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Compare train, bus, and flight for Leipzig to Sankt Gallen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Sankt Gallen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 27m. 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 $37, and a train costs an average of $64.
Distance: 301 miles (486 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$161 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest | $132 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 57m Average total duration Fastest 6h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 50m Average total duration 11h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 32m 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 Leipzig to Sankt Gallen:
A bus is $101 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Sankt Gallen costing on average $161 (€131).
A bus is $476 (€387) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Sankt Gallen costing on average $536 (€436).
Other travel options to Sankt Gallen take longer:
Flight takes on average 10h 7m.
Bus takes on average 11h 20m.
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How to get from Leipzig to Sankt Gallen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leipzig to Sankt Gallen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
ICE 609 · IC 60408 · IC 561 · IC 151111:55 PM9h37Leipzig Hbf9:32 AMSt. Gallen$611One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
ICE 609 · IC 60408 · IC 561 · IC 151111:55 PM9h37Leipzig Hbf9:32 AMSt. Gallen$611One-way3 transfers
Fastest
LH157+
LH57406:40 PM3h10Leipzig/Halle Airport9:50 PMZurich Airport$7051One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 505 · ECE 1909:55 AM7h33Leipzig Hbf5:28 PMSt. Gallen$681One-way1 transfer
ICE 699 · IC 60403 · IC 559 · EC 9710:58 PM9h32Leipzig Hbf8:30 AMSt. Gallen$681One-way3 transfers
ICE 695 · ICE 77 · IR 2055 · IC 5056:48 PM12h14Leipzig Hbf7:02 AMSt. Gallen$681One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus1:35 AM11h25Leipzig, Hbf1:00 PMSt. Gallen, Bahnhof$691One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 AM14h25Leipzig, Hbf1:25 AMSt. Gallen, Bahnhof$691One-way1 transfer
OS286 · OS1317:30 PM12h35Leipzig/Halle Airport8:05 AMZurich Airport$7031One-way1 transfer
OS286 · OS1337:30 PM14h15Leipzig/Halle Airport9:45 AMZurich Airport$7031One-way1 transfer
OS286 · OS1357:30 PM15h30Leipzig/Halle Airport11:00 AMZurich Airport$7031One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Sankt Gallen:
A bus is $101 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Sankt Gallen costing on average $161 (€131).
A bus is $476 (€387) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Sankt Gallen costing on average $536 (€436).
Other travel options to Sankt Gallen take longer:
Flight takes on average 10h 7m.
Bus takes on average 11h 20m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leipzig and Sankt Gallen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in St. Gallen.
- Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in St. Gallen, Bahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Sankt Gallen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Sankt Gallen by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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