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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 an average ticket price of DKK 596 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of DKK 596, while a flight costs an average of DKK 3,683.
Distance: 295 miles (475 km)
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DKK 1,043 Average price | DKK 596 Average price Cheapest | DKK 3,683 Average price | DKK 880 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 51m Average total duration 7h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 24m Average total duration 14h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Dortmund to Sankt Gallen
Compare the available ways to get from Dortmund to Sankt Gallen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Sankt Gallen:
A bus is DKK 448 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Sankt Gallen costing on average DKK 1,043.
A bus is DKK 3,087 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Sankt Gallen costing on average DKK 3,683.
Other travel options to Sankt Gallen take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 51m.
Bus takes on average 15h 24m.
Tickets start at around DKK 1,043 compared to roughly DKK 880 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -DKK 163. The journey takes 7h 21m versus 7h 5m 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 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.
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6:36 AM 7h08 Dortmund 1:44 PM Sankt Gallen DKK 932 1 One-way 3 transfers
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6:36 AM 7h08 Dortmund 1:44 PM Sankt Gallen DKK 932 1 One-way 3 transfers
Fastest
6:36 AM 7h08 Dortmund 1:44 PM Sankt Gallen DKK 932 1 One-way 3 transfers
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8:36 AM 7h08 Dortmund 3:44 PM Sankt Gallen DKK 932 1 One-way 3 transfers12:36 PM 7h08 Dortmund 7:44 PM Sankt Gallen DKK 932 1 One-way 3 transfers2:36 PM 7h08 Dortmund 9:44 PM Sankt Gallen DKK 932 1 One-way 3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Sankt Gallen:
A bus is DKK 448 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Sankt Gallen costing on average DKK 1,043.
A bus is DKK 3,087 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Sankt Gallen costing on average DKK 3,683.
Other travel options to Sankt Gallen take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 51m.
Bus takes on average 15h 24m.
- Around 77 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- 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.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Sankt Gallen by train.
- Travel with KLM, British Airways, Eurowings, Air France, Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Qatar Airways, Air Baltic, Vueling, Smartwings, GetJet Airlines to go to Sankt Gallen by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Sankt Gallen by bus.
- 11 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Air Baltic, Smartwings.
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