The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich Airport to St. Gallen
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£23
Fastest journey
47 m
Average duration
48 m
Trains per day
25
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 £21.
Of the 25 trains that leave Zurich Airport for St. Gallen every day 25 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 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 49 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 1 715 | 715
IC 1 717 | 717
IC 1 711 | 711
IR 13 3265 | 3265
IC 5 521 | 521
EC 193 | 193
EC 191 | 191
EC 99 | 99
IC 5 521 | 521
IC 5 519 | 519Live departures
Zurich Airport to St. Gallen train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich Airport to St. Gallen trains for today, Saturday 15 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 5 515 | 515 | 10:13 Zurich Airport | 0h49 | 11:02 St. Gallen | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 13 3265 | 3265 | 10:23 Zurich Airport | 0h59 | 11:22 St. Gallen | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 191 | 191 | 10:43 Zurich Airport | 0h47 | 11:30 St. Gallen | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 713 | 713 | 10:53 Zurich Airport | 0h59 | 11:52 St. Gallen | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 5 517 | 517 | 11:13 Zurich Airport | 0h49 | 12:02 St. Gallen | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 13 3267 | 3267 | 11:23 Zurich Airport | 0h59 | 12:22 St. Gallen | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 715 | 715 | 11:53 Zurich Airport | 0h59 | 12:52 St. Gallen | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 5 519 | 519 | 12:13 Zurich Airport | 0h49 | 13:02 St. Gallen | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 13 3269 | 3269 | 12:23 Zurich Airport | 0h59 | 13:22 St. Gallen | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 193 | 193 | 12:43 Zurich Airport | 0h47 | 13:30 St. Gallen | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 717 | 717 | 12:53 Zurich Airport | 0h59 | 13:52 St. Gallen | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 5 521 | 521 | 13:13 Zurich Airport | 0h49 | 14:02 St. Gallen | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 13 3271 | 3271 | 13:23 Zurich Airport | 0h59 | 14:22 St. Gallen | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 719 | 719 | 13:53 Zurich Airport | 0h59 | 14:52 St. Gallen | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 5 523 | 523 | 14:13 Zurich Airport | 0h49 | 15:02 St. Gallen | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 13 3273 | 3273 | 14:23 Zurich Airport | 0h59 | 15:22 St. Gallen | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 195 | 195 | 14:43 Zurich Airport | 0h47 | 15:30 St. Gallen | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 721 | 721 | 14:53 Zurich Airport | 0h59 | 15:52 St. Gallen | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 5 525 | 525 | 15:13 Zurich Airport | 0h49 | 16:02 St. Gallen | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 13 3275 | 3275 | 15:23 Zurich Airport | 0h59 | 16:22 St. Gallen | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 723 | 723 | 15:53 Zurich Airport | 0h59 | 16:52 St. Gallen | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 5 527 | 527 | 16:13 Zurich Airport | 0h49 | 17:02 St. Gallen | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 13 3277 | 3277 | 16:23 Zurich Airport | 0h59 | 17:22 St. Gallen | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 197 | 197 | 16:43 Zurich Airport | 0h47 | 17:30 St. Gallen | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 16 November | |||||
IC 5 509 | 509 | 07:13 Zurich Airport | 0h49 | 08:02 St. Gallen | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 13 3259 | 3259 | 07:23 Zurich Airport | 0h59 | 08:22 St. Gallen | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 707 | 707 | 07:53 Zurich Airport | 0h59 | 08:52 St. Gallen | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 5 511 | 511 | 08:13 Zurich Airport | 0h49 | 09:02 St. Gallen | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 13 3261 | 3261 | 08:23 Zurich Airport | 0h59 | 09:22 St. Gallen | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 99 | 99 | 08:43 Zurich Airport | 0h47 | 09:30 St. Gallen | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 709 | 709 | 08:53 Zurich Airport | 0h59 | 09:52 St. Gallen | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 5 513 | 513 | 09:13 Zurich Airport | 0h49 | 10:02 St. Gallen | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 13 3263 | 3263 | 09:23 Zurich Airport | 0h59 | 10:22 St. Gallen | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 711 | 711 | 09:53 Zurich Airport | 0h59 | 10:52 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 £8 if you book in advance.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:23, the last at 21:50. The fastest train covers the 61 km distance in 49m.
Distance 61 km |
Average train duration 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 49m |
First train 06:23 |
Last train 21:50 |
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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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