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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from St. Gallen to Zurich Airport
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£20
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£22
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
49 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
56 m
Trains on 19 Sept
3
Distance
61 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St. Gallen to Zurich Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St. Gallen to Zurich Airport will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 3 trains from St. Gallen to Zurich Airport, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 61 km distance in an average of 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 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.
8:071h00St. Gallen9:07Zurich Airport£201One-way0 changes- 7:071h00St. Gallen8:07Zurich Airport£221One-way0 changes
- 6:580h49St. Gallen7:47Zurich Airport£231One-way0 changes
- 6:580h49St. Gallen7:47Zurich Airport£231One-way0 changes
- 8:071h00St. Gallen9:07Zurich Airport£201One-way0 changes
- 7:071h00St. Gallen8:07Zurich Airport£221One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train for St. Gallen to Zurich Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St. Gallen to Zurich Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 26m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £22, while a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 61 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£22 Average Price Cheapest | £52 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around £22 compared to roughly £52 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £29. The journey takes 56m versus 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with SBB.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
St. Gallen to Zurich Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for St. Gallen to Zurich Airport trains for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC 1 720 | 720 | 12:07 St. Gallen | 1h00 | 13:07 Zurich Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| RJX 13478 | 13478 | 12:27 St. Gallen | 0h50 | 13:17 Zurich Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| IR 13 3268 | 3268 | 12:37 St. Gallen | 1h00 | 13:37 Zurich Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC 5 524 | 524 | 12:58 St. Gallen | 0h49 | 13:47 Zurich Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC 1 722 | 722 | 13:07 St. Gallen | 1h00 | 14:07 Zurich Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC 1 732 | 732 | 18:07 St. Gallen | 1h00 | 19:07 Zurich Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| RJX 13470 | 13470 | 18:27 St. Gallen | 0h50 | 19:17 Zurich Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| IR 13 3280 | 3280 | 18:37 St. Gallen | 1h00 | 19:37 Zurich Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC 5 536 | 536 | 18:58 St. Gallen | 0h49 | 19:47 Zurich Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC 1 734 | 734 | 19:07 St. Gallen | 1h00 | 20:07 Zurich Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 6:58 St. Gallen | 0h49 | 7:47 Zurich Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 7:07 St. Gallen | 1h00 | 8:07 Zurich Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:07 St. Gallen | 1h00 | 9:07 Zurich Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St. Gallen to Zurich Airport
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Trains from St. Gallen to Zurich Airport run on average 10 times per day, taking around 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:58, the last at 09:37. The fastest train covers the 61 km distance in 47m.
Distance 61 km |
Average train duration 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 47m |
First train 6:58 |
Last train 9:37 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
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High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Thurbo from St. Gallen to Zurich Airport trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Thurbo trains will get you between St. Gallen and Zurich Airport from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: St. Gallen to Zurich Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St. Gallen to Zurich Airport 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 Zurich Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in St. Gallen and Zurich Airport
Most St. Gallen to Zurich Airport trains use the St. Gallen to Zürich HB station pair. Use this guide to compare St. Gallen and Zurich Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to St. Gallen from Sankt Gallen city centre
St. Gallen train station facilities and services
St. Gallen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Lagerhaus, Restaurant Marktplatz
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at St. Gallen. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at St. Gallen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at St. Gallen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at St. Gallen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at St. Gallen: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Walhalla, Hotel Metropol, Hotel Dom.
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