The cheapest and fastest trains from Sankt Gallen to Zurich Airport
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
48 m
Average duration
55 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
61 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sankt Gallen to Zurich Airport 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 Airport will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 3 trains that leave Sankt Gallen for Zurich Airport on Tue, Dec 02, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 02 the direct trains cover the 61 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 48 m .
On Tue, Dec 02 the slowest trains will take 59 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.






Live departures
Sankt Gallen to Zurich Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Sankt Gallen to Zurich Airport trains for today, Monday, December 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
B 11 | 11026 · S 21 2089 | 2089 · EC 198 | 198 | 8:11 AM Sankt Gallen | 1h05 | 9:16 AM Zurich Airport | 2 transfers | |
| Tuesday, December 2 | |||||
![]() | 7:07 AM Sankt Gallen | 0h59 | 8:06 AM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sankt Gallen to Zurich Airport
Trains from Sankt Gallen to Zurich Airport run on average 22 times per day, taking around 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:07, the last at 14:58. The fastest train covers the 37 miles (61 km) distance in 47m.
Distance 37 miles (61 km) |
Average train duration 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€10) |
Trains per day 22 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 47m |
First train 06:07 |
Last train 14:58 |
Train companies: SBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Thurbo, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Sankt Gallen to Zurich Airport trainsSBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Thurbo, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Sankt Gallen and Zurich Airport from $13 (€10). 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 Sankt Gallen to Zurich Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sankt Gallen to Zurich Airport 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 Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Sankt Gallen to Zurich Airport
- 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
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