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Trip Overview

The average train between St. Gallen and Cologne takes 8h 13m and the fastest train takes 5h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from St. 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.

8h 13m
Duration
582 km
Distance
€109
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

St. Gallen to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between St. Gallen and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St. Gallen is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Konstanz Bahnhof and take an average of 8h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ThurboSBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ThurboSBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ThurboSBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ThurboSBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ThurboSBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 50m • 3 changes
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    ThurboSBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    ThurboSBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 50m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from St. Gallen to Cologne? 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.

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  • Distance: 582.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 13m

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

You can take a train from St. Gallen(Ch) to Köln Hbf via Konstanz Bahnhof, Singen, and Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 46m.

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