Travelling from St. Gallen to Hamburg by train

Want to know how to get from St. Gallen to Hamburg by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from St. Gallen to Hamburg take around 3 hours and 13 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 685 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving St. Gallen is scheduled to depart at around  01:02. The last departure is usually at around 23:37. This is the same as during the weekend. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 13 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 1 hour and 19 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from CA$127.40.

We think any time is a great time to visit Hamburg, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Hamburg.

Is there a direct train from St. Gallen to Hamburg?

The journey between St. Gallen and Hamburg usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from St. Gallen to Hamburg every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from St. Gallen to Hamburg?

The St. Gallen to Hamburg train travel takes about 3 hours and 13 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the St. Gallen to Hamburg train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Hamburg leaving St. Gallen at around 01:02 and the last train leaving at around 23:37. This is the same at the weekend.