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How to get fromSt. Gallen to Säntisby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from St. 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 31.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Gallen to Säntiscar car 31.6 km
    37 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 St. Gallen to Säntistaxi taxi 31.6 km
    37 min
    CHF 140–180

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

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

There is no direct connection from St. 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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