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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dortmund to Sankt Gallen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Sankt Gallen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, and a train costs an average of $171.
Distance: 295 miles (475 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$192 Average price | $58 Average price Cheapest | $134 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 52m Average total duration Fastest 8h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 0m Average total duration 16h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Sankt Gallen:
A bus is $134 (€109) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Sankt Gallen costing on average $192 (€157).
A bus is $183 (€150) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Sankt Gallen costing on average $242 (€198).
Other travel options to Sankt Gallen take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 22m.
Bus takes on average 16h 30m.
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How to get from Dortmund to Sankt Gallen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Sankt Gallen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:36 PM11h08Dortmund9:44 AMSankt Gallen$1431One-way3 transfers
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10:36 PM11h08Dortmund9:44 AMSankt Gallen$1431One-way3 transfers
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10:36 PM11h08Dortmund9:44 AMSankt Gallen$1431One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Sankt Gallen:
A bus is $134 (€109) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Sankt Gallen costing on average $192 (€157).
A bus is $183 (€150) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Sankt Gallen costing on average $242 (€198).
Other travel options to Sankt Gallen take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 22m.
Bus takes on average 16h 30m.
- Around 35 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Sankt Gallen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in St. Gallen.
- Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in St. Gallen, Bahnhof.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Sankt Gallen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Sankt Gallen by train.
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