How to get from Zurich to St. Gallen
- 63 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 1h 05m
- 40 train departures a day with SBB
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 05m
direct
Bus
€6
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Zurich to St. Gallen. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 05m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 63 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
63 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €17Omio catalogue, Sep 7 | 1h 14mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €4Omio catalogue, Sep 7 | 1h 05mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€17Omio catalogue, Sep 71h 14m · directSee Train details
- Bus€4Omio catalogue, Sep 71h 05m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Zurich to St. Gallen: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Zurich Airport → St. Gallenbus
FlixBus·1h 05m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Zurich to St. Gallen
SBB runs 40 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:35 and the last at 15:08.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| SBBtrain | 40 | 05:35 | 15:08 |
| FlixBusbus | 4 | 04:00 | 23:59 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Sep 7
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, SBB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Zurich to St. Gallen works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Zurich Airport to St. Gallen, about 1h 5m. In total it's roughly €6 over 1h 5m, direct, no transfers.
Zurich to St. Gallen: common questions
How long does it take to get from Zurich to St. Gallen?
The most useful route takes about 1h 05m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Zurich to St. Gallen?
The first train with SBB leaves at 05:35 and the last at 15:08, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Zurich to St. Gallen?
40 a day with SBB, between 05:35 and 15:08.
When is the first bus from Zurich to St. Gallen?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 04:00 and the last at 23:59, from Zurich Airport, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Zurich to St. Gallen?
4 a day with FlixBus, between 04:00 and 23:59.
Which station does the bus from Zurich to St. Gallen leave from?
Zurich Airport with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is St. Gallen from Zurich?
About 63 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Zurich to St. Gallen cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €6. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Zurich to St. Gallen?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, SBB.
Can you get from Zurich to St. Gallen without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 50m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to St. Gallen?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026