The train between Essen and Sankt Gallen takes 7h 44m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Essen 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 5 times a week between Essen and Sankt Gallen. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 2:00 PM which arrives into Sankt Gallen at 9:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Baden-Baden and take an average of 7h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


7h 44m • 2 changes

7h 44m • 2 changes

7h 44m • 2 changes

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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Sankt Gallen. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at St. Gallen(Ch) station via Baden-Baden station and Konstanz Bahnhof station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
Essen to Sankt Gallen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Sankt Gallen train services, operated by Thurbo, arrive at St. Gallen(Ch) station.
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The distance between Essen and Sankt Gallen is 479.8 km. The road distance is 602 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to St. Gallen(Ch) via Baden-Baden and Konstanz in around 7h 39m.