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What is the best way to travel from St. Gallen to Zurich?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Carpool, Trains and Buses to Zurich from St. Gallen. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Carpool is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
2h 15m
£8
£10
1
Train
1h 0m
£16
£17
18
Car
1h 0m
£5
£6
1

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

You can reach Zurich with just £5 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Sunday
from £5
Monday
from £8
Tuesday
Wednesday
from £8
Thursday
Friday
from £7
Saturday

    Cheapest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 0m
    0
    08:30
    St. Gallen
    09:30
    Zurich
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £5

    • Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    2h 15m
    0
    18:30
    Friedrichshafen Airport
    Friedrichshafen Airport
    20:45
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    2h 15m
    0
    18:30
    Friedrichshafen Airport
    Friedrichshafen Airport
    20:45
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    2h 15m
    0
    18:30
    Friedrichshafen Airport
    Friedrichshafen Airport
    20:45
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8

    Cheapest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 0m
    0
    10:20
    St. Gallen
    11:20
    Zurich
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £7

    • Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    2h 15m
    0
    18:30
    Friedrichshafen Airport
    Friedrichshafen Airport
    20:45
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £10

    • Cheapest Trains Friday

  • SBB CFF FFS
    1h 7m
    0
    12:07
    St. Gallen
    Central Station
    13:14
    Zurich
    Oerlikon Station
    0
    SBB CFF FFS
    Economy
    from £16
  • SBB CFF FFS
    1h 15m
    0
    12:07
    St. Gallen
    Central Station
    13:22
    Zurich
    Central Station
    0
    SBB CFF FFS
    Economy
    from £17
  • SBB CFF FFS
    1h 0m
    0
    12:58
    St. Gallen
    Central Station
    13:58
    Zurich
    Central Station
    0
    SBB CFF FFS
    Economy
    from £17
  • SBB CFF FFS
    1h 15m
    0
    13:07
    St. Gallen
    Central Station
    14:22
    Zurich
    Central Station
    0
    SBB CFF FFS
    Economy
    from £17

What are the fastest trips from St. Gallen to Zurich?

You can get to Zurich from St. Gallen in just 1h 0m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Sunday
from 1h 0m
Monday
from 2h 15m
Tuesday
Wednesday
from 2h 15m
Thursday
Friday
from 1h 0m
Saturday

    Fastest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 0m
    0
    08:30
    St. Gallen
    09:30
    Zurich
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £5

    • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    2h 15m
    0
    18:30
    Friedrichshafen Airport
    Friedrichshafen Airport
    20:45
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    2h 15m
    0
    18:30
    Friedrichshafen Airport
    Friedrichshafen Airport
    20:45
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    2h 15m
    0
    18:30
    Friedrichshafen Airport
    Friedrichshafen Airport
    20:45
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8

    Fastest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 0m
    0
    10:20
    St. Gallen
    11:20
    Zurich
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £7

    • Fastest Trains Friday

  • SBB CFF FFS
    1h 0m
    0
    12:58
    St. Gallen
    Central Station
    13:58
    Zurich
    Central Station
    0
    SBB CFF FFS
    Economy
    from £17
  • SBB CFF FFS
    1h 7m
    0
    12:07
    St. Gallen
    Central Station
    13:14
    Zurich
    Oerlikon Station
    0
    SBB CFF FFS
    Economy
    from £16
  • SBB CFF FFS
    1h 7m
    0
    08:07
    St. Gallen
    Central Station
    09:14
    Zurich
    Oerlikon Station
    0
    SBB CFF FFS
    Economy
    from £17
  • SBB CFF FFS
    1h 15m
    0
    12:07
    St. Gallen
    Central Station
    13:22
    Zurich
    Central Station
    0
    SBB CFF FFS
    Economy
    from £17

    • Fastest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    2h 15m
    0
    18:30
    Friedrichshafen Airport
    Friedrichshafen Airport
    20:45
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £10
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from St. Gallen to Zurich

What are the most popular stations in St. Gallen and Zurich?

In St. Gallen, you will usually depart from Central Station, Bus Station Lagerstrasse or Central Bus Station, while in Zurich you will be arriving at Central Station, Central Bus Station Sihlquai or Altstetten, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Zurich from St. Gallen? With 2 connections between 2 Bus, Train and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between St. Gallen and Zurich, you can pay as low as £5 with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Carpool from BlaBlaCar: you will get to Zurich in just 1h 0m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting St. Gallen and Zurich are SBB CFF FFS, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in St. Gallen and Zurich is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Gaiserwald or to Zollikon, and look at flights from Friedrichshafen Airport, and landing at Zurich Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from St. Gallen to Zurich?

The most popular companies between St. Gallen and Zurich, are SBB CFF FFS, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus

Train companies: SBB CFF FFS

All you need to know when you travel from St. Gallen to Zurich

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from St. Gallen to Zurich. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from St. Gallen to Zurich

How can I reach Zurich from St. Gallen?

Every day, there are on average 2 connections between Bus, Train and Carpool, with which you can get to Zurich from St. Gallen.

How far is Zurich from St. Gallen?

The distance between St. Gallen and Zurich is 62.4 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between St. Gallen and Zurich?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 2 kgs of CO2, a train 2 kgs, a car 11 kgs, and a flight 15 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from St. Gallen to Zurich?

You can get to Zurich with just £5 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.

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

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Zurich in just 1h 0m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.

More routes to St. Gallen and to Zurich

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to St. Gallen and to Zurich. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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