
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $6 (€5)

Train providers: SBB from Sankt Gallen to Zurich trains

Find the best trains to Zurich from Sankt Gallen with Omio's travel partners SBB from $22 (€18). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

SBB is Switzerland's main train company and for your next journey SBB offers these ticket types: Round-trip Standard Ticket or First Class.

Sankt Gallen to Zurich train information with SBB:

  • Average Duration: 58 min
  • Cheapest Price: $22

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Popular train stations from Sankt Gallen to Zurich

Sankt Gallen
Zurich
The major train station for departures in Sankt Gallen is St. Gallen Winkeln. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at St. Gallen Winkeln for your trip from Sankt Gallen to Zurich.
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5 km
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Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
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9
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Bahnhofstrasse.
Dining
Dining
  • Restaurant Lagerhaus
  • Restaurant Marktplatz
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
WC
  • CHF 1
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Walhalla
  • Hotel Metropol
  • Hotel Dom
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 100 places, covered
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Europcar
  • Hertz
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for long-distance trains
  • Hall 2: regional train platforms
  • Hall 3: bus and trolleybus connections
Public transit options for St. Gallen
  • Bus: Several lines available
  • Trolleybus: Lines 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
  • Train: S-Bahn services
The major train station for arrivals in Zurich is Zürich, Oerlikon Bahnhof Nord. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Zürich, Oerlikon Bahnhof Nord for your journey to Zurich from Sankt Gallen.
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Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
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Distance to city center
5 km
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Number of platforms
8
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Andreasstrasse and Franklinstrasse.
Dining
Dining
  • Negishi Sushi Bar
  • Le Muh
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
WC
  • CHF 2
Hotel
Hotel
  • Courtyard Zurich North
  • Swissotel Zurich
  • Hotel Sternen Oerlikon
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 72 places, 60 places
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Europcar
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for S-Bahn trains
  • Hall 2: platform 5-8 for regional and long-distance trains
Public transit options for Zürich Oerlikon
  • Tram: Line 10, Line 11
  • Bus: Several lines available
  • S-Bahn: Lines S2, S6, S7, S8, S9, S14, S16, S19, S24
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Information DeskInformation Desk
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information
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Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
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Distance to city center
1 km
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Number of platforms
4
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via the main airport entrance.
Dining
Dining
  • Restaurant Upperdeck
  • Chalet Suisse
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Ramps.
WC
WC
  • CHF 2
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hyatt Regency Zurich Airport The Circle
  • Radisson Blu Hotel, Zurich Airport
  • Mövenpick Hotel Zurich Airport
Shower
Shower
  • Cost CHF 15
Lounge
Lounge
  • Located in the main hall
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 870 places, mostly covered
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Europcar
  • Hertz
  • Sixt
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Zurich city center and other destinations
  • Hall 2: check-in and baggage claim area
  • Hall 3: shopping and dining area
Public transit options for Zürich Flughafen
  • Train: S-Bahn lines S2, S16
  • Tram: Line 10
  • Bus: Several lines available
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ParkingParking
DiningDining
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Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
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Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
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phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
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Distance to city center
1 km
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Number of platforms
26
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
Dining
Dining
  • Restaurant Au Premier
  • Brasserie Federal
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
WC
  • CHF 2
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
  • Hotel St. Gotthard
  • Central Plaza Hotel
Shower
Shower
  • Cost CHF 12
Lounge
Lounge
  • Located in the main hall
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 1,300 places, mostly covered
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Europcar
  • Hertz
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • 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
Public transit options for Zürich HB
  • 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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