The average train between Basel and St. Gallen takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Basel to St. Gallen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Basel and St. Gallen. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 10:43 PM which arrives into St. Gallen at 1:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to St. Gallen. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at St. Gallen station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Basel to St. Gallen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to St. Gallen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at St. Gallen station.
Book your Basel to St. Gallen train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Railjet.
The distance between Basel and St. Gallen is 135.8 km. The road distance is 175 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to St. Gallen via Zürich HB in around 2h 23m.
