There are 4 ways to get from Zurich to Sankt Gallen by train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to St. Gallentrain Ic5 / ...
1hCHF 10–45Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to St. Gallen train stationbus 3909
1h 5mCHF 5–12Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Zurich to Saint Gallen87 km
1h 25mCHF 5Drive 86.8 km
- Drive from Zurich to Sankt Gallencar 86.8 km
57 minCHF 17–24
Zurich to Sankt Gallen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Sankt Gallen is to rideshare which costs SFr 5 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Sankt Gallen is to drive which takes 57 min and costs SFr 16 - SFr 24.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zurich Bus Station station and arriving at St. Gallen train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zürich HB and arriving at St. Gallen. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.
The distance between Zurich and Sankt Gallen is 87 km. The road distance is 86.8 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Sankt Gallen without a car is to train which takes 1h and costs SFr 10 - SFr 45.
The train from Zürich HB to St. Gallen takes 1h including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Zurich to Sankt Gallen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.
Zurich to Sankt Gallen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Sankt Gallen is to train which takes 1h and costs SFr 10 - SFr 45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 5 - SFr 12 and takes 1h 5m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Sankt Gallen, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to St. Gallen every 20 minutes. Tickets cost CHF 26–45 and the journey takes 1h. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to St. Gallen train station once daily. Tickets cost CHF 6–10 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Two other operators also service this route.
Train from Zürich HB to St. Gallen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–45
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +41 71 554 00 00
- Website
- Thurbo
Train from Zürich HB to St. Gallen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–21
- Schedules at
- Thurbo
- 2nd Class Ticket
- CHF 10–14
- 1st Class Ticket
- CHF 17–21
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to St. Gallen train station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to St. Gallen train station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–8
- Website
- RegioJet
- Phone
- +381 35 433 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bogojevic Reisen
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to St. Gallen train station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 12
- Website
- Bogojevic Reisen
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Zurich to Saint Gallen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 5
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Zurich to Sankt Gallen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at St. Gallen train station.
Zurich to Sankt Gallen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at St. Gallen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Sankt Gallen is 87 km. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Zurich to Sankt Gallen.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Zurich and Sankt Gallen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.