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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 an average ticket price of $61 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 49m. 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 $61, while a train costs an average of $124.
Distance: 301 miles (486 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$124 Average price | $61 Average price Cheapest | $133 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 49m Average total duration Fastest 6h 19m 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 $63 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Sankt Gallen costing on average $124 (€100).
A bus is $325 (€263) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Sankt Gallen costing on average $387 (€312).
Other travel options to Sankt Gallen take longer:
Flight takes on average 10h 22m.
Bus takes on average 11h 50m.
The journey is about 13m faster (6h 19m by train vs 6h 32m by car) and roughly $9 (€7) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($124 (€100) vs $133 (€108)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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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.
3:55 PM15h33Leipzig7:28 AMSankt Gallen$1801One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
3:55 PM15h33Leipzig7:28 AMSankt Gallen$1801One-way3 transfers
Fastest
5:27 PM14h01Leipzig7:28 AMSankt Gallen$2121One-way4 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Sankt Gallen:
A bus is $63 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Sankt Gallen costing on average $124 (€100).
A bus is $325 (€263) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Sankt Gallen costing on average $387 (€312).
Other travel options to Sankt Gallen take longer:
Flight takes on average 10h 22m.
Bus takes on average 11h 50m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 7 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in St. Gallen, Bahnhof.
- Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in St. Gallen.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Sankt Gallen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Sankt Gallen by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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