The cheapest and fastest trains from Sankt Gallen to Zurich
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
59 m
Average duration
59 m
Trains per day
129
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 £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 129 trains that leave Sankt Gallen for Zurich every day 55 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 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 59 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.
IR 13 3288 | 328822:371h07St. Gallen23:44Zürich Oerlikon£161One-way0 changes
IC 1 738 | 73821:071h07St. Gallen22:14Zürich Oerlikon£161One-way0 changes
IC 1 736 | 73620:071h07St. Gallen21:14Zürich Oerlikon£161One-way0 changes
IR 13 3288 | 328822:371h15St. Gallen23:52Zurich HB£171One-way0 changes
IR 13 3286 | 328621:371h07St. Gallen22:44Zürich Oerlikon£171One-way0 changes
EC 198 | 1989:290h59St. Gallen10:28Zurich HB£341One-way0 changes
EC 96 | 9621:290h59St. Gallen22:28Zurich HB£341One-way0 changes
EC 290 | 2907:290h59St. Gallen8:28Zurich HB£341One-way0 changes
EC 94 | 9423:290h59St. Gallen0:28Zurich HB£341One-way0 changes
IC 5 524 | 52412:581h00St. Gallen13:58Zurich HB£211One-way0 changes
Travel 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 £5. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 2m. 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 £5, and a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 62 km
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£22 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 36m Average total duration 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Sankt Gallen to Zurich train times
The table below shows live departures for Sankt Gallen to Zurich trains for today, Sunday 31 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SN 22 13626 | 13626 · SN 1 13716 | 13716 · SN 8 13787 | 13787 | 2:40 St. Gallen | 1h27 | 4:07 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
SN 22 13626 | 13626 · SN 1 13716 | 13716 | 2:40 St. Gallen | 1h18 | 3:58 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
SN 21 13616 | 13616 · S 19012 | 19012 | 3:02 St. Gallen | 2h02 | 5:04 Zürich Oerlikon | 1 change | |
SN 21 13616 | 13616 · S 19012 | 19012 | 3:02 St. Gallen | 2h10 | 5:12 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
SN 72 13655 | 13655 · S 10 12008 | 12008 · S 24 20419 | 20419 | 3:03 St. Gallen | 2h35 | 5:38 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
SN 22 13628 | 13628 · S 35 8118 | 8118 · S 12 19218 | 19218 | 3:40 St. Gallen | 2h02 | 5:42 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
IR 13 3252 | 3252 | 4:37 St. Gallen | 1h15 | 5:52 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 13 3252 | 3252 | 4:37 St. Gallen | 1h07 | 5:44 Zürich Oerlikon | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 10706 | 10706 | 5:07 St. Gallen | 1h15 | 6:22 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 10706 | 10706 | 5:07 St. Gallen | 1h07 | 6:14 Zürich Oerlikon | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 10708 | 10708 | 6:07 St. Gallen | 1h15 | 7:22 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 10708 | 10708 | 6:07 St. Gallen | 1h07 | 7:14 Zürich Oerlikon | 0 changesdirect | |
S 21 2056 | 2056 · IR 13 3256 | 3256 | 6:16 St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1h36 | 7:52 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
S 1 11118 | 11118 · S 35 8126 | 8126 · S 12 19226 | 19226 | 6:17 St. Gallen | 1h25 | 7:42 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
IR 13 3256 | 3256 | 6:37 St. Gallen | 1h07 | 7:44 Zürich Oerlikon | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 13 3256 | 3256 | 6:37 St. Gallen | 1h15 | 7:52 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 5 512 | 512 | 6:58 St. Gallen | 1h00 | 7:58 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 5 512 | 512 · S 8 18829 | 18829 | 6:58 St. Gallen | 1h01 | 7:59 Zürich Oerlikon | 1 change | |
IC 5 512 | 512 · S 7 18729 | 18729 · S 8 18829 | 18829 | 6:58 St. Gallen | 1h01 | 7:59 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
IC 10710 | 10710 | 7:07 St. Gallen | 1h07 | 8:14 Zürich Oerlikon | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 10710 | 10710 | 7:07 St. Gallen | 1h15 | 8:22 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 21 2066 | 2066 · IR 13 3258 | 3258 | 7:16 St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1h36 | 8:52 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
S 21 2070 | 2070 · IC 5 514 | 514 | 7:46 St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1h12 | 8:58 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IC 10712 | 10712 | 8:07 St. Gallen | 1h07 | 9:14 Zürich Oerlikon | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 10712 | 10712 | 8:07 St. Gallen | 1h15 | 9:22 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 21 2076 | 2076 · IR 13 3260 | 3260 | 8:16 St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1h36 | 9:52 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
S 1 11126 | 11126 · S 35 8134 | 8134 · S 12 19234 | 19234 | 8:17 St. Gallen | 1h25 | 9:42 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
IR 13 3260 | 3260 | 8:37 St. Gallen | 1h07 | 9:44 Zürich Oerlikon | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 13 3260 | 3260 | 8:37 St. Gallen | 1h15 | 9:52 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 21 2080 | 2080 · IC 5 516 | 516 | 8:46 St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1h12 | 9:58 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IC 5 516 | 516 | 8:58 St. Gallen | 1h00 | 9:58 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 5 516 | 516 · S 7 18737 | 18737 · S 8 18837 | 18837 | 8:58 St. Gallen | 1h01 | 9:59 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
IC 5 516 | 516 · S 8 18837 | 18837 | 8:58 St. Gallen | 1h01 | 9:59 Zürich Oerlikon | 1 change | |
IC 10714 | 10714 | 9:07 St. Gallen | 1h07 | 10:14 Zürich Oerlikon | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 10714 | 10714 | 9:07 St. Gallen | 1h15 | 10:22 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 21 2086 | 2086 · EC 198 | 198 | 9:17 St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1h11 | 10:28 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
EC 198 | 198 | 9:29 St. Gallen | 0h59 | 10:28 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 198 | 198 · S 7 18739 | 18739 · S 8 18839 | 18839 | 9:29 St. Gallen | 1h00 | 10:29 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
EC 198 | 198 · S 8 18839 | 18839 | 9:29 St. Gallen | 1h00 | 10:29 Zürich Oerlikon | 1 change | |
IR 13 3262 | 3262 | 9:37 St. Gallen | 1h07 | 10:44 Zürich Oerlikon | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 13 3262 | 3262 | 9:37 St. Gallen | 1h15 | 10:52 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 21 2090 | 2090 · IC 5 518 | 518 | 9:47 St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1h11 | 10:58 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IC 5 518 | 518 · S 7 18741 | 18741 · S 8 18841 | 18841 | 9:58 St. Gallen | 1h01 | 10:59 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
IC 5 518 | 518 | 9:58 St. Gallen | 1h00 | 10:58 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 5 518 | 518 · S 8 18841 | 18841 | 9:58 St. Gallen | 1h01 | 10:59 Zürich Oerlikon | 1 change | |
IC 55 716 | 716 | 10:07 St. Gallen | 1h15 | 11:22 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 55 716 | 716 | 10:07 St. Gallen | 1h07 | 11:14 Zürich Oerlikon | 0 changesdirect | |
S 21 2096 | 2096 · IR 13 3264 | 3264 | 10:17 St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1h35 | 11:52 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
S 1 11134 | 11134 · S 35 8142 | 8142 · S 12 19242 | 19242 | 10:17 St. Gallen | 1h25 | 11:42 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
IR 13 3264 | 3264 | 10:37 St. Gallen | 1h15 | 11:52 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 13 3264 | 3264 | 10:37 St. Gallen | 1h07 | 11:44 Zürich Oerlikon | 0 changesdirect | |
S 21 2100 | 2100 · IC 5 520 | 520 | 10:47 St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1h11 | 11:58 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IC 5 520 | 520 · S 8 18845 | 18845 | 10:58 St. Gallen | 1h01 | 11:59 Zürich Oerlikon | 1 change | |
IC 5 520 | 520 | 10:58 St. Gallen | 1h00 | 11:58 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 5 520 | 520 · S 7 18745 | 18745 · S 8 18845 | 18845 | 10:58 St. Gallen | 1h01 | 11:59 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
IC 10718 | 10718 | 11:07 St. Gallen | 1h15 | 12:22 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 10718 | 10718 | 11:07 St. Gallen | 1h07 | 12:14 Zürich Oerlikon | 0 changesdirect | |
S 21 2106 | 2106 · EC 196 | 196 | 11:17 St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1h11 | 12:28 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
EC 196 | 196 | 11:29 St. Gallen | 0h59 | 12:28 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 13 3266 | 3266 | 11:37 St. Gallen | 1h15 | 12:52 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 21 2110 | 2110 · IC 5 522 | 522 | 11:47 St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1h11 | 12:58 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IC 55 720 | 720 | 12:07 St. Gallen | 1h07 | 13:14 Zürich Oerlikon | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 55 720 | 720 | 12:07 St. Gallen | 1h15 | 13:22 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 1 11142 | 11142 · S 35 8150 | 8150 · S 12 19250 | 19250 | 12:17 St. Gallen | 1h25 | 13:42 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
S 21 2116 | 2116 · IR 13 3268 | 3268 | 12:21 St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1h31 | 13:52 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IR 13 3268 | 3268 | 12:37 St. Gallen | 1h15 | 13:52 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 13 3268 | 3268 | 12:37 St. Gallen | 1h07 | 13:44 Zürich Oerlikon | 0 changesdirect | |
S 21 2122 | 2122 · IC 10722 | 10722 | 12:51 St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1h31 | 14:22 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
S 21 2125 | 2125 · B 180 18024 | 18024 · EC 194 | 194 | 12:57 St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1h31 | 14:28 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
IC 5 524 | 524 · S 7 18753 | 18753 · S 8 18853 | 18853 | 12:58 St. Gallen | 1h01 | 13:59 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
IC 5 524 | 524 · S 8 18853 | 18853 | 12:58 St. Gallen | 1h01 | 13:59 Zürich Oerlikon | 1 change | |
IC 5 524 | 524 | 12:58 St. Gallen | 1h00 | 13:58 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 10722 | 10722 | 13:07 St. Gallen | 1h07 | 14:14 Zürich Oerlikon | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 10722 | 10722 | 13:07 St. Gallen | 1h15 | 14:22 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 21 2126 | 2126 · IR 13 3270 | 3270 | 13:21 St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1h31 | 14:52 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
S 21 2132 | 2132 · IC 55 724 | 724 | 13:51 St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1h31 | 15:22 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
S 21 2135 | 2135 · B 180 18030 | 18030 · IC 5 1526 | 1526 | 13:57 St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1h31 | 15:28 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
S 21 2136 | 2136 · IR 13 3272 | 3272 | 14:21 St. Gallen Güterbahnhof | 1h31 | 15:52 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
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IR VAE 2044 | 2044+ S 14 19416 | 19416 | 0:05 St. Gallen | 5h01 | 5:06 Zürich Oerlikon | 1 change | |
IR VAE 2044 | 2044+ S 16 19616 | 19616 | 0:05 St. Gallen | 5h06 | 5:11 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
S 1 11193 | 11193 · S 10 12008 | 12008 · S 24 20419 | 20419 | 0:19 St. Gallen | 5h19 | 5:38 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
IR 13 3292 | 3292 · S 15 7043 | 7043 · S 30 8018 | 8018 · S 24 20419 | 20419 | 0:37 St. Gallen | 5h01 | 5:38 Zürich Oerlikon | 3 changes | |
IR 13 3292 | 3292 · S 35 8118 | 8118 · S 12 19218 | 19218 | 0:37 St. Gallen | 5h05 | 5:42 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
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Overview: Train from Sankt Gallen to Zurich
Trains from Sankt Gallen to Zurich run on average 25 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 62 km distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 62 km |
Average train duration 1h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 1h 0m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:54 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Thurbo from Sankt Gallen to Zurich trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Thurbo trains will get you between Sankt Gallen and Zurich from £5. 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
- 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
- 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 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
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