The cheapest and fastest trains from Hamburg to Sankt Gallen
Cheapest price
€103
Average price
€129
Fastest journey
8 h 58 m
Average duration
9 h 1 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
685 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg to Sankt Gallen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Sankt Gallen will cost around €129 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €103.
It's difficult to get from Hamburg to Sankt Gallen without transferring at least once.
ICE 1577 · ICE 279 · EC 779 · IR 3277
ICE 73 · IR 3275
ICE 75 · IR 3279
ICE 1579 · ICE 371 · IC 533
ICE 1579 · ICE 371 · IC 783 · IR 3281
ICE 73 · IR 3275
ICE 75 · IR 3279
ICE 1577 · ICE 279 · ICE 517 · RE 3985
ICE 1579 · ICE 371 · ICE 519 · RE 3989
ICE 575 · ICE 567 · RE 4221 · RB 17727Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Hamburg to Sankt Gallen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Sankt Gallen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €37, and a train costs an average of €55.
Distance: 685 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€123 Average price | €110 Average price | €64 Average price Cheapest |
9h 51m Average total duration 9h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 33m Average total duration 20h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Hamburg to Sankt Gallen train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 73 · IR 3275 | On time 7:24 AM Hamburg Hbf | 8h58 | 4:22 PM St. Gallen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1577 · ICE 279 · EC 779 · IR 3277 | On time 7:28 AM Hamburg Hbf | 9h54 | 5:22 PM St. Gallen | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1577 · ICE 279 · ICE 517 · RE 3985 | On time 7:28 AM Hamburg Hbf | 9h00 | 4:28 PM St. Gallen | 4 transfers | |
ICE 585 · RE 3888 · REX 25892 · IR 3280 | On time 8:01 AM Hamburg Hbf | 9h34 | 5:35 PM St. Gallen | 3 transfers | |
ICE 575 · ICE 567 · RE 4221 · RB 17727 | On time 8:24 AM Hamburg Hbf | 9h11 | 5:35 PM St. Gallen | 5 transfers | |
ICE 75 · IR 3279 | On time 9:24 AM Hamburg Hbf | 8h58 | 6:22 PM St. Gallen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1579 · ICE 371 · IC 533 | On time 9:28 AM Hamburg Hbf | 10h34 | 8:02 PM St. Gallen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1579 · ICE 371 · IC 783 · IR 3281 | On time 9:28 AM Hamburg Hbf | 9h54 | 7:22 PM St. Gallen | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1579 · ICE 371 · ICE 519 · RE 3989 | On time 9:28 AM Hamburg Hbf | 9h00 | 6:28 PM St. Gallen | 4 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hamburg to Sankt Gallen
Distance 685 km |
Average train duration 9h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price €55 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 8h 58m |
First train 00:19 |
Last train 23:50 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Hamburg to Sankt Gallen trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Hamburg and Sankt Gallen from €37. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FAQs: Trains from Hamburg to Sankt Gallen

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Hamburg to Sankt Gallen
- Monday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Tuesday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Wednesday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Thursday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Friday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Saturday: 08:00 - 13:30
- Sunday: 09:00 - 14:30
- Café Bom Dia
- Hünkar
- Yoko Sushi Harburg
- Mathewes Grill
- Hotel Panorama
- Hotel Harburger Hof
- Hotel Jeta
- Hotel Süderelbe
- McDonald's
- St. Pauli
- Scoom
- McCafé
- Leonardo Inn Airport
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:30
- Sat - Sun: 08:00 - 20:15
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- The station has luggage lockers.
- Le Crobag
- Burger King
- Coffee Fellows
- Havin Grill
- KFC
- Mr. CLOU
- Starbucks
- dean&david
- SPAR Express
- Pommesfreunde
- & more
- Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station
- IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
- Park Hyatt Hamburg
- Located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
- Monday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Tuesday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Wednesday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Thursday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Friday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Casa Vecchia
- Burger Lounge
- Il mío
- Olivo
- Sachsentor
- Hotel Hanseat
- O Pescador
- Asia Quick
- Paulaner's
- Burger King
- Hotel Stella Maris
- Empire Riverside Hotel
- Hotel St. Joseph
- Auto-Parkhotel
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Bahnhofstrasse.
- Restaurant Lagerhaus
- Restaurant Marktplatz
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Walhalla
- Hotel Metropol
- Hotel Dom
- Located in the main hall
- 100 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: regional train platforms
- Hall 3: bus and trolleybus connections
- Bus: Several lines available
- Trolleybus: Lines 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
- Train: S-Bahn services
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