Cologne to Sankt Gallen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Sankt Gallen takes 8h 37m and the fastest train takes 6h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Sankt 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.

8h 37m
Duration: 582 km
Distance: CHF 117
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Konstanz Bahnhoftrain Re2
Take the train from Konstanz to St. Gallen(Ch)train Re / ...

6h 53m

CHF 88–298

Cologne to Sankt Gallen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Sankt Gallen. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Sankt Gallen at 10:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 8h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

8:54 AM → 3:44 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
10:54 AM → 5:44 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
12:54 PM → 7:44 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
2:54 PM → 9:44 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:54 AM → 1:44 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
8:54 AM → 3:44 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
10:54 AM → 5:44 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
12:54 PM → 7:44 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:54 AM → 1:44 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
8:54 AM → 3:44 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
10:54 AM → 5:44 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
12:54 PM → 7:44 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:54 AM → 1:44 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
8:54 AM → 3:44 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
10:54 AM → 5:44 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
12:54 PM → 7:44 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:54 AM → 1:44 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
8:54 AM → 3:44 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
10:54 AM → 5:44 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
12:54 PM → 7:44 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:54 AM → 1:44 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
8:54 AM → 3:44 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
10:54 AM → 5:44 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
12:54 PM → 7:44 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:54 AM → 1:44 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
8:54 AM → 3:44 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
10:54 AM → 5:44 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
12:54 PM → 7:44 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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