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

The cheapest way to get from Florence to St. Gallen is to bus via Lugano which costs SFr 45 - SFr 90 and takes 13h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Florence to St. Gallen is to fly and train which takes 4h 27m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 310.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Florence station to St. Gallen station. However, there are services departing from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station and arriving at St. Gallen train station via Bologna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Florence to St. Gallen. However, there are services departing from Firenze S.M.N. and arriving at St. Gallen via Milano Centrale and Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

How far is it from Florence to St. Gallen?

The distance between Florence and St. Gallen is 607 km. The road distance is 606.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Florence to St. Gallen without a car is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Florence to St. Gallen, including transfers.

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

Florence to St. Gallen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

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

Florence to St. Gallen train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Firenze S.M.N. station.

Train or bus from Florence to St. Gallen?

The best way to get from Florence to St. Gallen is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 95 and takes 11h 13m.

Where does the Florence to St. Gallen bus arrive?

Florence to St. Gallen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

Where does the Florence to St. Gallen train arrive?

Florence to St. Gallen train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Florence to St. Gallen?

Yes, the driving distance between Florence to St. Gallen is 607 km. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Florence to St. Gallen.

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

Book your Florence to St. Gallen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Florence to St. Gallen?

Book your Florence to St. Gallen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near St. Gallen?

There are 884+ hotels available in St. Gallen.

Florence to St. Gallen - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Florence to St. Gallen by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
3. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to St. Gallentrain Vae
7h 23m
CHF 106–217
Bus via Lugano
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Florence - Villa Costanza to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Cianibus 36
2. Take the bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to St. Gallen Lagerstrassebus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
13h 54m
CHF 47–87
Bus
1. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Bologna Centralebus 536 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bologna to St. Gallen train stationbus FlixBus 488
11h 13m
CHF 50–93
Drive 606.9 km
1. Drive from Florence to St. Gallencar 606.9 km
6h 28m
CHF 98–142
Fly from Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FLR - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zuerich Flughafen to St. Gallen(Ch)train
4h 27m
CHF 99–302
Train via Firenze Santa Maria Novella
1. Take the train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
3. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to St. Gallentrain Vae
7h 38m
CHF 112–206
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BLQ - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zuerich Flughafen to St. Gallen(Ch)train
4h 59m
CHF 96–354

Florence to St. Gallen by train

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Distance: 606.7 km
Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Florence, Italy and St. Gallen, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Firenze S.M.N. to St. Gallen via Milano Centrale and Arth-Goldau in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to St. Gallen via Bologna Centrale, Bologna, and St. Gallen train station in around 11h 13m.

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