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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Sankt Gallen
Cheapest price
€22
Average price
€29
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h 2 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
62 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich 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 Zurich to Sankt Gallen will cost around €29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €22.
Of the 15 trains that leave Zurich for Sankt Gallen on Sun, Dec 21, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct trains cover the 62 km distance in an average of 1 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 1 h 7 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
IR 13 3261 | 3261IR 13 3259 | 3259IC 1 707 | 707IR 13 3259 | 3259IC 5 509 | 509IC 5 509 | 509IC 5 511 | 511S 8 18826 | 18826 · IC 5 509 | 509S 8 18830 | 18830 · IC 5 511 | 511IR 13 3261 | 3261
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Compare bus and train 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 €17.
Distance: 62 km
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€26 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest |
1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 39m Average total duration 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Zurich to Sankt Gallen train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Sankt Gallen trains for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| S 8 18826 | 18826 · IC 5 509 | 509 | 7:00 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h02 | 8:02 AM St. Gallen | 1 transfer | |
| IC 5 509 | 509 | 7:02 AM Zurich HB | 1h00 | 8:02 AM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 5 509 | 509 · S 21 2089 | 2089 | 7:02 AM Zurich HB | 1h21 | 8:23 AM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
| IR 13 3259 | 3259 | 7:08 AM Zurich HB | 1h14 | 8:22 AM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 13 3259 | 3259 · S 21 2095 | 2095 | 7:08 AM Zurich HB | 1h45 | 8:53 AM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
| IR 13 3259 | 3259 · B 180 18015 | 18015 · S 21 2090 | 2090 | 7:08 AM Zurich HB | 1h39 | 8:47 AM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
| IR 13 3259 | 3259 | 7:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h07 | 8:22 AM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 12 19229 | 19229 · S 35 8129 | 8129 · S 1 11133 | 11133 · S 21 2095 | 2095 | 7:16 AM Zurich HB | 1h37 | 8:53 AM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 3 transfers | |
| S 12 19229 | 19229 · S 35 8129 | 8129 · S 1 11133 | 11133 | 7:16 AM Zurich HB | 1h28 | 8:44 AM St. Gallen | 2 transfers | |
| S 5 18529 | 18529 · IR VAE 2015 | 2015 · B 180 18018 | 18018 · S 21 2096 | 2096 | 7:24 AM Zurich HB | 1h53 | 9:17 AM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 3 transfers | |
| IC 1 707 | 707 | 7:37 AM Zurich HB | 1h15 | 8:52 AM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 1 707 | 707 | 7:44 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h08 | 8:52 AM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 8 18830 | 18830 · IC 5 511 | 511 | 8:00 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h02 | 9:02 AM St. Gallen | 1 transfer | |
| IC 5 511 | 511 | 8:02 AM Zurich HB | 1h00 | 9:02 AM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 13 3261 | 3261 | 8:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h07 | 9:22 AM St. Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:15 AM Zurich | 1h07 | 5:22 AM Sankt Gallen | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Zurich to Sankt Gallen
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Trains from Zurich to Sankt Gallen run on average 17 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €17 but you can travel from only €1 by bus.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 62 km distance in 59m.
Distance 62 km |
Average train duration 1h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price €17 |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 59m |
First train 00:05 |
Last train 23:51 |
Train companies: SBB, Thurbo, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Zurich to Sankt Gallen trainsSBB, Thurbo, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Zurich and Sankt Gallen from €1. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Zurich to Sankt Gallen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Sankt Gallen by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sankt Gallen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Zurich HB, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at St. Gallen, located 0.2 miles (376 m) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Zurich to Sankt Gallen
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelShowerLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
- Restaurant Au Premier
- Brasserie Federal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Central Plaza Hotel
- Cost CHF 12
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,300 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
- Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Andreasstrasse and Franklinstrasse.
- Negishi Sushi Bar
- Le Muh
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Courtyard Zurich North
- Swissotel Zurich
- Hotel Sternen Oerlikon
- Located in the main hall
- 72 places, 60 places
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-8 for regional and long-distance trains
- Tram: Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S6, S7, S8, S9, S14, S16, S19, S24
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from the main road.
- Restaurant Markthalle
- Restaurant LaSalle
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators.
- CHF 1
- Placid Hotel Zurich
- Best Western Hotel Spirgarten
- H+ Hotel Zürich
- Located in the main hall
- 240 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for S-Bahn and regional trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- S-Bahn: Lines S3, S9, S12, S15
- Tram: Line 4
- Bus: Several lines available
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 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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