The cheapest and fastest trains from Sankt Gallen to Zurich
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
59 m
Average duration
1 h
Trains per day
16
Distance
62 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sankt Gallen to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sankt Gallen to Zurich will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
Of the 16 trains that leave Sankt Gallen for Zurich every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 62 km distance in an average of 1 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 59 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 1 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.
IC 1 712 | 712
IC 1 714 | 714
IC 5 516 | 516
IC 1 712 | 712
S 21 2080 | 2080 · IC 5 516 | 516
IC 5 516 | 516
IC 5 1514 | 1514
IC 5 516 | 516 · S 8 18837 | 18837
IC 5 516 | 516 · S 7 18737 | 18737 · S 8 18837 | 18837
IC 5 1514 | 1514 · S 7 18735 | 18735 · S 8 18835 | 18835Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Sankt Gallen to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sankt Gallen to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 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 £6, and a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 62 km
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Live departures
Sankt Gallen to Zurich train times
The table below shows live departures for Sankt Gallen to Zurich trains for today, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 18:07 Sankt Gallen | 1h14 | 19:21 Zurich | 0 changesdirect | |
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IC 1 712 | 712 | 07:07 St. Gallen | 1h14 | 08:21 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 712 | 712 | 07:07 St. Gallen | 1h06 | 08:13 Zürich Oerlikon | 0 changesdirect | |
S 21 2076 | 2076 · IC 5 1514 | 1514 | 07:17 St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1h10 | 08:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IC 5 1514 | 1514 · S 7 18735 | 18735 · S 8 18835 | 18835 | 07:28 St. Gallen | 1h01 | 08:29 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
IC 5 1514 | 1514 · S 8 18835 | 18835 | 07:28 St. Gallen | 1h01 | 08:29 Zürich Oerlikon | 1 change | |
IC 5 1514 | 1514 | 07:28 St. Gallen | 0h59 | 08:27 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 13 3260 | 3260 | 07:37 St. Gallen | 1h06 | 08:43 Zürich Oerlikon | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 13 3260 | 3260 | 07:37 St. Gallen | 1h14 | 08:51 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 21 2080 | 2080 · IC 5 516 | 516 | 07:47 St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1h10 | 08:57 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IC 5 516 | 516 · S 8 18837 | 18837 | 07:58 St. Gallen | 1h01 | 08:59 Zürich Oerlikon | 1 change | |
IC 5 516 | 516 · S 7 18737 | 18737 · S 8 18837 | 18837 | 07:58 St. Gallen | 1h01 | 08:59 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
IC 5 516 | 516 | 07:58 St. Gallen | 0h59 | 08:57 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 714 | 714 | 08:07 St. Gallen | 1h14 | 09:21 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 21 2086 | 2086 · EC 198 | 198 | 08:17 St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1h10 | 09:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
S 21 2090 | 2090 · IC 5 518 | 518 | 08:47 St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1h10 | 09:57 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
S 21 2096 | 2096 · IC 5 1518 | 1518 | 09:17 St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1h10 | 10:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sankt Gallen to Zurich
Trains from Sankt Gallen to Zurich run on average 18 times per day, taking around 1h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 62 km distance in 59m.
Distance 62 km |
Average train duration 1h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 59m |
First train 00:05 |
Last train 23:57 |
Train companies: SBB, Thurbo, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Sankt Gallen to Zurich trainsSBB, Thurbo, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Sankt Gallen and Zurich from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Sankt Gallen to Zurich train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sankt Gallen to Zurich 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Sankt Gallen and Zurich
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from the main road.
- Restaurant Markthalle
- Restaurant LaSalle
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators.
- CHF 1
- Placid Hotel Zurich
- Best Western Hotel Spirgarten
- H+ Hotel Zürich
- Located in the main hall
- 240 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for S-Bahn and regional trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- S-Bahn: Lines S3, S9, S12, S15
- Tram: Line 4
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available from Mühlebachstrasse.
- Outback Lodge
- Tibits
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Opera Zurich
- Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador Zurich
- Hotel Seehof
- Located in the main hall
- 1000 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: platform 4 for regional trains
- Tram: Line 11, Line 15
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S3, S5, S6, S7, S9, S12, S16
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Andreasstrasse and Franklinstrasse.
- Negishi Sushi Bar
- Le Muh
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Courtyard Zurich North
- Swissotel Zurich
- Hotel Sternen Oerlikon
- Located in the main hall
- 72 places, 60 places
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-8 for regional and long-distance trains
- Tram: Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S6, S7, S8, S9, S14, S16, S19, S24
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking available nearby with limited spaces.
- Restaurant Enge
- Ristorante Frascati
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Ascot
- Engimatt City & Garden Hotel
- B2 Boutique Hotel + Spa
- Located in the main hall
- 80 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for S-Bahn trains
- Tram: Line 5, Line 6, Line 7, Line 13
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from the main road.
- Restaurant Marktküche
- Restaurant Volkshaus
- Outside the main entrance.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Ascot
- Hotel Glockenhof
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Located in the main hall
- 104 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for S-Bahn and regional trains
- Tram: Line 9, Line 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S8, S21
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking available nearby with several parking options
- Brisket Southern BBQ & Bar
- Les Halles
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- 25hours Hotel Zürich West
- Sheraton Zürich Hotel
- Novotel Zurich City West
- 800 places, covered
- Located on the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-8 for S-Bahn and regional trains
- Tram: Line 4, Line 8
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S3, S5, S6, S7, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
- Restaurant Au Premier
- Brasserie Federal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Central Plaza Hotel
- Cost CHF 12
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,300 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
- Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
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