How to travel from Cologne to Sankt Gallen

Travel between Cologne, Germany and Sankt Gallen, Switzerland is: Unrestricted.

Can travelers from Germany enter Switzerland?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Sankt Gallen from Cologne?

Conditions of entry into Switzerland:

• There are no current restrictions

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Sankt Gallen, Switzerland?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Switzerland has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face mask requirement: Regional advice

This information was last checked on 3/22/23. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey from Cologne to Sankt Gallen.

The restriction level for your return to Cologne, Germany from Switzerland is: Unrestricted.

Is my journey back to Cologne from Sankt Gallen restricted?

Entry into Germany is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Cologne from Sankt Gallen?

Conditions of reentry into Germany:

• There are no current restrictions

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Cologne, Germany?

You should observe these safety measures in Germany as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information about your return travel to Germany was last checked on 3/22/23. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Cologne from Sankt Gallen closer to your date of departure here.

There are 3 ways to travel to Sankt Gallen from Cologne including taking a bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to travel between Cologne and Sankt Gallen is by taking a train with an average price of $28 (€25).

This is compared to other travel options to Sankt Gallen:

A train is generally $39 (€34) less than a bus for the same trip. Taking a bus costs on average $67 (€59) from Cologne to Sankt Gallen.

Taking a train is about $51 (€45) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $79 (€70) for this route.

The quickest way to travel to Sankt Gallen from Cologne is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 10 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, getting to Sankt Gallen by bus can take on average 0 h 0 min.

In comparison, traveling by train can take you on average 8 h 53 min.

You should expect to travel around 265 miles (428 km) between Cologne and Sankt Gallen.

The average frequency per day from Cologne to Sankt Gallen is:

• Around 9 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Cologne and Sankt Gallen as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Sankt Gallen:

• Buses from Cologne to Sankt Gallen most often leave from Köln, Köln Bonn Airport (Fernbusbahnhof) and arrive in St. Gallen, Bahnhof.
• Trains most often depart from Cologne at Köln Hbf and arrive in Sankt Gallen at St. Gallen.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Sankt Gallen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Flixbus for buses to Sankt Gallen. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Flixbus Cologne to Sankt Gallen tickets on Omio for $67 (€59).
• Eurowings can get you to Sankt Gallen by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Eurowings from Cologne to Sankt Gallen for $79 (€70) on Omio.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn for trains to Sankt Gallen. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Cologne to Sankt Gallen tickets on Omio for $28 (€25).

When planning your trip from Cologne to Sankt Gallen, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets cost $67 (€59) one way on average.
• Plane tickets are costing on average $79 (€70) one way.
• Train tickets cost $28 (€25) one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Cologne to Sankt Gallen online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.