- Must visit
Textilmuseum St. Gallen
Leading museum on St. Gallen’s textile history, embroidery, and fashion, with rotating exhibitions in a historic city-center building.
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$30
Fastest journey
58 m
Average duration
58 m
Trains per day
103
Distance
62 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Sankt Gallen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Sankt Gallen will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 103 trains that leave Zurich for Sankt Gallen on Sat, Jun 20, 51 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 62 km distance in an average of 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 58 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 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 1 713 | 713
IC 1 713 | 713
IC 1 721 | 721
IC 1 713 | 713 · S 21 2125 | 2125
IR 55 719 | 719
EC 99 | 99
EC 191 | 191
EC 193 | 193
EC 195 | 195
IC 5 509 | 509Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Sankt 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 train which can get you there in 1h 3m. 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 $1, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 38 miles (62 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price | $4 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m 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 Zurich to Sankt Gallen:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Sankt Gallen costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to Sankt Gallen take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 5m.
The journey is about 1m faster (1h 3m by train vs 1h 4m by car) and roughly $42 (€34) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($31 (€25) vs $73 (€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 Zurich to Sankt Gallen trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S 8 18820 | 18820 · EC 13473 | 13473 | 6:30 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h04 | 7:34 AM St. Gallen | 1 transfer | |
EC 13473 | 13473 · S 21 2075 | 2075 | 6:32 AM Zurich HB | 1h20 | 7:52 AM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
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 1 703 | 703 | 6:44 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h08 | 7:52 AM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 8 18822 | 18822 · IC 5 507 | 507 | 7:00 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h02 | 8:02 AM St. Gallen | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 507 | 507 | 7:02 AM Zurich HB | 1h00 | 8:02 AM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5 507 | 507 · S 22 4077 | 4077 | 7:02 AM Zurich HB | 1h05 | 8:07 AM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3257 | 3257 | 7:08 AM Zurich HB | 1h14 | 8:22 AM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3257 | 3257 · B 180 18013 | 18013 · S 21 2080 | 2080 | 7:08 AM Zurich HB | 1h38 | 8:46 AM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IR 13 3257 | 3257 | 7:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h07 | 8:22 AM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 8 18824 | 18824 · EC 97 | 97 | 7:30 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h00 | 8:30 AM St. Gallen | 1 transfer | |
EC 97 | 97 | 7:32 AM Zurich HB | 0h58 | 8:30 AM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 97 | 97 · S 21 2085 | 2085 | 7:32 AM Zurich HB | 1h21 | 8:53 AM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 705 | 705 | 7:37 AM Zurich HB | 1h15 | 8:52 AM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 705 | 705 | 7:44 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h08 | 8:52 AM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 8 18826 | 18826 · IC 5 509 | 509 | 8:00 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h02 | 9:02 AM St. Gallen | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 509 | 509 · S 21 2089 | 2089 | 8:02 AM Zurich HB | 1h21 | 9:23 AM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
IR 13 3259 | 3259 · B 180 18015 | 18015 · S 21 2090 | 2090 | 8:08 AM Zurich HB | 1h39 | 9:47 AM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IR 13 3259 | 3259 | 8:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h07 | 9:22 AM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 8 18828 | 18828 · RJX 13477 | 13477 | 8:30 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h04 | 9:34 AM St. Gallen | 1 transfer | |
RJX 13477 | 13477 · S 21 2095 | 2095 | 8:32 AM Zurich HB | 1h21 | 9:53 AM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
IC 1 707 | 707 | 8:44 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h08 | 9:52 AM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 8 18830 | 18830 · IC 5 511 | 511 | 9:00 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h02 | 10:02 AM St. Gallen | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 511 | 511 · S 21 2099 | 2099 | 9:02 AM Zurich HB | 1h21 | 10:23 AM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 511 | 511 | 9:02 AM Zurich HB | 1h00 | 10:02 AM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3261 | 3261 · B 180 18017 | 18017 · S 21 2100 | 2100 | 9:08 AM Zurich HB | 1h39 | 10:47 AM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IR 13 3261 | 3261 | 9:08 AM Zurich HB | 1h14 | 10:22 AM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3261 | 3261 | 9:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h07 | 10:22 AM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 8 18832 | 18832 · EC 99 | 99 | 9:30 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h00 | 10:30 AM St. Gallen | 1 transfer | |
EC 99 | 99 · S 21 2105 | 2105 | 9:32 AM Zurich HB | 1h21 | 10:53 AM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
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 1 709 | 709 | 9:44 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h08 | 10:52 AM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 8 18834 | 18834 · IC 5 513 | 513 | 10:00 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h02 | 11:02 AM St. Gallen | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 513 | 513 · S 21 2109 | 2109 | 10:02 AM Zurich HB | 1h21 | 11:23 AM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
IR 13 3263 | 3263 | 10:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h07 | 11:22 AM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 8 18836 | 18836 · RJX 13479 | 13479 | 10:30 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h04 | 11:34 AM St. Gallen | 1 transfer | |
RJX 13479 | 13479 · S 22 4111 | 4111 | 10:32 AM Zurich HB | 1h10 | 11:42 AM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
RJX 13479 | 13479 | 10:32 AM Zurich HB | 1h02 | 11:34 AM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 711 | 711 · S 21 2115 | 2115 | 10:37 AM Zurich HB | 1h20 | 11:57 AM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 711 | 711 | 10:37 AM Zurich HB | 1h15 | 11:52 AM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 711 | 711 | 10:44 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h08 | 11:52 AM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 8 18838 | 18838 · IC 5 515 | 515 | 11:00 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h02 | 12:02 PM St. Gallen | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 515 | 515 · S 22 4117 | 4117 | 11:02 AM Zurich HB | 1h10 | 12:12 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
IR 13 3265 | 3265 · S 21 2119 | 2119 | 11:08 AM Zurich HB | 1h19 | 12:27 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3265 | 3265 | 11:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h07 | 12:22 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 8 18840 | 18840 · EC 191 | 191 | 11:30 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h00 | 12:30 PM St. Gallen | 1 transfer | |
EC 191 | 191 · S 22 4121 | 4121 | 11:32 AM Zurich HB | 1h10 | 12:42 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
EC 191 | 191 | 11:32 AM Zurich HB | 0h58 | 12:30 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 713 | 713 · S 21 2125 | 2125 | 11:37 AM Zurich HB | 1h20 | 12:57 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 713 | 713 | 11:37 AM Zurich HB | 1h15 | 12:52 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 713 | 713 | 11:44 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h08 | 12:52 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 8 18842 | 18842 · IC 5 517 | 517 | 12:00 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h02 | 1:02 PM St. Gallen | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 517 | 517 · S 22 4127 | 4127 | 12:02 PM Zurich HB | 1h10 | 1:12 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 517 | 517 | 12:02 PM Zurich HB | 1h00 | 1:02 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3267 | 3267 · S 21 2129 | 2129 | 12:08 PM Zurich HB | 1h19 | 1:27 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3267 | 3267 | 12:08 PM Zurich HB | 1h14 | 1:22 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3267 | 3267 | 12:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h07 | 1:22 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 8 18844 | 18844 · IC 5 1519 | 1519 | 12:30 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h02 | 1:32 PM St. Gallen | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 1519 | 1519 · S 22 4131 | 4131 | 12:32 PM Zurich HB | 1h10 | 1:42 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
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 1 715 | 715 · S 21 2135 | 2135 | 12:37 PM Zurich HB | 1h20 | 1:57 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 715 | 715 | 12:44 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h08 | 1:52 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 8 18846 | 18846 · IC 5 519 | 519 | 1:00 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h02 | 2:02 PM St. Gallen | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 519 | 519 | 1:02 PM Zurich HB | 1h00 | 2:02 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3269 | 3269 · S 21 2139 | 2139 | 1:08 PM Zurich HB | 1h19 | 2:27 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3269 | 3269 | 1:08 PM Zurich HB | 1h14 | 2:22 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3269 | 3269 | 1:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h07 | 2:22 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 8 18848 | 18848 · EC 193 | 193 | 1:30 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h00 | 2:30 PM St. Gallen | 1 transfer | |
EC 193 | 193 | 1:32 PM Zurich HB | 0h58 | 2:30 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 717 | 717 · S 21 2145 | 2145 | 1:37 PM Zurich HB | 1h20 | 2:57 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 717 | 717 | 1:37 PM Zurich HB | 1h15 | 2:52 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 717 | 717 | 1:44 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h08 | 2:52 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 8 18850 | 18850 · IC 5 521 | 521 | 2:00 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h02 | 3:02 PM St. Gallen | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 521 | 521 | 2:02 PM Zurich HB | 1h00 | 3:02 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3271 | 3271 · S 21 2149 | 2149 | 2:08 PM Zurich HB | 1h19 | 3:27 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3271 | 3271 | 2:08 PM Zurich HB | 1h14 | 3:22 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3271 | 3271 | 2:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h07 | 3:22 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 8 18852 | 18852 · RJX 13483 | 13483 | 2:30 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h04 | 3:34 PM St. Gallen | 1 transfer | |
RJX 13483 | 13483 | 2:32 PM Zurich HB | 1h02 | 3:34 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 719 | 719 · S 21 2155 | 2155 | 2:37 PM Zurich HB | 1h20 | 3:57 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 719 | 719 | 2:37 PM Zurich HB | 1h15 | 3:52 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 719 | 719 | 2:44 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h08 | 3:52 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 8 18854 | 18854 · IC 5 523 | 523 | 3:00 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h02 | 4:02 PM St. Gallen | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 523 | 523 · S 22 4157 | 4157 | 3:02 PM Zurich HB | 1h10 | 4:12 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 523 | 523 | 3:02 PM Zurich HB | 1h00 | 4:02 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3273 | 3273 · S 21 2159 | 2159 | 3:08 PM Zurich HB | 1h19 | 4:27 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3273 | 3273 | 3:08 PM Zurich HB | 1h14 | 4:22 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3273 | 3273 | 3:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h07 | 4:22 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 8 18856 | 18856 · EC 195 | 195 | 3:30 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h00 | 4:30 PM St. Gallen | 1 transfer | |
EC 195 | 195 · S 22 4161 | 4161 | 3:32 PM Zurich HB | 1h10 | 4:42 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
EC 195 | 195 | 3:32 PM Zurich HB | 0h58 | 4:30 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 721 | 721 · S 21 2165 | 2165 | 3:37 PM Zurich HB | 1h20 | 4:57 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 721 | 721 | 3:37 PM Zurich HB | 1h15 | 4:52 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 721 | 721 | 3:44 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h08 | 4:52 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 8 18858 | 18858 · IC 5 525 | 525 | 4:00 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h02 | 5:02 PM St. Gallen | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 525 | 525 · S 22 4167 | 4167 | 4:02 PM Zurich HB | 1h10 | 5:12 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 525 | 525 | 4:02 PM Zurich HB | 1h00 | 5:02 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3275 | 3275 · S 21 2169 | 2169 | 4:08 PM Zurich HB | 1h19 | 5:27 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3275 | 3275 | 4:08 PM Zurich HB | 1h14 | 5:22 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3275 | 3275 | 4:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h07 | 5:22 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 8 18860 | 18860 · IC 5 1527 | 1527 | 4:30 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h02 | 5:32 PM St. Gallen | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 1527 | 1527 · S 22 4171 | 4171 | 4:32 PM Zurich HB | 1h10 | 5:42 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 1527 | 1527 | 4:32 PM Zurich HB | 1h00 | 5:32 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 723 | 723 · S 21 2175 | 2175 | 4:37 PM Zurich HB | 1h20 | 5:57 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 723 | 723 | 4:37 PM Zurich HB | 1h15 | 5:52 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 723 | 723 | 4:44 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h08 | 5:52 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 8 18862 | 18862 · IC 5 527 | 527 | 5:00 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h02 | 6:02 PM St. Gallen | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 527 | 527 · S 22 4177 | 4177 | 5:02 PM Zurich HB | 1h10 | 6:12 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 527 | 527 | 5:02 PM Zurich HB | 1h00 | 6:02 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3277 | 3277 · S 21 2179 | 2179 | 5:08 PM Zurich HB | 1h19 | 6:27 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3277 | 3277 | 5:08 PM Zurich HB | 1h14 | 6:22 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3277 | 3277 | 5:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h07 | 6:22 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 8 18864 | 18864 · EC 197 | 197 | 5:30 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h00 | 6:30 PM St. Gallen | 1 transfer | |
EC 197 | 197 · S 22 4181 | 4181 | 5:32 PM Zurich HB | 1h10 | 6:42 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
EC 197 | 197 | 5:32 PM Zurich HB | 0h58 | 6:30 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 725 | 725 · S 21 2185 | 2185 | 5:37 PM Zurich HB | 1h20 | 6:57 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 725 | 725 | 5:37 PM Zurich HB | 1h15 | 6:52 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 725 | 725 | 5:44 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h08 | 6:52 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 8 18866 | 18866 · IC 5 529 | 529 | 6:00 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h02 | 7:02 PM St. Gallen | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 529 | 529 · S 22 4187 | 4187 | 6:02 PM Zurich HB | 1h10 | 7:12 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 529 | 529 | 6:02 PM Zurich HB | 1h00 | 7:02 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3279 | 3279 · S 21 2189 | 2189 | 6:08 PM Zurich HB | 1h19 | 7:27 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3279 | 3279 | 6:08 PM Zurich HB | 1h14 | 7:22 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3279 | 3279 | 6:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h07 | 7:22 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 8 18868 | 18868 · IC 5 1531 | 1531 | 6:30 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h02 | 7:32 PM St. Gallen | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 1531 | 1531 | 6:32 PM Zurich HB | 1h00 | 7:32 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 727 | 727 · S 21 2195 | 2195 | 6:37 PM Zurich HB | 1h20 | 7:57 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 727 | 727 | 6:37 PM Zurich HB | 1h15 | 7:52 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 727 | 727 | 6:44 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h08 | 7:52 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 8 18870 | 18870 · IC 5 531 | 531 | 7:00 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h02 | 8:02 PM St. Gallen | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 531 | 531 | 7:02 PM Zurich HB | 1h00 | 8:02 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3281 | 3281 · S 21 2199 | 2199 | 7:08 PM Zurich HB | 1h19 | 8:27 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3281 | 3281 | 7:08 PM Zurich HB | 1h14 | 8:22 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3281 | 3281 | 7:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h07 | 8:22 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 8 18872 | 18872 · EC 199 | 199 | 7:30 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h00 | 8:30 PM St. Gallen | 1 transfer | |
EC 199 | 199 | 7:32 PM Zurich HB | 0h58 | 8:30 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 729 | 729 · S 21 2205 | 2205 | 7:37 PM Zurich HB | 1h20 | 8:57 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 729 | 729 | 7:37 PM Zurich HB | 1h15 | 8:52 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 729 | 729 | 7:44 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h08 | 8:52 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 8 18874 | 18874 · IC 5 533 | 533 | 8:00 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h02 | 9:02 PM St. Gallen | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 533 | 533 | 8:02 PM Zurich HB | 1h00 | 9:02 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3283 | 3283 · S 21 2209 | 2209 | 8:08 PM Zurich HB | 1h19 | 9:27 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3283 | 3283 | 8:08 PM Zurich HB | 1h14 | 9:22 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3283 | 3283 | 8:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h07 | 9:22 PM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 731 | 731 · S 21 2215 | 2215 | 8:37 PM Zurich HB | 1h20 | 9:57 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3285 | 3285 · S 21 2219 | 2219 | 9:08 PM Zurich HB | 1h19 | 10:27 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 733 | 733 · S 21 2225 | 2225 | 9:37 PM Zurich HB | 1h20 | 10:57 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3287 | 3287 · S 21 2229 | 2229 | 10:08 PM Zurich HB | 1h19 | 11:27 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 735 | 735 · S 21 2235 | 2235 | 10:37 PM Zurich HB | 1h24 | 12:01 AM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Zurich to Sankt Gallen run on average 24 times per day, taking around 1h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) but you can travel from only $1 (€1) by bus.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, 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 1h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Trains per day 24 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 1h 0m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
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Leading museum on St. Gallen’s textile history, embroidery, and fashion, with rotating exhibitions in a historic city-center building.
UNESCO-listed abbey library displaying exceptional medieval manuscripts in one of Europe’s most beautiful historic library interiors.
Major fine arts museum with Swiss and international works, especially strong in modern and contemporary art.
The city’s most atmospheric walking area, known for narrow lanes, painted oriel windows, and historic architecture.
Beloved hilltop recreation area with ponds, walking paths, and one of the best panoramic views over St. Gallen.
Historic abbey square forming the ceremonial heart of the UNESCO district, surrounded by major monuments and classic views.
The city’s signature veal sausage, traditionally seasoned with mace and usually eaten with bread rather than mustard. It is one of Eastern Switzerland’s best-known regional specialties.
A famous St. Gallen sausage closely tied to the OLMA agricultural fair. It is a larger grilled bratwurst and a classic local street-food choice.
A crusty double bread roll from Eastern Switzerland, commonly served with sausages, cheese, or butter. It is a simple but very local bakery staple.
Popular Italian-influenced restaurant with a strong local reputation for quality ingredients and stylish dining. Better for a refined meal than strictly traditional fare.
Historic brewery restaurant serving Swiss classics and St. Gallen specialties in a traditional setting. A strong choice for local sausages and hearty regional dishes.
Well-known restaurant and brewery-style venue with a lively atmosphere and a menu focused on Swiss and regional comfort food. Popular with both locals and visitors.
Prices are high by European standards. Hotels, dining, and transport cost more, though supermarkets and lunch deals help.
Service is included in prices. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for very good service is appreciated. Round up taxi fares.
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St. Gallen -> St. Gallen Hauptbahnhof
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Sankt 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 Sankt Gallen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Zurich to Sankt Gallen trains use the Zürich HB to St. Gallen station pair, with some services arriving at St. Gallen Güterbahnhof. Use this guide to compare Zurich and Sankt Gallen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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.
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