Bern to St. Margrethen train travel explained

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

The fastest trains from Bern to St. Margrethen take around 2 hours and 18 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 176 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Bern is scheduled to depart at around  00:02. The last departure is usually at around 23:31. This is the same as during the weekend. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 35 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 29 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$62.50.

We think any time is a great time to visit St. Margrethen, 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 St. Margrethen.

Is there a direct train from Bern to St. Margrethen?

The journey between Bern and St. Margrethen usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Bern to St. Margrethen 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 Bern to St. Margrethen?

The Bern to St. Margrethen train travel takes about 2 hours and 18 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Bern to St. Margrethen train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to St. Margrethen leaving Bern at around 00:02 and the last train leaving at around 23:31. This is the same at the weekend.