How to travel from Zurich to Sankt Gallen

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Travel Information between Zurich and Sankt Gallen

distanceDistance38 miles (62 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus or train
priceTicket price range$7 - $24
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $7 (€6) • 1 h
fastestFastest modeTrain • $24 (€21) • 57 min
carriersPopular travel companiesBlaBlaCar or SBB

Travel 38 miles (62 km) by bus or train to Sankt Gallen from Zurich. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are BlaBlaCar or SBB among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Zurich to Sankt Gallen.

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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.

SBB
09:03AM0h59
Zurich HB
10:02AMSt. Gallen
$351One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
SBB
08:03AM0h59
Zurich HB
09:02AMSt. Gallen
$331One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
SBB
09:03AM0h59
Zurich HB
10:02AMSt. Gallen
$351One-way
0 transfers
Other options
SBB
08:39AM1h13
Zurich HB
09:52AMSt. Gallen
$331One-way
0 transfers
SBB
08:09AM1h13
Zurich HB
09:22AMSt. Gallen
$501One-way
0 transfers
SBB
08:16AM1h28
Zurich HB
09:44AMSt. Gallen
$501One-way
2 transfers

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How to get from Zürich to St. Gallen

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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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Find the best journey from Zurich to Sankt Gallen with SBB. Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most affordable journey has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.

SBB is the national railway company of Switzerland which operates trains from Zurich to Sankt Gallen. It operates a wide range of trains, including InterCity, InterRegio, RegioExpress, Regio, S-Bahn, and InterCityExpress. InterCity trains are the fastest, with speeds of up to 200 km/h, while Regio trains are the slowest, with speeds of up to 120 km/h. SBB also offers a variety of ticket types, such as the Swiss Travel Pass, Half-Fare Card, and Super Saver tickets. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a restaurant car. The most popular routes for SBB are from Zurich to Geneva, Basel to Bern, and Geneva to Lausanne.

    FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Sankt Gallen

    FAQs: 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.
    FAQs

    There are 2 ways to get from Zurich to Sankt Gallen: bus or train.

    The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Sankt Gallen is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $7 (€6) compared to other travel options to Sankt Gallen:

    A bus is $17 (€15) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Zurich to Sankt Gallen costing on average $24 (€21).

    The fastest way from Zurich to Sankt Gallen is by train with an average journey time of 57 min.

    There are alternative travel options to Sankt Gallen that take longer:

    Taking a bus requires on average 1 h of travel time.

    Sankt Gallen is approximately 38 miles (62 km) away from Zurich.

    The average frequency per day from Zurich to Sankt Gallen is:

    • 4 buses per day.

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

    These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Sankt Gallen:

    • Buses from Zurich to Sankt Gallen most often leave from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in St. Gallen, Bahnhof.
    • Trains mostly depart from Zürich Hbf and arrive in St. Gallen.

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Zurich to Sankt Gallen:

    • You can go to Sankt Gallen from Zurich by bus with BlaBlaCar, Student Agency or FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $7 (€6) with Student Agency from Zurich to Sankt Gallen on Omio.
    • You can take a train from Zurich to Sankt Gallen with SBB. Cheap tickets can be found for $20 (€18) with SBB from Zurich to Sankt Gallen.

    Yes, there are direct routes from Zurich to Sankt Gallen with the following travel companies:

    • You can find 4 direct buses per day to take to Sankt Gallen with Student Agency or FlixBus.

    Direct services to Sankt Gallen tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

    Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Sankt Gallen often also extend their vacation to go to Munich, Milan, Berlin or Prague. 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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