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Compare train and bus for Bern to Sankt Gallen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bern to Sankt Gallen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 13m. 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 $16, and a train costs an average of $62.
Distance: 96 miles (155 km)
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$71 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest |
2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Bern to Sankt Gallen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Bern to Sankt Gallen:
A bus is $46 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bern to Sankt Gallen costing on average $62 (€50).
Other travel options to Sankt Gallen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 45m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bern and Sankt Gallen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bern Hauptbahnhof and arrive in St. Gallen.
- Travel with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Sankt Gallen by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Sankt Gallen by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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