How to travel from Sankt Gallen to Cologne

There are 3 options to travel between Sankt Gallen and Cologne including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Sankt Gallen to Cologne is a bus with an average price of €52.

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

A bus is €45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sankt Gallen to Cologne costing on average €97.

A bus is €112 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sankt Gallen to Cologne costing on average €164.

The fastest way to travel from Sankt Gallen to Cologne is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 5m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 38m.

Bus takes on average 13h 35m.

The distance from Sankt Gallen to Cologne is approximately 265 miles (428 km).

The average frequency per day from Sankt Gallen to Cologne is:

• Around 7 trains per day.
• Around 6 flights per day.
• Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sankt Gallen and Cologne 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 Sankt Gallen to Cologne:

• Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from St. Gallen and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
• Buses mostly depart from St. Gallen, Bahnhof and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Sankt Gallen to Cologne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Thurbo to go to Cologne by train.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.

Omio customers who travel from Sankt Gallen to Cologne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cologne and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Cologne to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Cologne, you can explore the Cologne Chocolate Museum to learn about chocolate history and production, enjoy a scenic Rhine River Cruise, and visit the Botanical Gardens Flora for stunning floral displays. Discover trendy boutiques and vibrant street art in the Belgian Quarter, or attend a concert at the renowned Cologne Philharmonic Hall. Don't miss the iconic Cologne Cathedral, the modern art collection at Museum Ludwig, and the love lock-adorned Hohenzollern Bridge. Wander through the charming Old Town (Altstadt) and visit the diverse Cologne Zoo.

Three days are generally recommended to explore Cologne's main attractions, including the Cologne Cathedral, Old Town, and museums.