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Compare train and bus for Basel to Sankt Gallen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Sankt Gallen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, while a train costs an average of $63.
Distance: 84 miles (136 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$63 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $89 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Basel to Sankt Gallen
Compare the available ways to get from Basel to Sankt Gallen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Sankt Gallen:
A bus is $34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Sankt Gallen costing on average $63.
Other travel options to Sankt Gallen take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 4m.
Tickets start at around $63 compared to roughly $89 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $27. The journey takes 2h 7m versus 2h 1m 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.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Basel to Sankt Gallen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Sankt Gallen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- IR 37 2263 | 2263 · IC 5 513 | 513
8:43 AM 2h19 Basel SBB 11:02 AM St. Gallen $53 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- IR 37 2263 | 2263 · IC 5 513 | 513
8:43 AM 2h19 Basel SBB 11:02 AM St. Gallen $53 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- IC 3 563 | 563 · EC 99 | 99
8:33 AM 1h57 Basel SBB 10:30 AM St. Gallen $85 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- IR 37 2263 | 2263 · IC 5 513 | 513 · S 21 2109 | 2109
8:43 AM 2h40 Basel SBB 11:23 AM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof $53 1 One-way 2 transfers - IR 37 2263 | 2263 · IC 5 513 | 513
8:43 AM 2h19 Basel SBB 11:02 AM St. Gallen $53 1 One-way 1 transfer - IR 37 2263 | 2263 · IC 5 513 | 513 · S 21 2109 | 2109
8:43 AM 2h40 Basel SBB 11:23 AM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof $53 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Sankt Gallen:
A bus is $34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Sankt Gallen costing on average $63.
Other travel options to Sankt Gallen take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 4m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Sankt Gallen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in St. Gallen.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Sankt Gallen by bus.
- Travel with SBB to go to Sankt Gallen by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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