The average train between Bern and St. Margrethen takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Bern to St. Margrethen. 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 hourly between Bern and St. Margrethen. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 10:02 PM which arrives into St. Margrethen at 6:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bern to St. Margrethen. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at St. Margrethen station via Winterthur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Bern to St. Margrethen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to St. Margrethen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at St. Margrethen Sg station.
Book your Bern to St. Margrethen train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Bern and St. Margrethen is 174.9 km. The road distance is 225 km.
You can take a train from Bern to St. Margrethen Sg via Winterthur in around 2h 35m.