The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich Airport to St. Gallen
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£23
Fastest journey
59 m
Average duration
1 h
Trains per day
4
Distance
61 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich Airport to St. Gallen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich Airport to St. Gallen will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
Of the 4 trains that leave Zurich Airport for St. 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 61 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.
7:511h01Zurich Airport8:52St. Gallen£181One-way0 changes
13:230h59Zurich Airport14:22St. Gallen£201One-way0 changes
7:530h59Zurich Airport8:52St. Gallen£211One-way0 changes
10:230h59Zurich Airport11:22St. Gallen£331One-way0 changes
7:530h59Zurich Airport8:52St. Gallen£211One-way0 changes
10:230h59Zurich Airport11:22St. Gallen£331One-way0 changes
13:230h59Zurich Airport14:22St. Gallen£201One-way0 changes
7:511h01Zurich Airport8:52St. Gallen£181One-way0 changes
Live departures
Zurich Airport to St. Gallen train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich Airport to St. Gallen trains for tomorrow, Sunday 5 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:51 Zurich Airport | 1h01 | 8:52 St. Gallen | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:53 Zurich Airport | 0h59 | 8:52 St. Gallen | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:23 Zurich Airport | 0h59 | 11:22 St. Gallen | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich Airport to St. Gallen
Trains from Zurich Airport to St. Gallen run on average 11 times per day, taking around 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:43, the last at 22:23. The fastest train covers the 61 km distance in 49m.
Distance 61 km |
Average train duration 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 49m |
First train 7:43 |
Last train 22:23 |
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FAQs: Zurich Airport to St. Gallen train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich Airport to St. 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 St. Gallen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Zurich Airport and St. Gallen
- 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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