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There are 9 ways to get from Berlin to St. Gallen by plane, ferry, train, bus, night train or car

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Fly to Friedrichshafen, ferry  •  6h 34m

  1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Friedrichshafen (FDH) BER - FDH
  2. Take the ferry from Friedrichshafen Autoquai to Romanshorn Autoquai

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Bus  •  11h 9m

  1. Take the bus from Berlin ZOB [Fernbus] to Nürnberg Hbf 1326 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Nuremberg Central Bus Station to St. Gallen Lagerstrasse Prague Florenc Central Bus Station - Milan Lampugnano / ...

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Fly to Zurich, train  •  5h 13m

  1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Zurich (ZRH) BER - ZRH
  2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to St. Gallen

Fly to Stuttgart, train  •  6h 48m

  1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Stuttgart (STR) BER - STR
  2. Take the train from Böblingen to Singen
  3. Take the train from Konstanz to St. Gallen(Ch)

Fly to Basel, train  •  7h 10m

  1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Basel (BSL) BER - BSL
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
  3. Take the train from Zürich HB to St. Gallen

Train  •  8h 44m

  1. Take the train from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to München Hbf 29 / ...
  2. Take the train from München Hbf to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof 88
  3. Take the train from Lindau-Reutin to St. Gallen(Ch) Ec

Bus, train  •  14h 10m

  1. Take the bus from Berlin central bus station to Karlsruhe central train station 015 / ...
  2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Konstanz Bahnhof Re2
  3. Take the train from Konstanz to St. Gallen(Ch) Re

Night train, train  •  13h 34m

  1. Take the night train from Berlin Hbf to Zuerich Hb Nj
  2. Take the train from Zürich HB to St. Gallen Ir13 / ...

Drive  •  6h 30m

  1. Drive from Berlin Hbf to St. Gallen 771.1 km
Germany → Switzerland
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International entry into Switzerland from Germany

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Yes, entry into Switzerland is currently allowed from Germany.

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Domestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply

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  • Regional restriction measures in place
  • Health pass is required for long-distance travel by plane, train or coach, as well as in some public venues

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The national COVID-19 helpline number in St. Gallen is 0041 58 463 00 00.

Wearing a face mask on public transport in St. Gallen is subject to regional advice.

Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 0041 58 463 00 00.

No, returning to Germany from Switzerland is currently allowed.

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Last updated: 26 Jul 2022
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The cheapest way to get from Berlin to St. Gallen is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 11h 9m.

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The quickest way to get from Berlin to St. Gallen is to fly and train which costs €95 - €340 and takes 5h 13m.

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No, there is no direct bus from Berlin to St. Gallen. However, there are services departing from Berlin ZOB [Fernbus] and arriving at St. Gallen Lagerstrasse via Nuremberg Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.

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No, there is no direct train from Berlin to St. Gallen. However, there are services departing from Berlin Hauptbahnhof and arriving at St. Gallen(Ch) via München Hbf and Lindau-Reutin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.

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The distance between Berlin and St. Gallen is 636 km. The road distance is 771.1 km.

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The best way to get from Berlin to St. Gallen without a car is to train which takes 8h 44m and costs €160 - €250.

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It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Berlin to St. Gallen, including transfers.

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Berlin to St. Gallen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin ZOB [Fernbus] station.

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Berlin to St. Gallen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Berlin Hauptbahnhof station.

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The best way to get from Berlin to St. Gallen is to train which takes 8h 44m and costs €160 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 11h 9m.

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  • Distance: 636.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Berlin, Germany and St. Gallen, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Berlin Hbf to St. Gallen via München Hbf and Lindau-Reutin in around 8h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Berlin ZOB to St. Gallen via Nuremberg Central Bus Station and St. Gallen Lagerstrasse in around 11h 9m.

Airlines
Lufthansa
Website
lufthansa.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg to Friedrichshafen via Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
3h 8m
When
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 200 - SFr 430
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg to Friedrichshafen via Munich, Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
5h 31m
When
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 200 - SFr 430
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg to Zurich
Ave. Duration
1h 27m
When
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 140 - SFr 430
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg to Zurich via Munich
Ave. Duration
3h 5m
When
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 160 - SFr 420
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg to Zurich via Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
3h 8m
When
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 160 - SFr 420
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg to Stuttgart via Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
3h 2m
When
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price
SFr 200 - SFr 460
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg to Stuttgart via Munich
Ave. Duration
3h 12m
When
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 200 - SFr 460
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg to Basel via Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
3h 21m
When
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 120 - SFr 650
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg to Basel via Munich
Ave. Duration
3h 40m
When
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 120 - SFr 650
Eurowings
Website
eurowings.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg to Zurich via Cologne Bonn
Ave. Duration
3h 25m
When
Wednesday and Thursday
Estimated price
SFr 95 - SFr 500
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration
1h 14m
When
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 75 - SFr 340
easyJet
Website
easyjet.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg to Friedrichshafen via London Gatwick
Ave. Duration
5h 40m
When
Saturday
Estimated price
SFr 90 - SFr 410
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg to Zurich
Ave. Duration
1h 35m
When
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
SFr 70 - SFr 360
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg to Basel
Ave. Duration
1h 30m
When
Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
SFr 60 - SFr 420
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg to Basel via Amsterdam Schiphol
Ave. Duration
3h 35m
When
Tuesday
Estimated price
SFr 60 - SFr 420
Swiss
Website
swiss.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg to Zurich
Ave. Duration
1h 27m
When
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 140 - SFr 430
KLM
Website
klm.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg to Basel via Amsterdam Schiphol
Ave. Duration
3h 47m
When
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 100 - SFr 850
Train operators
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.

Contact Details
Phone
+41 51 220 11 11
Website
sbb.ch
Train from Zürich Flughafen to St. Gallen
Ave. Duration
59 min
Frequency
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price
SFr 29 - SFr 55
Website
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
Ave. Duration
1h 9m
Frequency
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price
SFr 30 - SFr 60
Website
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to St. Gallen
Ave. Duration
1h 13m
Frequency
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price
SFr 24 - SFr 45
Website
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
SBB GmbH
Phone
+49 (0) 7531 915109
Email
info@sbb-deutschland.de
Website
sbb-deutschland.de
Train from Zürich Flughafen to St. Gallen(CH)
Ave. Duration
47 min
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Website
SBB GmbH
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
Ave. Duration
58 min
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Website
SBB GmbH
Train from Zürich HB to St. Gallen(CH)
Ave. Duration
57 min
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Website
SBB GmbH
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).

Contact Details
Phone
+49 0180 6 99 66 33
Website
bahn.com
Train from Böblingen to Singen
Ave. Duration
1h 47m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
SFr 30 - SFr 45
Website
Deutsche Bahn
Train from Basel Sbb to Zuerich Hb
Ave. Duration
54 min
Frequency
Twice a week
Estimated price
SFr 23 - SFr 35
Website
Deutsche Bahn
Train from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to München Hbf
Ave. Duration
3h 55m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
SFr 100 - SFr 140
Website
Deutsche Bahn
Train from München Hbf to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof
Ave. Duration
1h 55m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
SFr 40 - SFr 60
Website
Deutsche Bahn
Deutsche Bahn Regional

Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.

Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 311682904
Website
bahn.com
Train from Böblingen to Singen
Ave. Duration
1h 44m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
SFr 22 - SFr 35
Website
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Train from München Hbf to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof
Ave. Duration
2h 25m
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
SFr 30 - SFr 50
Website
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Konstanz Bahnhof
Ave. Duration
3h 9m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
SFr 35 - SFr 55
Website
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart (VVS)
Phone
0711 19449
Website
vvs.de
Train from Böblingen to Singen
Ave. Duration
1h 44m
Frequency
3 times a week
Estimated price
SFr 14 - SFr 21
Website
Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart (VVS)
DB ZugBus RAB GmbH
Website
zugbus-rab.de
Train from Böblingen to Singen
Ave. Duration
1h 33m
Frequency
Once a week
Website
DB ZugBus RAB
Thurbo
Phone
+41 71 554 00 00
Website
thurbo.ch
Train from Konstanz to St. Gallen(Ch)
Ave. Duration
35 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
SFr 7 - SFr 10
Website
Thurbo
Schedules at
SBB
TGV inOui

France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.

Contact Details
Phone
0033 892 353535
Website
sncf-connect.com
Train from Basel Sbb to Zuerich Hb
Ave. Duration
53 min
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
SFr 24 - SFr 35
Website
Oui.SNCF
2nd Class
SFr 29 - SFr 34
1st Class
SFr 24 - SFr 29
ÖBB EuroCity
Website
oebb.at
Train from Lindau-Reutin to St. Gallen(Ch)
Ave. Duration
36 min
Frequency
5 times a week
Estimated price
SFr 28 - SFr 40
Website
fahrplan.oebb.at
Bus operators
FlixBus

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).

Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 300 137 300
Email
service@flixbus.com
Website
flixbus.de
Bus from Berlin ZOB [Fernbus] to Nürnberg Hbf
Ave. Duration
5h 15m
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
SFr 21 - SFr 26
Website
flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Berlin central bus station to Karlsruhe central train station
Ave. Duration
9h 15m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
SFr 30 - SFr 40
Website
flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
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RegioJet
Phone
+420 542 42 42 42
Email
info@regiojet.cz
Website
regiojet.com
Bus from Nuremberg Central Bus Station to St. Gallen Lagerstrasse
Ave. Duration
4h 50m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
SFr 12 - SFr 17
Website
RegioJet
Ferry operators
BSB Ferries
Phone
+49 (0) 7531 3640-0
Email
info@bsb.de
Website
bsb.de
Ferry from Friedrichshafen Autoquai to Romanshorn Autoquai
Ave. Duration
44 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
SFr 7 - SFr 10
Website
BSB Ferries
Schedules at
fahrplan.sbb.ch
SBS Schifffahrt AG
Phone
+41 71 466 78 88
Email
info@sbsag.ch
Website
sbsag.ch
Ferry from Friedrichshafen Faehre to Romanshorn Autoquai
Ave. Duration
44 min
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Website
SBS Schifffahrt AG

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There is no direct flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Friedrichshafen Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h and has one stopover.

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Berlin to St. Gallen bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at St. Gallen Lagerstrasse station.

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Berlin to St. Gallen train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at St. Gallen(Ch) station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Berlin to St. Gallen is 771 km. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Berlin to St. Gallen.

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easyJet and Lufthansa offer flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Friedrichshafen Airport.

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There are 534+ hotels available in St. Gallen. Prices start at SFr 87 per night.

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The best way to get from Berlin to Berlin Brandenburg Airport is to train which takes 32 min and costs €3 - €22.

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