What is the cheapest way to get from Lugano to Sankt Gallen?

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Sankt Gallen is to bus which costs SFr 17 - SFr 28 and takes 4h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lugano to Sankt Gallen?

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Sankt Gallen is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 60.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Sankt Gallen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani and arriving at St. Gallen Lagerstrasse. Services depart twice a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Sankt Gallen?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Sankt Gallen. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at St. Gallen via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

How far is it from Lugano to Sankt Gallen?

The distance between Lugano and Sankt Gallen is 264 km. The road distance is 233.6 km.

How do I travel from Lugano to Sankt Gallen without a car?

The best way to get from Lugano to Sankt Gallen without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 120.

How long does it take to get from Lugano to Sankt Gallen?

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Lugano to Sankt Gallen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Sankt Gallen bus from?

Lugano to Sankt Gallen bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani station.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Sankt Gallen train from?

Lugano to Sankt Gallen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.

Train or bus from Lugano to Sankt Gallen?

The best way to get from Lugano to Sankt Gallen is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 17 - SFr 28 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Lugano to Sankt Gallen bus arrive?

Lugano to Sankt Gallen bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at St. Gallen Lagerstrasse station.

Where does the Lugano to Sankt Gallen train arrive?

Lugano to Sankt Gallen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Lugano to Sankt Gallen?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Sankt Gallen is 234 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Lugano to Sankt Gallen.

How do I get a train ticket from Lugano to Sankt Gallen?

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Where can I stay near Sankt Gallen?

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There are 5 ways to get from Lugano to Sankt Gallen by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to St. Gallentrain Ic5 / ...
3h 3m
CHF 58–113
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to St. Gallen Lagerstrassebus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
4h 50m
CHF 17–28
Drive 233.6 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Sankt Gallencar 233.6 km
2h 53m
CHF 40–57
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zuerich Flughafen to St. Gallen(Ch)train
4h 24m
CHF 78–232
Train via Arth
1. Take the train from Lugano to Arth-Goldautrain Ic2 / ...
2. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to St. Gallentrain Vae
3h 37m
CHF 41–118

Lugano to Sankt Gallen by train

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Distance: 263.6 km
Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Sankt Gallen, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Lugano to St. Gallen via Zürich HB in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to St. Gallen Lagerstrasse twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 17–28 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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