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Compare train, bus, and flight for Nuremberg to Sankt Gallen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg to Sankt Gallen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €45 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €45, while a flight costs an average of €395.
Distance: 159 miles (257 km)
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€77 Average price | €45 Average price Cheapest | €395 Average price | €60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 21m Average total duration 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Nuremberg to Sankt Gallen
Compare the available ways to get from Nuremberg to Sankt Gallen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Sankt Gallen:
A bus is €33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Sankt Gallen costing on average €77.
A bus is €351 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Sankt Gallen costing on average €395.
Other travel options to Sankt Gallen take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 35m.
Bus takes on average 6h 21m.
Tickets start at around €77 compared to roughly €60 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€17. The journey takes 4h 5m versus 3h 51m 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 Nuremberg to Sankt Gallen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nuremberg to Sankt Gallen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

9:40 PM 7h20 Nuremberg 5:00 AM Sankt Gallen €28 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:40 PM 7h20 Nuremberg 5:00 AM Sankt Gallen €28 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

9:40 PM 7h20 Nuremberg 5:00 AM Sankt Gallen €28 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:15 AM 7h45 Nuremberg 11:00 AM Sankt Gallen €35 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Sankt Gallen:
A bus is €33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Sankt Gallen costing on average €77.
A bus is €351 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Sankt Gallen costing on average €395.
Other travel options to Sankt Gallen take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 35m.
Bus takes on average 6h 21m.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nuremberg and Sankt Gallen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Nuremberg Hbf and arrive in St. Gallen.
- Buses mostly depart from Nürnberg, ZOB and arrive in St. Gallen, Bahnhof.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Swiss, Air Dolomiti to go to Sankt Gallen by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Sankt Gallen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Sankt Gallen by train.
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