Cologne to St. Gallen Trains

Trip Overview

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

8h 37m
Duration: 582 km
Distance: CHF 118
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Karlsruhe

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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 89–297

Cologne to St. Gallen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and St. 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 St. 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 Wednesday, October 28, 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 Thursday, October 29, 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, October 30, 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 Saturday, October 31, 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 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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Frequently asked questions

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