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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich HB to St. Gallen
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$32
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
57 m
Trains per day
55
Distance
63 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich HB to St. Gallen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich HB to St. Gallen will cost around $32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 55 trains that leave Zurich HB for St. Gallen on Thu, Jul 09, 55 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 09 the direct trains cover the 63 km distance in an average of 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 55 m .
On Thu, Jul 09 the slowest trains will take 58 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 1 713 | 71311:37 AM1h15Zurich HB12:52 PMSt. Gallen$231One-way0 transfers- IC 1 717 | 7171:37 PM1h15Zurich HB2:52 PMSt. Gallen$231One-way0 transfers
- IC 1 711 | 71110:37 AM1h15Zurich HB11:52 AMSt. Gallen$231One-way0 transfers
- IC 1 715 | 71512:37 PM1h15Zurich HB1:52 PMSt. Gallen$231One-way0 transfers
- IR 13 3271 | 32712:08 PM1h14Zurich HB3:22 PMSt. Gallen$241One-way0 transfers
- EC 95 | 955:35 AM0h55Zurich HB6:30 AMSt. Gallen$451One-way0 transfers
- EC 97 | 977:32 AM0h58Zurich HB8:30 AMSt. Gallen$451One-way0 transfers
- EC 99 | 999:32 AM0h58Zurich HB10:30 AMSt. Gallen$451One-way0 transfers
- EC 191 | 19111:32 AM0h58Zurich HB12:30 PMSt. Gallen$511One-way0 transfers
- EC 195 | 1953:32 PM0h58Zurich HB4:30 PMSt. Gallen$451One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Zurich HB to St. Gallen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich HB to St. Gallen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $1. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $1, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 39 miles (63 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 35m Average total duration 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich HB to St. Gallen:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich HB to St. Gallen costing on average $31 (€26).
Other travel options to St. Gallen take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 5m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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.
Direct services run with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Zurich HB to St. Gallen train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich HB to St. Gallen trains for today, Wednesday, July 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC 5 511 | 511 | 9:02 AM Zurich HB | 1h00 | 10:02 AM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 13 3261 | 3261 | 9:08 AM Zurich HB | 1h14 | 10:22 AM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EC 99 | 99 | 9:32 AM Zurich HB | 0h58 | 10:30 AM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 1 709 | 709 | 9:37 AM Zurich HB | 1h15 | 10:52 AM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 5 513 | 513 | 10:02 AM Zurich HB | 1h00 | 11:02 AM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 13 3263 | 3263 | 10:08 AM Zurich HB | 1h14 | 11:22 AM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| RJX 13479 | 13479 | 10:32 AM Zurich HB | 1h02 | 11:34 AM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 1 711 | 711 | 10:37 AM Zurich HB | 1h15 | 11:52 AM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 5 515 | 515 | 11:02 AM Zurich HB | 1h00 | 12:02 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 13 3265 | 3265 | 11:08 AM Zurich HB | 1h14 | 12:22 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EC 191 | 191 | 11:32 AM Zurich HB | 0h58 | 12:30 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 1 713 | 713 | 11:37 AM Zurich HB | 1h15 | 12:52 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 5 517 | 517 | 12:02 PM Zurich HB | 1h00 | 1:02 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 13 3267 | 3267 | 12:08 PM Zurich HB | 1h14 | 1:22 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 5 1519 | 1519 | 12:32 PM Zurich HB | 1h00 | 1:32 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 1 715 | 715 | 12:37 PM Zurich HB | 1h15 | 1:52 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 5 519 | 519 | 1:02 PM Zurich HB | 1h00 | 2:02 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 13 3269 | 3269 | 1:08 PM Zurich HB | 1h14 | 2:22 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EC 193 | 193 | 1:32 PM Zurich HB | 0h58 | 2:30 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 1 717 | 717 | 1:37 PM Zurich HB | 1h15 | 2:52 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 5 521 | 521 | 2:02 PM Zurich HB | 1h00 | 3:02 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, July 9 | |||||
| EC 95 | 95 | 5:35 AM Zurich HB | 0h55 | 6:30 AM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 1 701 | 701 | 5:37 AM Zurich HB | 1h15 | 6:52 AM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 5 505 | 505 | 6:02 AM Zurich HB | 1h00 | 7:02 AM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 13 3255 | 3255 | 6:08 AM Zurich HB | 1h14 | 7:22 AM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EC 13473 | 13473 | 6:32 AM Zurich HB | 1h02 | 7:34 AM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 1 703 | 703 | 6:37 AM Zurich HB | 1h15 | 7:52 AM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 5 507 | 507 | 7:02 AM Zurich HB | 1h00 | 8:02 AM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 13 3257 | 3257 | 7:08 AM Zurich HB | 1h14 | 8:22 AM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EC 97 | 97 | 7:32 AM Zurich HB | 0h58 | 8:30 AM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 1 705 | 705 | 7:37 AM Zurich HB | 1h15 | 8:52 AM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 5 509 | 509 | 8:02 AM Zurich HB | 1h00 | 9:02 AM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 13 3259 | 3259 | 8:08 AM Zurich HB | 1h14 | 9:22 AM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| RJX 13477 | 13477 | 8:32 AM Zurich HB | 1h02 | 9:34 AM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 1 707 | 707 | 8:37 AM Zurich HB | 1h15 | 9:52 AM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich HB to St. Gallen
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Trains from Zurich HB to St. Gallen run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 (€19) but you can travel from only $1 (€1) by bus.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:37, the last at 23:24. The fastest train covers the 39 miles (63 km) distance in 58m.
Distance 39 miles (63 km) |
Average train duration 1h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€19) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 58m |
First train 3:37 AM |
Last train 11:24 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Zurich HB to St. Gallen trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Zurich HB and St. Gallen from $1 (€1). 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 Zurich HB to St. Gallen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich HB to St. 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 St. Gallen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Zurich HB to St. Gallen
Most Zurich HB to St. Gallen trains use the Zürich HB to St. Gallen station pair. Use this guide to compare Zurich HB and St. Gallen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Zürich HB from Zurich city centre
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich HB train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
Getting to St. Gallen from Sankt Gallen city centre
St. Gallen 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 and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Lagerhaus, Restaurant Marktplatz
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at St. Gallen. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at St. Gallen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at St. Gallen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at St. Gallen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at St. Gallen: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Walhalla, Hotel Metropol, Hotel Dom.
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