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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 train, with an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $32, while a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 38 miles (62 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Tickets start at around $32 compared to roughly $72 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $40. The journey takes 1h 6m versus 1h 4m 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.
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How to get from Zurich to Sankt Gallen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
- IC 1 711 | 711
10:44 AM 1h08 Zürich Oerlikon 11:52 AM St. Gallen $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- IC 1 711 | 711
10:44 AM 1h08 Zürich Oerlikon 11:52 AM St. Gallen $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- EC 99 | 99
9:32 AM 0h58 Zurich HB 10:30 AM St. Gallen $45 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- IC 1 715 | 715
12:44 PM 1h08 Zürich Oerlikon 1:52 PM St. Gallen $25 1 One-way 0 transfers - IR 13 3263 | 3263
10:15 AM 1h07 Zürich Oerlikon 11:22 AM St. Gallen $26 1 One-way 0 transfers - IR 13 3261 | 3261
9:15 AM 1h07 Zürich Oerlikon 10:22 AM St. Gallen $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 22 trains 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in St. Gallen.
- Travel with SBB, Voralpen Express to go to Sankt Gallen by train.
- 12 direct trains per day with SBB.
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