- Must visit
Kunsthaus Zürich
Switzerland's leading art museum with major works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art, including Monet, Giacometti, and important Swiss collections.
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$30
Fastest journey
59 m
Average duration
1 h
Trains per day
73
Distance
62 km
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 $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 73 trains that leave Sankt Gallen for Zurich on Fri, Aug 28, 33 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Aug 28 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 Fri, Aug 28 the slowest trains will take 1 h 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 1 706 | 706
IR 13 3252 | 3252
IR 13 3254 | 3254
IC 5 510 | 510
IC 1 706 | 706
EC 290 | 290
IC 5 516 | 516
IC 5 1514 | 1514
IC 5 512 | 512
IC 5 514 | 514Omio 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 $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 58m. 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 $6, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 38 miles (62 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$28 Average price | $6 Average price Cheapest | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 38m Average total duration 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Sankt Gallen to Zurich:
A bus is $22 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sankt Gallen to Zurich costing on average $28 (€22).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 8m.
The journey is about 2m faster (58m by train vs 1h 0m by car) and roughly $46 (€37) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($28 (€22) vs $74 (€60)). 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 SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Sankt Gallen to Zurich trains for today, Thursday, August 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 13 3272 | 3272 | 2:37 PM St. Gallen | 1h15 | 3:52 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3272 | 3272 | 2:37 PM St. Gallen | 1h07 | 3:44 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 21 2142 | 2142 · IC 1 726 | 726 | 2:51 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1h31 | 4:22 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
S 21 2145 | 2145 · B 180 18032 | 18032 · EC 192 | 192 | 2:57 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1h31 | 4:28 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
IC 5 528 | 528 · S 7 18761 | 18761 · S 8 18861 | 18861 | 2:58 PM St. Gallen | 1h01 | 3:59 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IC 5 528 | 528 · S 8 18861 | 18861 | 2:58 PM St. Gallen | 1h01 | 3:59 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 528 | 528 | 2:58 PM St. Gallen | 1h00 | 3:58 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 726 | 726 | 3:07 PM St. Gallen | 1h15 | 4:22 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 21 2146 | 2146 · IR 13 3274 | 3274 | 3:21 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1h31 | 4:52 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
S 22 4154 | 4154 · IC 5 1530 | 1530 | 4:06 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1h22 | 5:28 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 728 | 728 | 4:07 PM St. Gallen | 1h15 | 5:22 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 728 | 728 | 4:07 PM St. Gallen | 1h07 | 5:14 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 21 2156 | 2156 · IR 13 3276 | 3276 | 4:21 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1h31 | 5:52 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 1530 | 1530 | 4:28 PM St. Gallen | 1h00 | 5:28 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5 1530 | 1530 · S 8 18867 | 18867 | 4:28 PM St. Gallen | 1h01 | 5:29 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 1530 | 1530 · S 7 18767 | 18767 · S 8 18867 | 18867 | 4:28 PM St. Gallen | 1h01 | 5:29 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
S 22 4160 | 4160 · IC 5 532 | 532 | 4:36 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1h22 | 5:58 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3276 | 3276 | 4:37 PM St. Gallen | 1h15 | 5:52 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3276 | 3276 | 4:37 PM St. Gallen | 1h07 | 5:44 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 21 2162 | 2162 · IC 1 730 | 730 | 4:51 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1h31 | 6:22 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 532 | 532 · S 7 18769 | 18769 · S 8 18869 | 18869 | 4:58 PM St. Gallen | 1h01 | 5:59 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IC 5 532 | 532 | 4:58 PM St. Gallen | 1h00 | 5:58 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5 532 | 532 · S 8 18869 | 18869 | 4:58 PM St. Gallen | 1h01 | 5:59 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
S 22 4164 | 4164 · EC 190 | 190 | 5:06 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1h22 | 6:28 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 730 | 730 | 5:07 PM St. Gallen | 1h15 | 6:22 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 1 11180 | 11180 · S 12 19288 | 19288 · S 7 18788 | 18788 | 9:47 PM St. Gallen | 1h39 | 11:26 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
S 1 11180 | 11180 · S 12 19288 | 19288 | 9:47 PM St. Gallen | 1h25 | 11:12 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
S 21 2212 | 2212 · RE 13 3544 | 3544 | 9:51 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1h34 | 11:25 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
S 21 2215 | 2215 · B 180 18056 | 18056 · RJX 13474 | 13474 | 9:57 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1h31 | 11:28 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
RE 13 3544 | 3544 | 10:13 PM St. Gallen | 1h12 | 11:25 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 21 2216 | 2216 · IR 13 3288 | 3288 | 10:21 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1h31 | 11:52 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
RJX 13474 | 13474 | 10:27 PM St. Gallen | 1h01 | 11:28 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 13474 | 13474 · S 8 18891 | 18891 | 10:27 PM St. Gallen | 1h02 | 11:29 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
RJX 13474 | 13474 · S 7 18791 | 18791 · S 8 18891 | 18891 | 10:27 PM St. Gallen | 1h02 | 11:29 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IR 13 3288 | 3288 | 10:37 PM St. Gallen | 1h15 | 11:52 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3288 | 3288 | 10:37 PM St. Gallen | 1h07 | 11:44 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 1 11184 | 11184 · S 12 19292 | 19292 | 10:47 PM St. Gallen | 1h25 | 12:12 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
S 1 11184 | 11184 · S 12 19292 | 19292 · S 7 18792 | 18792 | 10:47 PM St. Gallen | 1h39 | 12:26 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
S 21 2222 | 2222 · EC 94 | 94 | 10:51 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1h37 | 12:28 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
S 21 2225 | 2225 · B 180 18058 | 18058 · EC 94 | 94 | 10:57 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1h31 | 12:28 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
S 21 2226 | 2226 · IR 13 3290 | 3290 | 11:21 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1h32 | 12:53 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
EC 94 | 94 | 11:29 PM St. Gallen | 0h59 | 12:28 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 94 | 94 · S 7 18795 | 18795 · S 8 18895 | 18895 | 11:29 PM St. Gallen | 1h00 | 12:29 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
EC 94 | 94 · S 8 18895 | 18895 | 11:29 PM St. Gallen | 1h00 | 12:29 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3290 | 3290 | 11:37 PM St. Gallen | 1h09 | 12:46 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3290 | 3290 | 11:37 PM St. Gallen | 1h16 | 12:53 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 21 2232 | 2232 · IR 13 3252 | 3252 | 11:51 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 6h01 | 5:52 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
S 21 2232 | 2232+ IR VAE 2044 | 2044+ S 16 19616 | 19616 | 11:51 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 5h20 | 5:11 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| Friday, August 28 | |||||
IR VAE 2044 | 2044+ S 16 19616 | 19616 | 12:05 AM St. Gallen | 5h06 | 5:11 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IR VAE 2044 | 2044+ S 14 19416 | 19416 | 12:05 AM St. Gallen | 5h01 | 5:06 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
S 1 11193 | 11193 · S 10 12008 | 12008 · S 24 20419 | 20419 | 12:19 AM St. Gallen | 5h19 | 5:38 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IR 13 3292 | 3292 · S 35 8118 | 8118 · S 12 19218 | 19218 | 12:37 AM St. Gallen | 5h05 | 5:42 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
IR 13 3292 | 3292 · S 15 7043 | 7043 · S 30 8018 | 8018 · S 24 20419 | 20419 | 12:37 AM St. Gallen | 5h01 | 5:38 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3 transfers | |
IR 13 3252 | 3252 | 4:37 AM St. Gallen | 1h15 | 5:52 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3252 | 3252 | 4:37 AM St. Gallen | 1h07 | 5:44 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 706 | 706 | 5:07 AM St. Gallen | 1h15 | 6:22 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 706 | 706 | 5:07 AM St. Gallen | 1h07 | 6:14 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 1 11114 | 11114 · S 35 8122 | 8122 · S 12 19222 | 19222 | 5:17 AM St. Gallen | 1h25 | 6:42 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
S 22 4048 | 4048 · IR 13 3254 | 3254 | 5:25 AM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1h27 | 6:52 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3254 | 3254 | 5:37 AM St. Gallen | 1h15 | 6:52 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3254 | 3254 | 5:37 AM St. Gallen | 1h07 | 6:44 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 21 2050 | 2050 · IC 5 510 | 510 | 5:46 AM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1h12 | 6:58 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 510 | 510 | 5:58 AM St. Gallen | 1h00 | 6:58 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5 510 | 510 · S 8 18825 | 18825 | 5:58 AM St. Gallen | 1h01 | 6:59 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 510 | 510 · S 7 18725 | 18725 · S 8 18825 | 18825 | 5:58 AM St. Gallen | 1h01 | 6:59 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 708 | 708 | 6:07 AM St. Gallen | 1h15 | 7:22 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 708 | 708 | 6:07 AM St. Gallen | 1h07 | 7:14 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 21 2056 | 2056 · IC 5 1510 | 1510 | 6:16 AM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1h12 | 7:28 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 1510 | 1510 · S 7 18727 | 18727 · S 8 18827 | 18827 | 6:28 AM St. Gallen | 1h01 | 7:29 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IC 5 1510 | 1510 | 6:28 AM St. Gallen | 1h00 | 7:28 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5 1510 | 1510 · S 8 18827 | 18827 | 6:28 AM St. Gallen | 1h01 | 7:29 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3256 | 3256 | 6:37 AM St. Gallen | 1h15 | 7:52 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3256 | 3256 | 6:37 AM St. Gallen | 1h07 | 7:44 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 21 2060 | 2060 · IC 5 512 | 512 | 6:46 AM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1h12 | 7:58 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 512 | 512 | 6:58 AM St. Gallen | 1h00 | 7:58 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5 512 | 512 · S 8 18829 | 18829 | 6:58 AM St. Gallen | 1h01 | 7:59 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 512 | 512 · S 7 18729 | 18729 · S 8 18829 | 18829 | 6:58 AM St. Gallen | 1h01 | 7:59 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 710 | 710 | 7:07 AM St. Gallen | 1h15 | 8:22 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 710 | 710 | 7:07 AM St. Gallen | 1h07 | 8:14 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 21 2066 | 2066 · EC 290 | 290 | 7:16 AM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1h12 | 8:28 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
EC 290 | 290 · S 8 18831 | 18831 | 7:29 AM St. Gallen | 1h00 | 8:29 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
EC 290 | 290 · S 7 18731 | 18731 · S 8 18831 | 18831 | 7:29 AM St. Gallen | 1h00 | 8:29 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
EC 290 | 290 | 7:29 AM St. Gallen | 0h59 | 8:28 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3258 | 3258 | 7:37 AM St. Gallen | 1h07 | 8:44 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3258 | 3258 | 7:37 AM St. Gallen | 1h15 | 8:52 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 21 2070 | 2070 · IC 5 514 | 514 | 7:46 AM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1h12 | 8:58 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 514 | 514 · S 7 18733 | 18733 · S 8 18833 | 18833 | 7:58 AM St. Gallen | 1h01 | 8:59 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IC 5 514 | 514 | 7:58 AM St. Gallen | 1h00 | 8:58 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5 514 | 514 · S 8 18833 | 18833 | 7:58 AM St. Gallen | 1h01 | 8:59 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 712 | 712 | 8:07 AM St. Gallen | 1h15 | 9:22 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 712 | 712 | 8:07 AM St. Gallen | 1h07 | 9:14 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 21 2076 | 2076 · IC 5 1514 | 1514 | 8:16 AM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1h12 | 9:28 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 1514 | 1514 · S 7 18735 | 18735 · S 8 18835 | 18835 | 8:28 AM St. Gallen | 1h01 | 9:29 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IC 5 1514 | 1514 · S 8 18835 | 18835 | 8:28 AM St. Gallen | 1h01 | 9:29 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 1514 | 1514 | 8:28 AM St. Gallen | 1h00 | 9:28 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3260 | 3260 | 8:37 AM St. Gallen | 1h07 | 9:44 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3260 | 3260 | 8:37 AM St. Gallen | 1h15 | 9:52 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 21 2080 | 2080 · IC 5 516 | 516 | 8:46 AM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1h12 | 9:58 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 516 | 516 · S 8 18837 | 18837 | 8:58 AM St. Gallen | 1h01 | 9:59 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 516 | 516 · S 7 18737 | 18737 · S 8 18837 | 18837 | 8:58 AM St. Gallen | 1h01 | 9:59 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IC 5 516 | 516 | 8:58 AM St. Gallen | 1h00 | 9:58 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 714 | 714 | 9:07 AM St. Gallen | 1h15 | 10:22 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 21 2086 | 2086 · EC 198 | 198 | 9:17 AM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1h11 | 10:28 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
S 21 2090 | 2090 · IC 5 518 | 518 | 9:47 AM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1h11 | 10:58 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
S 21 2096 | 2096 · IC 5 1518 | 1518 | 10:17 AM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1h11 | 11:28 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
S 22 4114 | 4114 · RJX 13478 | 13478 | 12:06 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1h22 | 1:28 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 720 | 720 | 12:07 PM St. Gallen | 1h15 | 1:22 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 720 | 720 | 12:07 PM St. Gallen | 1h07 | 1:14 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 21 2116 | 2116 · IR 13 3268 | 3268 | 12:21 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1h31 | 1:52 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
RJX 13478 | 13478 · S 8 18851 | 18851 | 12:27 PM St. Gallen | 1h02 | 1:29 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
RJX 13478 | 13478 · S 7 18751 | 18751 · S 8 18851 | 18851 | 12:27 PM St. Gallen | 1h02 | 1:29 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
RJX 13478 | 13478 | 12:27 PM St. Gallen | 1h01 | 1:28 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 22 4120 | 4120 · IC 5 524 | 524 | 12:36 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1h22 | 1:58 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3268 | 3268 | 12:37 PM St. Gallen | 1h15 | 1:52 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3268 | 3268 | 12:37 PM St. Gallen | 1h07 | 1:44 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 21 2122 | 2122 · IC 1 722 | 722 | 12:51 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1h31 | 2:22 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 524 | 524 · S 7 18753 | 18753 · S 8 18853 | 18853 | 12:58 PM St. Gallen | 1h01 | 1:59 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IC 5 524 | 524 | 12:58 PM St. Gallen | 1h00 | 1:58 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5 524 | 524 · S 8 18853 | 18853 | 12:58 PM St. Gallen | 1h01 | 1:59 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
S 22 4124 | 4124 · EC 194 | 194 | 1:06 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1h22 | 2:28 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 722 | 722 | 1:07 PM St. Gallen | 1h15 | 2:22 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Sankt Gallen to Zurich run on average 26 times per day, taking around 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€18) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 38 miles (62 km) distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 38 miles (62 km) |
Average train duration 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€18) |
Trains per day 26 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 1h 0m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
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Switzerland's leading art museum with major works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art, including Monet, Giacometti, and important Swiss collections.
National museum in a castle-like building near the main station. It offers essential insight into Swiss cultural history, design, and nationhood.
Remarkable private collection in a villa, featuring Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and early modern masterpieces in an intimate lakeside setting.
Zurich's famous old town shopping street links the main station to the lake. It is ideal for strolling, people-watching, and seeing the city's polished center.
Historic riverside old town with lanes, guild houses, churches, and viewpoints. It is the essential area for Zurich's medieval atmosphere.
Beautiful lakeside promenade lined with trees, gardens, and views across Lake Zurich. Perfect for a scenic walk in any season.
Sliced veal in a creamy white wine and mushroom sauce, usually served with rösti. It is Zurich’s signature dish and a classic in traditional brasseries.
Pan-fried grated potato cake with a crisp crust and soft center. A Swiss staple closely tied to Zurich and often served with meat, eggs, or cheese.
Swiss cheese fondue made by melting local cheeses with wine and garlic, then dipping bread. It is a beloved cold-weather social meal across Zurich.
Refined Swiss fine dining in a historic setting, led by a renowned chef. Known for modern tasting menus and polished service.
Historic casual restaurant by Lake Zurich, known for Zürich classics like rösti and veal dishes in a traditional guild-house setting.
Elegant old-town restaurant with classic Swiss and French cuisine. A strong choice for fondue, seasonal dishes, and a formal atmosphere.
Zurich is pricier than most European cities. Hotels, dining, and local transit are costly, though supermarkets and takeaway spots can help lower daily spend.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent service. Small rounding is common in cafes and taxis.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sankt Gallen to Zurich 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Sankt Gallen to Zurich trains use the St. Gallen to Zürich HB station pair, with some services arriving at Zürich Oerlikon. Use this guide to compare Sankt Gallen and Zurich train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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 St. Fiden is 1 km from Sankt Gallen city centre. Public transport options include:
St. Gallen St. Fiden has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at St. Gallen St. Fiden.
ATMs are available at St. Gallen St. Fiden.
Available at St. Gallen St. Fiden: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at St. Gallen St. Fiden: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at St. Gallen St. Fiden.
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich HB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
Zürich Oerlikon is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Oerlikon 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: Negishi Sushi Bar, Le Muh
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Oerlikon: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Courtyard Zurich North, Swissotel Zurich, Hotel Sternen Oerlikon.
Zürich Altstetten is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Altstetten 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 Markthalle, Restaurant LaSalle
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Altstetten. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Altstetten. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Altstetten: Elevators.
Nearby hotels include Placid Hotel Zurich, Best Western Hotel Spirgarten, H+ Hotel Zürich.
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