Herisau to St. Gallen by train

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Overview: trains from Herisau to St. Gallen

Find the key information for travelling by train from Herisau to St. Gallen, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 04:24 View journey
Last train 23:47 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 8m View journey
Distance (km) 8
Trains / day 55 View all
Cheapest journey AU$5.84 View journey
Avg journey time 9m
Train operators 55

Travelling from Herisau to St. Gallen by train

Considering a train trip from Herisau to St. Gallen? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Cost of train travel from Herisau to St. Gallen

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Herisau to St. Gallen:

  • Cheapest ticket: AU$5.84

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Herisau to St. Gallen departure timetable

On this route, 55 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Herisau at 04:24 and the last leaving at 20:35 during the week.

For weekend travel to St. Gallen, the earliest departure is at 04:24 and the last one is at 23:47. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 16 minutes.

How long is the train journey from Herisau to St. Gallen?

This journey covers a total of 8 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 8 minutes.

When do tickets go on sale between Herisau and St. Gallen?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Herisau and St. Gallen 6 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Learn more about train travel from Herisau to St. Gallen

Refer to our help articles for more details and insights on train travel from Herisau and beyond. Get ready for your visit with travel tips and inspiration in our St. Gallen city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Herisau to St. Gallen

Want to know more about your journey from Herisau to St. Gallen? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Herisau and St. Gallen by train is 8 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.