Travelling from Budapest to St. Gallen by train

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

The fastest trains from Budapest to St. Gallen take around 9 hours and 48 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 728 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Budapest is scheduled to depart at around  05:40. The last departure is usually at around 20:40. This is the same as during the weekend. On average, there are about 10 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 1 hour and 17 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from €71.98.

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

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

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

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

Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found at least one departure.

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

The Budapest to St. Gallen train travel takes about 9 hours and 48 minutes, no matter when you leave.

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

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to St. Gallen leaving Budapest at around 05:40 and the last train leaving at around 20:40. This is the same at the weekend.