There are 3 ways to get from Bern to Sankt Gallen by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bern to Sankt Gallen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bern to Sankt Gallen is to bus which costs SFr 11 - SFr 29 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Bern to Sankt Gallen is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bern and arriving at St. Gallen train station station. Services depart six times a week, and operate Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bern and arriving at St. Gallen. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 21m.
The distance between Bern and Sankt Gallen is 203 km. The road distance is 204.6 km.
The best way to get from Bern to Sankt Gallen without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 90.
The train from Bern to St. Gallen takes 2h 21m including transfers and departs hourly.
Bern to Sankt Gallen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bern station.
Bern to Sankt Gallen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
The best way to get from Bern to Sankt Gallen is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 11 - SFr 29 and takes 2h 55m.
What companies run services between Bern, Switzerland and Sankt Gallen, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Bern to St. Gallen hourly. Tickets cost CHF 60–90 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bern to St. Gallen train station 4 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 15–24 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Two other operators also service this route.
Train from Bern to St. Gallen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–90
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bern to St. Gallen train station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–24
- Website
- Flixbus
Want to know more about travelling around Switzerland
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Bern to Sankt Gallen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at St. Gallen train station.
Bern to Sankt Gallen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at St. Gallen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Sankt Gallen is 205 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Bern to Sankt Gallen.
Book your Bern to Sankt Gallen train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Bern to Sankt Gallen bus tickets online with FlixBus and Distribusion.
There are 857+ hotels available in Sankt Gallen.