How to travel from Vienna to Sankt Gallen

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

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Sankt Gallen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, and a train costs an average of $46.

Distance: 329 miles (530 km)

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Driving

$125

Average price

$62

Average price

Cheapest

$208

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

8h 34m

Average total duration

Fastest

8h 4m

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30m

Additional time*

10h 29m

Average total duration

9h 59m

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30m

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6h 46m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.5 - 1.3kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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

The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Sankt Gallen is a bus with an average price of $62 (€50).

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

A bus is $61 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Sankt Gallen costing on average $124 (€99).

A bus is $129 (€103) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Sankt Gallen costing on average $191 (€153).

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Sankt Gallen is by train with an average journey time of 8h 4m.

Other travel options to Sankt Gallen take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 59m.

Flight takes on average 14h 23m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Vienna and Sankt Gallen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Vienna to Sankt Gallen among Omio's users.

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from Vienna to Sankt Gallen

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

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Vienna to Sankt Gallen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • STUDENT AGENCY k.s.(Vienna -> Prague) · (Prague -> Zürich)
    3:45 PM15h50
    Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    7:35 AMSt.Gallen, Lagerstrasse
    $571One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • STUDENT AGENCY k.s.(Vienna -> Prague) · (Prague -> Zürich)
    3:45 PM15h50
    Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    7:35 AMSt.Gallen, Lagerstrasse
    $571One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • PeoplesPE101
    8:35 AM1h00
    Vienna International Airport
    9:35 AMSt Gallen Altenrhein Airport
    $4321One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ÖBB | InterCityIC 548+ÖBBRJX 860+ÖBB | RegionalzugR 5+ÖBBIR 2228
    9:57 AM8h07
    Vienna Hbf
    6:04 PMSt. Gallen
    $751One-way
    3 transfers
  • ÖBB | InterCityIC 548+ÖBBRJX 860+ÖBB | RegionalzugR 5+ÖBBIR 2228
    9:34 AM8h30
    Vienna Airport
    6:04 PMSt. Gallen
    $751One-way
    3 transfers
  • ÖBB | InterCityIC 546+ÖBBRJX 162 · IR 2226
    8:57 AM8h07
    Vienna Hbf
    5:04 PMSt. Gallen
    $941One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:10 AM11h50
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    1:00 PMSt. Gallen, Bahnhof
    $631One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:45 PM13h15
    Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    1:00 PMSt. Gallen, Bahnhof
    $631One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:25 PM13h35
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    1:00 PMSt. Gallen, Bahnhof
    $641One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air SerbiaJU311 · JU332
    9:30 AM4h55
    Vienna International Airport
    2:25 PMZurich Airport
    $1531One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air SerbiaJU311 · JU334
    9:30 AM10h20
    Vienna International Airport
    7:50 PMZurich Airport
    $1531One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW7753 · EW7764
    4:00 PM3h50
    Vienna International Airport
    7:50 PMZurich Airport
    $1631One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Vienna 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 Vienna to Sankt Gallen.

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There are 3 options to travel between Vienna and Sankt Gallen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Sankt Gallen is a bus with an average price of $62 (€50).

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

A bus is $62 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Sankt Gallen costing on average $125 (€100).

A bus is $129 (€103) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Sankt Gallen costing on average $191 (€153).

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Sankt Gallen is by train with an average journey time of 8h 4m.

Other travel options to Sankt Gallen take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 59m.

Flight takes on average 14h 23m.

The distance from Vienna to Sankt Gallen is approximately 329 miles (530 km).
The average frequency per day from Vienna to Sankt Gallen is:
  • Around 64 flights per day.
  • Around 17 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna 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 Vienna to Sankt Gallen:
  • Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in St. Gallen.
  • Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in St. Gallen, Bahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Vienna to Sankt Gallen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE to go to Sankt Gallen by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Sankt Gallen by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Vienna to Sankt Gallen with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Railjet.
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Vienna to Sankt Gallen often also extend their vacation to go to Munich, Zurich, Milan, Prague, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Sankt Gallen and these popular destinations at a great price.

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