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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sankt Gallen to Bern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £63 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 37m. 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 £63, while a train costs an average of £63.
Distance: 155 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
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£63 Average Price Cheapest | £72 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m 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 Sankt Gallen to Bern, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
The journey is about 1m faster (2h 7m by train vs 2h 8m by car) and roughly £10 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£63 vs £72). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Bern from Sankt Gallen by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Sankt Gallen to Bern 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 Bern are Interlaken, Thun, Lucerne, Zurich and Geneva. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Bern on Omio.
Interlaken sits between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz and is known as a gateway to the Jungfrau region. Its grand old hotels, riverfront setting and steady outdoor buzz give the town a polished but relaxed Alpine feel.
Thun is known for its medieval old town, hilltop castle and striking position on the Aare by Lake Thun. With raised pavements, waterside views and the Bernese Alps nearby, it feels scenic yet lived-in.
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.
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.
Geneva is known for diplomacy, watchmaking and its setting on Lake Geneva. It feels international yet compact, with elegant streets, a historic old town and strong French influence.
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However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sankt Gallen and Bern as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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