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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Sankt Gallen
Cheapest price
£37
Average price
£40
Fastest journey
2 h 15 m
Average duration
2 h 24 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
136 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Sankt Gallen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Sankt Gallen will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £37.
Of the 4 trains that leave Basel for Sankt Gallen every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 136 km distance in an average of 2 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 46 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Basel to Sankt Gallen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Sankt Gallen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £20.
Distance: 136 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£42 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Basel to Sankt Gallen train times
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Sankt Gallen trains for tomorrow, Sunday 8 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 07:06 Basel | 2h16 | 09:22 Sankt Gallen | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:07 Basel | 2h15 | 09:22 Sankt Gallen | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:43 Basel | 2h19 | 10:02 Sankt Gallen | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:11 Basel | 2h46 | 10:57 Sankt Gallen | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basel to Sankt Gallen
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Trains from Basel to Sankt Gallen run on average 17 times per day, taking around 2h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 136 km distance in 1h 57m.
Distance 136 km |
Average train duration 2h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 17 |
Fastest train 1h 57m |
First train 00:05 |
Last train 23:51 |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Basel to Sankt Gallen trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Basel and Sankt Gallen from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
FAQs: Basel to Sankt Gallen train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel to Sankt Gallen by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sankt Gallen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Basel and Sankt Gallen
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Centralbahnstrasse.
- Restaurant Da Roberto
- Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Victoria
- Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
- GAIA Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 800 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for Swiss domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 6-10 for international trains
- Hall 3: shopping and services area
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 8, Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Schwarzwaldallee.
- Restaurant Les Gareçons
- Restaurant Bahn Kantine
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Alexander
- Hotel Wettstein
- Hotel Balade
- Located in the main hall
- 330 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for trains to Germany
- Hall 2: platforms 5-8 for regional trains within Switzerland
- Tram: Line 2, Line 6
- Bus: Several lines available
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Bahnhofstrasse.
- Restaurant Lagerhaus
- Restaurant Marktplatz
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Walhalla
- Hotel Metropol
- Hotel Dom
- Located in the main hall
- 100 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: regional train platforms
- Hall 3: bus and trolleybus connections
- Bus: Several lines available
- Trolleybus: Lines 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
- Train: S-Bahn services
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