How to Get from Zurich to St. Gallen
Zurich to St. Gallen is 63 km in a straight line, and the fastest option takes 40m by bus. The trip takes 58m by train.
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Zurich to St. Gallen by price and travel time (route calculated on 8 November 2026).
- 40 train departures a day with SBB
- First train at 05:35, last at 15:08
Compare the ways to get there. Then check them for your own date.
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 operators below come from a real route search.
63 km in a straight line
Which Way Suits You?
| Transport | Ticket price | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €18Omio catalogue, Nov 9 | 58mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €2Lowest seenOmio catalogue, Nov 9 | 40mFastestdirect | See Bus details |
| See bus tickets on Omio | |||
- Train€18Omio catalogue, Nov 958m · directSee Train details
- Bus€2Lowest seenOmio catalogue, Nov 940m · directFastestSee 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?
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.
Which Date Should You Go?
An amount is a fare we saw earlier; with "around" in front it is our estimate. Neither is a live offer. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures 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 | · | 04:00 | 18:30 |
All departures SBB
- 05:35
- 05:37
- 06:02
- 06:08
- 06:32
- 06:37
- 07:02
- 07:08
- 07:32
- 07:37
- 08:02
- 08:08
- 08:32
- 08:37
- 09:02
- 09:08
- 09:32
- 09:37
- 10:02
- 10:08
- 10:32
- 10:37
- 11:02
- 11:08
- 11:32
- 11:37
- 12:02
- 12:08
- 12:32
- 12:37
- 13:02
- 13:08
- 13:32
- 13:37
- 14:02
- 14:08
- 14:32
- 14:37
- 15:02
- 15:08
All departures FlixBus
- 04:00
- 10:10
- 16:15
- 18:30
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, we do not hold a published timetable for that operator. 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, Nov 9.
Operators Seen on These Journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, SBB.
How the Trip from Zurich to St. Gallen Works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 8 November 2026. 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.
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Zurich to St. Gallen: Common Questions
How long does it take to get from Zurich to St. Gallen?
Routavio's route check on 8 November 2026 puts the most useful route at 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?
Routavio's timetable check shows 40 train departures 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 18:30, from Zurich Airport, according to the published timetable.
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 estimate for the route we recommend is around €6. We have not seen it as a fare. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Zurich to St. Gallen?
According to Routavio's route data, 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 40m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to St. Gallen?
Routavio's comparison usually points to 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. The price here is our estimate, not a guarantee.
Route calculated: 8 Nov 2026