How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Sankt Gallen

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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 bus with prices starting from €30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 50m. 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 bus costs an average of €30, and a flight costs an average of €156.

Distance: 188 miles (304 km)

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€78

Average price

€216

Average price

€49

Average price

Cheapest

5h 47m

Average total duration

5h 17m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 50m

Average total duration

Fastest

50m

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3h 0m

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12h 6m

Average total duration

11h 36m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

Lufthansa Cityline

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FlixBus

Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Frankfurt am Main to Sankt Gallen

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Sankt Gallen by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Sankt Gallen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Deutsche BahnICE 277 · IR 3269
08:50AM5h32
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
02:22PMSt. Gallen
$781One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:20AM11h10
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
10:30PMSt. Gallen, Bahnhof
$561One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

CondorDE4313
08:40AM0h50
Frankfurt am Main Airport
09:30AMZurich Airport
$2571One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 527 · ECE 192
08:57AM6h31
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
03:28PMSt. Gallen
$901One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 513 · ICE 277 · IR 3269
08:51AM5h31
Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
02:22PMSt. Gallen
$901One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 513 · ECE 192
08:51AM6h37
Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
03:28PMSt. Gallen
$901One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:45AM10h50
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
06:35PMSt. Gallen, Bahnhof
$601One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
01:45PM11h40
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
01:25AMSt. Gallen, Bahnhof
$561One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:40AM12h15
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
12:55PMSt. Gallen, Bahnhof
$621One-way
1 transfer
CondorDE4313+SBBIC 1 711 | 711
08:40AM3h12
Frankfurt am Main Airport
11:52AMSt. Gallen
$2841One-way
1 transfer
CondorDE4313+SBBIC 5 515 | 515
08:40AM3h22
Frankfurt am Main Airport
12:02PMSt. Gallen
$2851One-way
1 transfer
CondorDE4313+SBBIR 13 3265 | 3265
08:40AM3h42
Frankfurt am Main Airport
12:22PMSt. Gallen
$2851One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Sankt Gallen

Travel to Sankt Gallen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Frankfurt am Main to Sankt Gallen.

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There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Sankt Gallen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Sankt Gallen is a bus with an average price of $38 (€30).

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Sankt Gallen:

A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Sankt Gallen costing on average $47 (€38).

A bus is $158 (€126) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Sankt Gallen costing on average $196 (€156).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Sankt Gallen is by flight with an average journey time of 50m.

Other travel options to Sankt Gallen take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 56m.

Bus takes on average 10h 40m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Sankt Gallen is approximately 188 miles (304 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Sankt Gallen is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Sankt Gallen:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Sankt Gallen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Sankt Gallen by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Sankt Gallen by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline to go to Sankt Gallen by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Frankfurt am Main to Sankt Gallen:
  • 12 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Sankt Gallen often also extend their vacation to go to Munich, Zurich, Milan, Vienna, Prague. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Sankt Gallen and these popular destinations at a great price.

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