How to travel from Nuremberg to Sankt Gallen

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Nuremberg to Sankt Gallen

Omio recommends booking the flight 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 $58 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 46m. 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 $58, while a flight costs an average of $299.

Distance: 159 miles (257 km)

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$299

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$90

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$58

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$73

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3h 46m

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4h 34m

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6h 19m

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5h 49m

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

The cheapest way to travel from Nuremberg to Sankt Gallen is a bus with an average price of $58.

This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Sankt Gallen:

A bus is $32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Sankt Gallen costing on average $90.

A bus is $241 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Sankt Gallen costing on average $299.

The fastest way to travel from Nuremberg to Sankt Gallen is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 46m.

Other travel options to Sankt Gallen take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 34m.

Bus takes on average 6h 19m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Nuremberg and Sankt Gallen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Nuremberg to Sankt Gallen among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 2h 5m sooner (1h 46m by flight vs 3h 51m by car). Tickets start at around $299 compared to roughly $73 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Nuremberg to Sankt Gallen

How to get from Nuremberg to Sankt Gallen by train, bus or flight.

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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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:15 AM7h45
    Nürnberg, ZOB
    1:00 PMSt. Gallen, Bahnhof
    $371One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:15 AM7h45
    Nürnberg, ZOB
    1:00 PMSt. Gallen, Bahnhof
    $371One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH143 · LH1190
    11:10 AM2h45
    Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport
    1:55 PMZurich Airport
    $7431One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn59119 · 3286 · ECE 194
    8:39 AM4h49
    Nuremberg Hbf
    1:28 PMSt. Gallen
    $1341One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn59125 · 3296 · ECE 98
    2:39 PM4h49
    Nuremberg Hbf
    7:28 PMSt. Gallen
    $1341One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 523 · ECE 194
    9:01 AM4h27
    Nuremberg Hbf
    1:28 PMSt. Gallen
    $1641One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:25 PM9h05
    Nürnberg, ZOB
    10:30 PMSt. Gallen, Bahnhof
    $601One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:35 PM6h25
    Nürnberg, ZOB
    6:00 AMSt. Gallen, Bahnhof
    $621One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH147+SwissLH5740
    6:45 PM3h05
    Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport
    9:50 PMZurich Airport
    $2661One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH149+SwissLH5736
    6:20 AM3h25
    Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport
    9:45 AMZurich Airport
    $2661One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH141 · LH1188
    8:35 AM3h45
    Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport
    12:20 PMZurich Airport
    $2661One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg to Sankt Gallen.

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There are 3 options to travel between Nuremberg and Sankt Gallen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Nuremberg to Sankt Gallen is a bus with an average price of $58.

This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Sankt Gallen:

A bus is $32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Sankt Gallen costing on average $90.

A bus is $241 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Sankt Gallen costing on average $299.

The fastest way to travel from Nuremberg to Sankt Gallen is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 46m.

Other travel options to Sankt Gallen take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 34m.

Bus takes on average 6h 19m.

The distance from Nuremberg to Sankt Gallen is approximately 159 miles (257 km).
The average frequency per day from Nuremberg to Sankt Gallen is:
  • Around 6 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Nuremberg to Sankt Gallen:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nuremberg 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, Swiss, Air Dolomiti to go to Sankt Gallen by flight.
Omio customers who travel from Nuremberg 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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Sankt Gallen to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Sankt Gallen, you can explore the vibrant Old Town with its charming streets and historic buildings, visit the Botanical Garden St. Gallen, and enjoy a scenic hike in the nearby Appenzell region. Attend a performance at the Theater St. Gallen and discover the local culinary scene by sampling Swiss specialties at traditional restaurants. Key sights include the Abbey of Saint Gall with its stunning baroque architecture, the Textile Museum, Wildpark Peter and Paul, Kunstmuseum St. Gallen, and Drei Weieren, perfect for walking and relaxation.
Two to three days in Sankt Gallen are ideal to explore the Abbey of Saint Gall, visit the Textile Museum, and enjoy the city's charming old town.

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