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

The cheapest way to get from St. Gallen to Zurich is to rideshare which costs SFr 6 and takes 1h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from St. Gallen to Zurich is to drive which takes 55 min and costs SFr 13 - SFr 20.

Is there a direct bus between St. 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 St. 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 St. Gallen to Zurich?

The distance between St. Gallen and Zurich is 87 km. The road distance is 84.5 km.

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

The best way to get from St. Gallen to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 1h and costs SFr 10 - SFr 90.

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

The train from St. Gallen to Zürich HB takes 1h including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from St. Gallen to Zurich?

The best way to get from St. Gallen to Zurich is to train which takes 1h and costs SFr 10 - SFr 90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 6 - SFr 9 and takes 1h 3m.

Where does the St. Gallen to Zurich bus arrive?

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

Where does the St. Gallen to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from St. Gallen to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between St. Gallen to Zurich is 84 km. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from St. Gallen to Zurich.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from St. Gallen to Zurich?

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Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1233+ hotels available in Zurich.

Can I share a ride from St. Gallen to Zurich?

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from St. Gallen to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
1h
CHF 10–90
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
1h 3m
CHF 6–9
Drive 84.5 km
1. Drive from St. Gallen to Zurichcar 84.5 km
55 min
CHF 14–20
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Saint Gallen to Zurichrideshare 86.7 km
1h 33m
CHF 6

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Distance: 86.8 km
Duration: 1h

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from St. Gallen to Zürich HB every 20 minutes. Tickets cost CHF 29–90 and the journey takes 1h. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, 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.

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