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Compare train, bus, and flight for Sankt Gallen to Munich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sankt Gallen to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 19m. 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 $25, while a train costs an average of $58.
Distance: 113 miles (183 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$58 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $105 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Sankt Gallen to Munich:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sankt Gallen to Munich costing on average $58 (€47).
A bus is $246 (€198) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sankt Gallen to Munich costing on average $271 (€219).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
Flight takes on average 11h 41m.
Tickets start at around $58 (€47) compared to roughly $105 (€85) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $47 (€38). The journey takes 2h 49m versus 2h 27m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Sankt Gallen to Munich
How to get from Sankt Gallen to Munich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sankt Gallen to Munich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
(Zürich -> Prague)9:50 PM2h50St.Gallen, Lagerstrasse12:40 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
(Zürich -> Prague)9:50 PM2h50St.Gallen, Lagerstrasse12:40 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LX11089:15 PM0h55Zurich Airport10:10 PMMunich Airport$8241One-way0 transfers
Other options
EC 1998:32 PM2h32St. Gallen11:04 PMMunich Hbf$301One-way0 transfers
EC 1954:32 PM2h44St. Gallen7:16 PMMunich Hbf$301One-way0 transfers
EC 19112:32 PM2h44St. Gallen3:16 PMMunich Hbf$301One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:10 AM4h05St. Gallen, Bahnhof9:15 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$181One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:30 PM4h00St. Gallen, Bahnhof9:30 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$191One-way0 transfers
VY6247 · VY18169:45 AM10h40Zurich Airport8:25 PMMunich Airport$2071One-way1 transfer
VY6249 · VY18129:10 PM12h30Zurich Airport9:40 AMMunich Airport$2151One-way1 transfer
EW7761 · EW71729:05 AM6h45Zurich Airport3:50 PMMunich Airport$2171One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Sankt Gallen to Munich:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sankt Gallen to Munich costing on average $58 (€47).
A bus is $246 (€198) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sankt Gallen to Munich costing on average $271 (€219).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
Flight takes on average 11h 41m.
- Around 28 flights per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sankt Gallen and Munich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from St. Gallen and arrive in Munich Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from St. Gallen, Bahnhof and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Munich by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Munich by bus.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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