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Get from St. Gallen to Basel
The journey takes about 2 hours, and with fares starting at just R 1 461, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in St. Gallen and Basel?
St. Gallen
- ABahnhofpl. 2, 9000 St. Gallen, Switzerland
- BSt. Gallen, 9000 St. Gallen, Switzerland
Basel
- ABasel SBB railway station, Centralbahnstrasse 10, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
- BMeret Oppenheim-Strasse 35, 4053 Gundeldingen Basel, Switzerland
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Basel
Türkheimerstrasse 47, 4055 Iselin, , Switzerland - D
Media Markt Basel
Güterstrasse 119, 4053 Gundeldingen, Basel - E
Basel St. Johann
Basel St. Johann, 4056 Basel, Switzerland
Train Companies
Based on 8 reviews, the company was rated 4.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the cleanliness. Swiss Federal Railways ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 461
Frequently asked questions about travelling from St. Gallen to Basel by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from St. Gallen to Basel?
The cheapest train tickets from St. Gallen to Basel start from R 1 461. The average price for this train route is around R 2 441. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from St. Gallen to Basel?
The average train journey time from St. Gallen to Basel is 2h, covering a distance of 135 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h and is operated by Swiss Federal Railways.
Which train operators serve the St. Gallen to Basel route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from St. Gallen to Basel?
The earliest train from St. Gallen to Basel departs at 07:07. And the latest train departs at 16:28.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from St. Gallen to Basel was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 422To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from St. Gallen to Basel as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 1 422 to R 4 637 for a train ticket from St. Gallen to Basel based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 422, which is on 2025-12-13.
