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The average train between Sankt Gallen and Cologne takes 9h 41m and the fastest train takes 6h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Sankt Gallen to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 41m
Duration
581 km
Distance
€123
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train via Stuttgart

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  1. Take the train from St. Gallen(Ch) to Konstanztrain train Re / ...
  2. Take the train from Singen to Hauptbahnhoftrain train 87
  3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train 47 / ...
6h 13m
€92–297

Sankt Gallen to Cologne train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Sankt Gallen and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sankt Gallen is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Konstanz Bahnhof and take an average of 9h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    ThurboSBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 14m • 3 changes

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    ThurboSBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 14m • 3 changes

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    ThurboSBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 37m • 3 changes

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    ThurboSBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    ThurboSBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 14m • 3 changes

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    ThurboSBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 14m • 3 changes

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    ThurboSBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 33m • 3 changes

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    ThurboSBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    ThurboSBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 14m • 3 changes

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    ThurboSBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 14m • 3 changes

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    ThurboSBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 33m • 3 changes

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    ThurboSBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    ThurboSBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 14m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    ThurboSBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)14h 14m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    ThurboSBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 14m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 581.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 41m

What companies run services between Sankt Gallen, Switzerland and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from St. Gallen(Ch) to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Konstanz Bahnhof, Singen, and Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 13m.

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