What is the best way to travel from Zurich to St. Gallen?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains, Carpool and Buses to St. Gallen from Zurich. 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!
What is the cheapest way to reach St. Gallen from Zurich?
You can reach St. Gallen 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.
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SBB CFF FFS1h 7m005:45ZurichOerlikon Station06:52St. GallenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from SBB CFF FFS goes from Oerlikon Station, Zurich (Switzerland) at 05/12/2025 05:45:00 to Central Station, St. Gallen (Switzerland) arriving at 05/12/2025 06:52:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 7m
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SBB CFF FFS1h 11m000:17ZurichCentral Station01:28St. GallenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from SBB CFF FFS goes from Central Station, Zurich (Switzerland) at 05/12/2025 00:17:00 to Central Station, St. Gallen (Switzerland) arriving at 05/12/2025 01:28:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 11m
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SBB CFF FFS1h 13m005:39ZurichCentral Station06:52St. GallenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from SBB CFF FFS goes from Central Station, Zurich (Switzerland) at 05/12/2025 05:39:00 to Central Station, St. Gallen (Switzerland) arriving at 05/12/2025 06:52:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 13m
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SBB CFF FFS1h 7m006:15ZurichOerlikon Station07:22St. GallenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from SBB CFF FFS goes from Oerlikon Station, Zurich (Switzerland) at 05/12/2025 06:15:00 to Central Station, St. Gallen (Switzerland) arriving at 05/12/2025 07:22:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 7m
Cheapest Trains Friday
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BlaBlaCar1h 0m013:50Zurich14:50St. Gallen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Zurich (Switzerland) at 10/12/2025 13:50:00 to , St. Gallen (Switzerland) arriving at 10/12/2025 14:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
Cheapest Carpool Wednesday
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BlaBlaCar1h 0m019:20Zurich20:20St. Gallen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Zurich (Switzerland) at 11/12/2025 19:20:00 to , St. Gallen (Switzerland) arriving at 11/12/2025 20:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
Cheapest Carpool Thursday
What are the fastest trips from Zurich to St. Gallen?
You can get to St. Gallen from Zurich 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.
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SBB CFF FFS1h 7m005:45ZurichOerlikon Station06:52St. GallenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from SBB CFF FFS goes from Oerlikon Station, Zurich (Switzerland) at 05/12/2025 05:45:00 to Central Station, St. Gallen (Switzerland) arriving at 05/12/2025 06:52:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 7m
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SBB CFF FFS1h 7m006:15ZurichOerlikon Station07:22St. GallenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from SBB CFF FFS goes from Oerlikon Station, Zurich (Switzerland) at 05/12/2025 06:15:00 to Central Station, St. Gallen (Switzerland) arriving at 05/12/2025 07:22:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 7m
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SBB CFF FFS1h 7m006:45ZurichOerlikon Station07:52St. GallenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from SBB CFF FFS goes from Oerlikon Station, Zurich (Switzerland) at 05/12/2025 06:45:00 to Central Station, St. Gallen (Switzerland) arriving at 05/12/2025 07:52:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 7m
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SBB CFF FFS1h 11m000:17ZurichCentral Station01:28St. GallenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from SBB CFF FFS goes from Central Station, Zurich (Switzerland) at 05/12/2025 00:17:00 to Central Station, St. Gallen (Switzerland) arriving at 05/12/2025 01:28:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 11m
Fastest Trains Friday
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BlaBlaCar1h 0m013:50Zurich14:50St. Gallen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Zurich (Switzerland) at 10/12/2025 13:50:00 to , St. Gallen (Switzerland) arriving at 10/12/2025 14:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
Fastest Carpool Wednesday
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BlaBlaCar1h 0m019:20Zurich20:20St. Gallen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Zurich (Switzerland) at 11/12/2025 19:20:00 to , St. Gallen (Switzerland) arriving at 11/12/2025 20:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
Fastest Carpool Thursday
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Bus from Zurich to St. Gallen
What are the most popular stations in Zurich and St. Gallen?
In Zurich, you will usually depart from Central Station, Central Bus Station Sihlquai or Altstetten, while in St. Gallen you will be arriving at Central Bus Station, Bus Station Lagerstrasse or Central Station, 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 St. Gallen from Zurich? With 2 connections between 2 Train, Carpool and Bus 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 Zurich and St. Gallen, 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 St. Gallen 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 Zurich and St. Gallen are SBB CFF FFS 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 Zurich and St. Gallen 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 Zollikon or to Gaiserwald, and look at flights from Zurich Airport, and landing at Friedrichshafen 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 Zurich to St. Gallen?
The most popular companies between Zurich and St. Gallen, are SBB CFF FFS and BlaBlaCar. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Train companies: SBB CFF FFS
All you need to know when you travel from Zurich to St. Gallen
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Zurich to St. Gallen. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Zurich to St. Gallen
How can I reach St. Gallen from Zurich?
Every day, there are on average 2 connections between Train, Carpool and Bus, with which you can get to St. Gallen from Zurich.
How far is St. Gallen from Zurich?
The distance between Zurich and St. Gallen is 62.4 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Zurich and St. Gallen?
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 Zurich to St. Gallen?
You can get to St. Gallen with just £5 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to St. Gallen?
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 St. Gallen in just 1h 0m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
More routes to Zurich and to St. Gallen
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