What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest to St. Gallen?

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to St. Gallen is to night train which costs SFr 45 - SFr 80 and takes 12h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Budapest to St. Gallen?

The fastest way to get from Budapest to St. Gallen is to fly and train which takes 4h 49m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 270.

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and St. Gallen?

No, there is no direct bus from Budapest to St. Gallen station. However, there are services departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at St. Gallen train station via Budapest Népliget bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Budapest and St. Gallen?

No, there is no direct train from Budapest to St. Gallen. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Deli and arriving at St. Gallen(Ch) via Wien Meidling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.

How far is it from Budapest to St. Gallen?

The distance between Budapest and St. Gallen is 897 km. The road distance is 858.6 km.

How do I travel from Budapest to St. Gallen without a car?

The best way to get from Budapest to St. Gallen without a car is to train via Vienna which takes 11h 19m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 170.

How long does it take to get from Budapest to St. Gallen?

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Budapest to St. Gallen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest to St. Gallen bus from?

Budapest to St. Gallen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest Népliget bus station.

Where do I catch the Budapest to St. Gallen train from?

Budapest to St. Gallen train services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Budapest-Deli station.

Train or bus from Budapest to St. Gallen?

The best way to get from Budapest to St. Gallen is to train via Vienna which takes 11h 19m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 120 and takes 13h 57m.

Where does the Budapest to St. Gallen bus arrive?

Budapest to St. Gallen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at St. Gallen train station.

Where does the Budapest to St. Gallen train arrive?

Budapest to St. Gallen train services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Wien Meidling station.

Can I drive from Budapest to St. Gallen?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to St. Gallen is 859 km. It takes approximately 8h 20m to drive from Budapest to St. Gallen.

How do I get a train ticket from Budapest to St. Gallen?

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Where can I stay near St. Gallen?

There are 882+ hotels available in St. Gallen.

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There are 8 ways to get from Budapest to St. Gallen by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BUD - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zuerich Flughafen to St. Gallen(Ch)train
4h 49m
CHF 88–262
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to St. Margrethen Sgnighttrain En
12h 11m
CHF 45–79
Train via Vienna
1. Take the train from Budapest-Deli to Wien Meidlingtrain Ic
2. Take the train from Wien Meidling to St. Gallen(Ch)train Rjx
11h 19m
CHF 104–162
Bus
1. Take the bus from Budapest Népliget bus station to St. Gallen train stationbus FlixBus N1909
13h 57m
CHF 68–113
Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Basel (BSL)plane BUD - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to St. Gallentrain
6h 58m
CHF 67–352
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH)plane VIE - ACH
6h 47m
CHF 337–566
Train
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Bregenztrain Rjx
11h 25m
CHF 124–211
Drive 858.6 km
1. Drive from Budapest to St. Gallencar 858.6 km
8h 20m
CHF 141–204

Budapest to St. Gallen by train

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Distance: 896.8 km
Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and St. Gallen, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Budapest-Deli to St. Gallen(Ch) via Wien Meidling in around 11h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Budapest Népliget bus station to St. Gallen train station 3 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 65–110 and the journey takes 12h 45m.

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