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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to St. Gallen is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 6h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to St. Gallen is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 75.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg to St. Gallen. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg Post Waypoint and arriving at St. Gallen Lagerstrasse via Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to St. Gallen. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at St. Gallen(Ch) via Hauptbahnhof, Singen and Konstanz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to St. Gallen?

The distance between Heidelberg and St. Gallen is 327 km. The road distance is 297.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to St. Gallen without a car is to train via Stuttgart which takes 4h 49m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 240.

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

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

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

Heidelberg to St. Gallen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heidelberg Post Waypoint station.

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

Heidelberg to St. Gallen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Heidelberg to St. Gallen?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to St. Gallen is to train via Stuttgart which takes 4h 49m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 6h 37m.

Where does the Heidelberg to St. Gallen bus arrive?

Heidelberg to St. Gallen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Heidelberg to St. Gallen train arrive?

Heidelberg to St. Gallen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to St. Gallen?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to St. Gallen is 298 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Heidelberg to St. Gallen.

Where can I stay near St. Gallen?

There are 882+ hotels available in St. Gallen.

Heidelberg to St. Gallen - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train

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There are 7 ways to get from Heidelberg to St. Gallen by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train via Stuttgart
best
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Singentrain 87
3. Take the train from Konstanz to St. Gallen(Ch)train Re / ...
4h 49m
CHF 45–234
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N07 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to St. Gallen Lagerstrassebus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
6h 37m
CHF 31–50
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Heidelberg Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to St. Gallentrain Ic5 / ...
5h 41m
CHF 35–179
Drive 297.8 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to St. Gallencar 297.8 km
3h 20m
CHF 49–71
Train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain S3
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Konstanz Bahnhoftrain Re2
3. Take the train from Konstanz to St. Gallen(Ch)train Re / ...
5h 42m
CHF 70–148
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zuerich Flughafen to St. Gallen(Ch)train
3h 51m
CHF 92–340
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zuerich Flughafen to St. Gallen(Ch)train
4h 3m
CHF 122–416

Heidelberg to St. Gallen by train

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Distance: 327.3 km
Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to St. Gallen(Ch) via Hauptbahnhof, Singen, and Konstanz in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to St. Gallen via Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai and St. Gallen Lagerstrasse in around 6h 37m.

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