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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Sankt Gallen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £45 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £45, while a train costs an average of £45.
Distance: 91 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
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£45 Average Price Cheapest | £59 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Lucerne to Sankt Gallen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
Tickets start at around £45 compared to roughly £59 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £14. The journey takes 1h 58m versus 1h 32m 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.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Sankt Gallen from Lucerne by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Lucerne to Sankt Gallen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Sankt Gallen are Zurich, Lindau (Bodensee), Lucerne, Winterthur and Bregenz. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Sankt Gallen on Omio.
Zurich combines a global financial role with a calm lakeside setting and a well-kept Altstadt. It is known for banking and shopping, but also for art, river bathing and a distinctly orderly Swiss feel.
Lindau on Lake Constance is known for its island old town, harbour lighthouse and views across the water to the Alps. Grand historic buildings and a calm lakefront setting give it a relaxed southern German character.
Lucerne is known for its medieval old town, the Chapel Bridge and its setting on Lake Lucerne beneath the mountains. Historic streets and a calm waterfront give the city a distinctly Swiss character.
Winterthur is known for its museums, industrial past and well-kept old town near Zurich. It feels practical and local, with art, parks and former factory areas shaping the city’s character.
Bregenz sits on Lake Constance and is best known for the Bregenzer Festspiele and its striking floating stage. Its compact centre, waterfront setting and views from Pfänder give the city a calm cultural character.
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However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lucerne and Sankt Gallen as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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