Zurich to Sankt Gallen train

Trains from Zurich to St. Gallen

Taking the train is the most convenient and comfortable way to travel to St. Gallen from Zurich. The good news is that there are many trains leaving daily, usually one every 15 to 45 minutes and which take on average 1 hour and 25 minutes to arrive at the final destination.

Zurich to St. Gallen train times: daily departures

If you are looking to take a train from Zurich to St. Gallen you will find that this route offers about 50 trains every day of the week. The firs train typically departs at around 6:00 a.m. and the last one leaves just a few minutes after 10:00 p.m. This will give you the chance to travel at almost all hours of the day.

How long is the journey by train from Zurich to St. Gallen?

The direct trip by from Zurich to St. Gallen usually lasts around 1 hour and 6 minutes. Nonetheless, if you decide to purchase a train ticket that involves multiple transfers, the journey time could become longer - to around 1 hour and 45 minutes.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Zurich to St. Gallen?

Departure station: The departure station in Zürich Oerlikon, located 2.8 miles from the city center, is a main train station for the city it also offers all the essential facilities such as bathrooms and waiting rooms, while also being connected by public transit with the city center. 

Arrival station: The arrival station is the St. Gallen station, located less than a mile from the city center, and it also includes all the essential facilities such as bathrooms and waiting rooms, as well as being conveniently connected to the city center.

Which train companies travel from Zurich to St. Gallen?

There is only one company that provides trains from Zurich to St. Gallen, the Schweizerische Bundesbahnen (Swiss Railways) or SBB.

SBB Zurich to St. Gallen

The SBB company offers high-speed trains that provides new and modernized amenities. The trains are equipped with catering services, business and quiet zones, family areas, and family coaches. Of course, travelers also have the chance to choose between first- and second-class tickets. The trains offer power sockets, large reclining chairs, ample space for luggage and free WiFi. The SBB offers around 50 trains departing daily 7 days a week with a journey time of fewer than 2 hours.

 Zurich to St. Gallen trains: services on board

The SBB offers you the chance to choose between first- and second-class carriage tickets. Moreover, travelers will be able to bring with them bulky luggage and set them in the designated storage spaces. Travelers that decide to bring along their pets have to ensure to follow the specific regulations in regards to sizes and fees for their pets, ahead of their departure. Lastly, travelers with limited mobility will be provided with designated seats and bathrooms equipped for convenience and comfort.

How to find cheap train tickets from Zurich to St. Gallen?

If you wish to save money on your next trip with a train from Zurich to St. Gallen, remember these tips. First of all, ensure that you book your tickets ahead of time, a few weeks to a month in advance of your departure is usually the ideal time to find the best offers. Second, try and stay flexible with the time of departure, this can be found as a convenient tip for this route as multiple trains depart daily. Finally, by departing on weekdays instead of weekends you may find more affordable prices as well.