How to travel from Zurich to Sankt Gallen

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Compare train and bus for Zurich to Sankt Gallen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Sankt Gallen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $1. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $1, and a train costs an average of $22.

Distance: 38 miles (62 km)

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from Zurich to Sankt Gallen

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

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

SBBIC 5 511 | 511
09:02AM1h00
Zurich HB
10:02AMSt. Gallen
$311One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

SBBIC 1 707 | 707
08:44AM1h08
Zürich Oerlikon
09:52AMSt. Gallen
$291One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

SBBIC 5 511 | 511
09:02AM1h00
Zurich HB
10:02AMSt. Gallen
$311One-way
0 transfers

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SBBIR 13 3259 | 3259
08:15AM1h07
Zürich Oerlikon
09:22AMSt. Gallen
$311One-way
0 transfers
SBBIC 1 707 | 707
08:37AM1h15
Zurich HB
09:52AMSt. Gallen
$311One-way
0 transfers
SBBIC 5 509 | 509
08:02AM1h00
Zurich HB
09:02AMSt. Gallen
$331One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Zürich to St. Gallen

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Zürich to St. Gallen, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Zürich to St. Gallen and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Zurich 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 Zurich to Sankt Gallen.

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There are 2 options to travel between Zurich and Sankt Gallen including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Sankt Gallen is a bus with an average price of $1 (€1).

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

A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Sankt Gallen costing on average $22 (€18).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Sankt Gallen is by train with an average journey time of 59m.

Other travel options to Sankt Gallen take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 0m.

The distance from Zurich to Sankt Gallen is approximately 38 miles (62 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Sankt Gallen is:
  • Around 23 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Sankt Gallen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Sankt Gallen:
  • Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in St. Gallen.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Sankt Gallen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Bogojevic Reisen to go to Sankt Gallen by bus.
  • Travel with SBB, Thurbo, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) to go to Sankt Gallen by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Zurich to Sankt Gallen with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Bogojevic Reisen.
  • 14 direct trains per day with SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS).
Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Sankt Gallen often also extend their vacation to go to Munich, Milan, Vienna, 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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