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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dresden to Sankt Gallen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Sankt Gallen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $87 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 58m. 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 $87, while a flight costs an average of $452.
Distance: 318 miles (513 km)
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$162 Average price | $87 Average price Cheapest | $452 Average price | $137 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 46m Average total duration 8h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 46m Average total duration 12h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.1kg 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 Dresden to Sankt Gallen
Compare the available ways to get from Dresden to Sankt Gallen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Sankt Gallen:
A bus is $76 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Sankt Gallen costing on average $162.
A bus is $366 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Sankt Gallen costing on average $452.
Other travel options to Sankt Gallen take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 46m.
Bus takes on average 12h 46m.
Tickets start at around $162 compared to roughly $137 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$25. The journey takes 8h 16m versus 6h 49m 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 Dresden to Sankt Gallen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Sankt Gallen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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4:11 PM15h17Dresden7:28 AMSankt Gallen$2181One-way4 transfers
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- 4:11 PM15h17Dresden7:28 AMSankt Gallen$2181One-way4 transfers
Fastest
- 4:11 PM15h17Dresden7:28 AMSankt Gallen$2181One-way4 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Sankt Gallen:
A bus is $76 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Sankt Gallen costing on average $162.
A bus is $366 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Sankt Gallen costing on average $452.
Other travel options to Sankt Gallen take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 46m.
Bus takes on average 12h 46m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Sankt Gallen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in St. Gallen.
- Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in St. Gallen, Bahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, agilis to go to Sankt Gallen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Sankt Gallen by bus.
- Travel with Swiss, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti to go to Sankt Gallen by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways.
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