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Compare bus, train, and flight for Brussels to Sankt Gallen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Sankt Gallen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €68 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €68, while a flight costs an average of €373.
Distance: 328 miles (528 km)
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€147 Average price | €68 Average price Cheapest | €373 Average price | €179 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 23m Average total duration 7h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 29m Average total duration 17h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Brussels to Sankt Gallen
Compare the available ways to get from Brussels to Sankt Gallen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Sankt Gallen:
A bus is €79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Sankt Gallen costing on average €147.
A bus is €305 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Sankt Gallen costing on average €373.
Other travel options to Sankt Gallen take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 23m.
Bus takes on average 18h 29m.
Tickets start at around €147 compared to roughly €179 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €33. The journey takes 7h 53m versus 7h 34m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Brussels to Sankt Gallen
How to get from Brussels to Sankt Gallen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brussels to Sankt Gallen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:15 AM22h10Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)1:25 AMSt. Gallen, Bahnhof€581One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:15 AM22h10Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)1:25 AMSt. Gallen, Bahnhof€581One-way2 transfers
Fastest
SN27333:20 PM1h15Brussels Airport4:35 PMZurich Airport€2301One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 13 · ICE 105 · IR 32758:25 AM8h57Brussels-Midi5:22 PMSt. Gallen€801One-way2 transfers
ICE 11 · ICE 103 · IC 795 · IR 32716:23 AM8h59Brussels-Midi3:22 PMSt. Gallen€801One-way3 transfers
ICE 15 · ICE 107 · IC 781 · IR 327910:22 AM9h00Brussels-Midi7:22 PMSt. Gallen€901One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:15 PM21h10Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)5:25 PMSt. Gallen, Bahnhof€581One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 AM24h50Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)5:05 AMSt. Gallen, Bahnhof€591One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM20h45Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)1:00 PMSt. Gallen, Bahnhof€601One-way2 transfers
VY1083 · VY12269:55 PM11h00Brussels Airport8:55 AMZurich Airport€931One-way1 transfer
VY1079 · VY12282:00 PM6h25Brussels Airport8:25 PMZurich Airport€1351One-way1 transfer
KL1706 · KL19252:45 PM3h40Brussels Airport6:25 PMZurich Airport€1391One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Sankt Gallen:
A bus is €79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Sankt Gallen costing on average €147.
A bus is €305 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Sankt Gallen costing on average €373.
Other travel options to Sankt Gallen take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 23m.
Bus takes on average 18h 29m.
- Around 46 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Sankt Gallen as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in St. Gallen.
- Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in St. Gallen, Bahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Sankt Gallen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Sankt Gallen by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Eurowings, BA Cityflyer, Brussels Airlines, Air France, KLM, Qatar Airways, Austrian Airlines, Vueling, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, ITA, British Airways, Edelweiss Air to go to Sankt Gallen by flight.
- 5 direct flights per day with CitizenPlane, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Edelweiss Air.
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