The average train between Dresden and Sankt Gallen takes 13h 18m and the fastest train takes 11h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Dresden 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Dresden and Sankt Gallen. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dresden is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Sankt Gallen at 1:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 13h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Dresden to Sankt Gallen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Sankt Gallen. However, there are services departing from Dresden station and arriving at Sankt Gallen station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 18m.
Dresden to Sankt Gallen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Dresden to Sankt Gallen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Lindau-Insel station.
Book your Dresden to Sankt Gallen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dresden and Sankt Gallen is 512.7 km. The road distance is 801 km.
You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to St. Gallen via Leipzig Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, Augsburg Hbf, Lindau-Insel, and Bregenz in around 11h 3m.