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How to get fromSankt Gallen to Säntisby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Sankt Gallen to Säntis by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 791 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Herisau to Urnäschtrain train S23
    2. Take the bus from Urnäsch, Bahnhof to Schwägalp, Säntis-Schwebebahnbus bus 791
    2h 59m

  2. Drive 32.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sankt Gallen to Säntiscar car 32.8 km
    40 min
    CHF 6–8

  3. Bus, train, line 791 bus

    1. Take the bus from St. Gallen, Bahnhof to Gossau SG, Bahnhofbus bus 151
    2. Take the train from Gossau SG to Urnäschtrain train S23
    3. Take the bus from Urnäsch, Bahnhof to Schwägalp, Säntis-Schwebebahnbus bus 791
    3h 24m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sankt Gallen to Säntistaxi taxi 32.8 km
    40 min
    CHF 150–180

  5. Train, line 792 bus

    1. Take the train from St. Gallen to Nesslau-Neu St. Johanntrain train S2
    2. Take the bus from Nesslau-Neu St.Johann, Bahnhof to Schwägalp, Säntis-Schwebebahnbus bus 792
    3h 7m
    CHF 8–17

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  • Distance: 31 km
  • Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Sankt Gallen, Switzerland and Säntis, Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Sankt Gallen to Säntis. However, you can take the train to Herisau, take the train to Urnäsch, walk to Urnäsch, Bahnhof, take the line 791 bus to Schwägalp, Säntis-Schwebebahn, walk to Schwägalp, then take the vehicle to Säntis. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St. Gallen, Bahnhof to Säntis via Gossau SG, Bahnhof, Gossau SG, Urnäsch, Urnäsch, Bahnhof, Schwägalp, Säntis-Schwebebahn, and Schwägalp in around 3h 24m.

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