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Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Sankt Gallen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Sankt Gallen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $46, and a train costs an average of $46.
Distance: 188 miles (304 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$124 Average price Cheapest | $87 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 50m Average total duration Fastest 5h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Sankt Gallen:
A bus is $67 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Sankt Gallen costing on average $124 (€99).
A bus is $235 (€187) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Sankt Gallen costing on average $292 (€233).
Other travel options to Sankt Gallen take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 20m.
Bus takes on average 11h 27m.
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How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Sankt Gallen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Sankt Gallen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:59 PM9h21Frankfurt am Main8:20 AMSankt Gallen$471One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
10:59 PM9h21Frankfurt am Main8:20 AMSankt Gallen$471One-way0 transfers
Fastest
10:59 PM9h21Frankfurt am Main8:20 AMSankt Gallen$471One-way0 transfers
Other options
12:45 PM11h40Frankfurt am Main12:25 AMSankt Gallen$471One-way0 transfers
11:45 PM12h10Frankfurt am Main11:55 AMSankt Gallen$741One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Sankt Gallen:
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Sankt Gallen costing on average $100 (€80).
A bus is $209 (€167) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Sankt Gallen costing on average $266 (€213).
Other travel options to Sankt Gallen take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 17m.
Bus takes on average 11h 25m.
- Around 30 flights per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Sankt Gallen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in St. Gallen.
- Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in St. Gallen, Bahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Sankt Gallen by train.
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