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

The cheapest way to get from Sankt Gallen to Zurich is to rideshare which costs SFr 6 and takes 1h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sankt Gallen to Zurich is to drive which takes 58 min and costs SFr 14 - SFr 21.

Is there a direct bus between Sankt Gallen and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse and arriving at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai station. Services depart four times a week, and operate Thursday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h.

Is there a direct train between Sankt Gallen and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from St. Gallen and arriving at Zürich HB. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.

How far is it from Sankt Gallen to Zurich?

The distance between Sankt Gallen and Zurich is 84 km. The road distance is 86.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Sankt Gallen to Zurich without a car is to bus which takes 1h and costs SFr 6 - SFr 9.

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

The bus from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai takes 1h including transfers and departs four times a week.

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

Sankt Gallen to Zurich bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse station.

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

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

Train or bus from Sankt Gallen to Zurich?

The best way to get from Sankt Gallen to Zurich is to bus which takes 1h and costs SFr 6 - SFr 9. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 10 - SFr 95 and takes 1h.

Where does the Sankt Gallen to Zurich bus arrive?

Sankt Gallen to Zurich bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.

Where does the Sankt Gallen to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sankt Gallen to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Sankt Gallen to Zurich is 86 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Sankt Gallen to Zurich.

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

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Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1235+ hotels available in Zurich.

Can I share a ride from Sankt Gallen to Zurich?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sankt Gallen and Zurich. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Sankt Gallen to Zurich - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sankt Gallen to Zurich by bus, train, rideshare, or car

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1. Take the bus from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
1h
CHF 6–9
Train
1. Take the train from St. Gallen to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
1h
CHF 10–95
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Saint Gallen to Zurichrideshare 86.7 km
1h 25m
CHF 6
Drive 86.3 km
1. Drive from Sankt Gallen to Zurichcar 86.3 km
58 min
CHF 15–21

Sankt Gallen to Zurich by bus

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Distance: 83.6 km
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What companies run services between Sankt Gallen, Switzerland and Zurich, Switzerland?

RegioJet operates a bus from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai 4 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 6–9 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from St. Gallen to Zürich HB every 20 minutes. Tickets cost CHF 29–95 and the journey takes 1h. Three other operators also service this route.

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