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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$125 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest | $208 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 34m Average total duration Fastest 8h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 29m Average total duration 9h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg 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 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).
Other travel options to Sankt Gallen take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 59m.
Flight takes on average 14h 23m.
Travel optionsfrom Vienna to Sankt Gallen
How to get from Vienna to Sankt Gallen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
(Vienna -> Prague) · (Prague -> Zürich)3:45 PM15h50Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz7:35 AMSt.Gallen, Lagerstrasse$571One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
(Vienna -> Prague) · (Prague -> Zürich)3:45 PM15h50Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz7:35 AMSt.Gallen, Lagerstrasse$571One-way1 transfer
Fastest
PE1018:35 AM1h00Vienna International Airport9:35 AMSt Gallen Altenrhein Airport$4321One-way0 transfers
Other options
IC 548+
RJX 860+
R 5+
IR 22289:57 AM8h07Vienna Hbf6:04 PMSt. Gallen$751One-way3 transfers
IC 548+
RJX 860+
R 5+
IR 22289:34 AM8h30Vienna Airport6:04 PMSt. Gallen$751One-way3 transfers
IC 546+
RJX 162 · IR 22268:57 AM8h07Vienna Hbf5:04 PMSt. Gallen$941One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus1:10 AM11h50Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)1:00 PMSt. Gallen, Bahnhof$631One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 PM13h15Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz1:00 PMSt. Gallen, Bahnhof$631One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:25 PM13h35Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)1:00 PMSt. Gallen, Bahnhof$641One-way1 transfer
JU311 · JU3329:30 AM4h55Vienna International Airport2:25 PMZurich Airport$1531One-way1 transfer
JU311 · JU3349:30 AM10h20Vienna International Airport7:50 PMZurich Airport$1531One-way1 transfer
EW7753 · EW77644:00 PM3h50Vienna International Airport7:50 PMZurich Airport$1631One-way1 transfer
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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).
Other travel options to Sankt Gallen take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 59m.
Flight takes on average 14h 23m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Railjet.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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