How much does a train ticket from Basel to St. Gallen cost?

The average train ticket price from Basel to St. Gallen is $139. The best way to find train tickets from Basel to St. Gallen is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Basel to St. Gallen?

A train trip between Basel and St. Gallen is around 1h 59m, although the fastest train will take about 1h 59m. This is the time it takes to travel the 85 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Basel and St. Gallen?

The number of trains from Basel to St. Gallen can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Basel to St. Gallen by comparing and selecting the train that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Basel to St. Gallen?

When taking the train from Basel to St. Gallen, you can travel comfortably and safely with Swiss Federal Railways, Swiss Federal Railways.

What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Basel to St. Gallen?

Trains traveling between Basel and St. Gallen leave from Basel or Basel Central Station and arrive at St Gallen, St. Gallen Train Station.

Train Basel to St. Gallen from $57

Next train departures

Next departures for Basel to St. Gallen on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:33am	Basel	1h 59m	9:32am	St Gallen	Cheapest
Train	7:33am	Basel	1h 59m	9:32am	St Gallen	Fastest
Train	7:33am	Basel	1h 59m	9:32am	St Gallen	No tags
Train	7:33am	Basel	1h 59m	9:32am	St Gallen	No tags

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Get from Basel to St. Gallen

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 1 hour 59 minutes and with fares starting at just $50, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

1h 59mAverage Duration

84 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Basel and St. Gallen?

Basel

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Basel
Basel SBB railway station, Centralbahnstrasse 10, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
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Basel Central Station
Meret Oppenheim-Strasse 35, 4053 Gundeldingen Basel, Switzerland
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Basel
Türkheimerstrasse 47, 4055 Iselin, , Switzerland
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Media Markt Basel
Güterstrasse 119, 4053 Gundeldingen, Basel
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Basel St. Johann
Basel St. Johann, 4056 Basel, Switzerland

St. Gallen

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St Gallen
Bahnhofpl. 2, 9000 St. Gallen, Switzerland
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St. Gallen Train Station
St. Gallen, 9000 St. Gallen, Switzerland
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Train Companies

Swiss Federal Railways

5/58 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi5

Swiss Federal Railways

5/58 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi5

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Basel to St. Gallen by train

How much does a train ticket from Basel to St. Gallen cost?
How long is the train trip from Basel to St. Gallen?
How many daily trains are there between Basel and St. Gallen?
Which train companies travel from Basel to St. Gallen?
What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Basel to St. Gallen?

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The cheapest trip from Basel to St. Gallen was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $57

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Basel to St. Gallen, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $57 to $197 for a train ticket from Basel to St. Gallen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $82 which is on 2025-11-25.