St. Gallen to Leipzig by train

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Overview: trains from St. Gallen to Leipzig

Find the key information for travelling by train from St. Gallen to Leipzig, 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 00:26 View journey
Last train 23:37 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 5hr 59m View journey
Distance (km) 488
Trains / day 3 View all
Cheapest journey €139.81 View journey
Avg journey time 8hr 51m
Train operators 25

Travelling by train from St. Gallen to Leipzig

Ready to travel from St. Gallen to Leipzig by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train travel between St. Gallen and Leipzig: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from St. Gallen to Leipzig:

  • Cheapest tickets: €139.81

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 6 and a half months in advance.

Train times for travel between St. Gallen and Leipzig

If you are taking the train from St. Gallen to Leipzig, you will have 3 trains each day (with a departure every 4 hours and 14 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 00:26. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 23:37. On weekends, the first train departs at 04:37, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 23:37.

Travel time and distance between St. Gallen and Leipzig

The route’s fastest journey takes 5 hours and 59 minutes, covering a total of 488 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between St. Gallen and Leipzig?

Tickets along this route go on sale 6 and a half months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Making your St. Gallen to Leipzig travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Leipzig.

FAQs about the train journey from St. Gallen to Leipzig

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

The total distance between St. Gallen and Leipzig by train is 488 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.