There are 4 ways to get from Sankt Gallen to Friedrichshafen by train, ferry, bus or car
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Recommended option
Train, ferry • 1h 16m
3 alternative options
Train • 1h 32m
Bus • 2h 25m
Drive • 56 min
Sankt Gallen to Friedrichshafen by train and ferry
The journey time between Sankt Gallen and Friedrichshafen is around 1h 16m and covers a distance of around 34 km. This includes an average layover time of around 14 min. Operated by Thurbo, BSB Ferries and SBS Schifffahrt AG, the Sankt Gallen to Friedrichshafen service departs from St. Gallen(Ch) and arrives in Friedrichshafen Autoquai. Typically 355 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sankt Gallen to Friedrichshafen is to drive which costs SFr 10 - SFr 15 and takes 56 min.
The quickest way to get from Sankt Gallen to Friedrichshafen is to drive which costs SFr 10 - SFr 15 and takes 56 min.
No, there is no direct bus from Sankt Gallen to Friedrichshafen. However, there are services departing from St. Gallen and arriving at Friedrichshafen, Hafenbahnhof via Lindau, Toskana and Lindau, ZUP Anheggerstr.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Sankt Gallen to Friedrichshafen. However, there are services departing from St. Gallen(Ch) and arriving at Friedrichshafen Stadt via Bregenz and Lindau-Reutin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
The distance between Sankt Gallen and Friedrichshafen is 27 km. The road distance is 80.2 km.
The best way to get from Sankt Gallen to Friedrichshafen without a car is to train and ferry which takes 1h 16m and costs SFr 11 - SFr 17.
It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Sankt Gallen to Friedrichshafen, including transfers.
Sankt Gallen to Friedrichshafen bus services, operated by Autokar Polska, depart from St. Gallen station.
Sankt Gallen to Friedrichshafen train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from St. Gallen(Ch) station.
The best way to get from Sankt Gallen to Friedrichshafen is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs SFr 22 - SFr 100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 55 and takes 2h 25m.
- Distance: 27 km
- Duration: 1h 16m
What companies run services between Sankt Gallen, Switzerland and Friedrichshafen, Germany?
You can take a train from Sankt Gallen to Friedrichshafen via Bregenz and Lindau-Reutin in around 1h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sankt Gallen to Friedrichshafen via Lindau, Toskana and Lindau, ZUP Anheggerstr. in around 2h 25m.
- Phone
- +41 71 554 00 00
- Website
- thurbo.ch
Train from St. Gallen(Ch) to Romanshorn
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from St. Gallen(Ch) to Bregenz
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18 - €35
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- info@sbb-deutschland.de
- Website
- sbb-deutschland.de
Train from St. Gallen(CH) to Bregenz
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- SBB GmbH
- Phone
- 0711 19449
- Website
- vvs.de
Train from Lindau-Reutin to Friedrichshafen Stadt
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3 - €6
- Website
- Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart (VVS)
- Website
- zugbus-rab.de
Train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- DB ZugBus RAB
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Lindau-Reutin to Friedrichshafen Stadt
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16 - €23
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13 - €19
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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Railjet trains operate domestically within Austria and also connect to major cities in Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland and Hungary. This premium service runs at speeds of up to 230km/h and offers three travel classes (economy, first and business), all with free Wi-Fi and power sockets. Other amenities include a bistro-restaurant car and family zones. Seat reservations can be made up to 90 days prior to the train's departure (compulsory for all cross-border trains but not for domestic routes).
Contact Details
Train from Lindau-Reutin to Friedrichshafen Stadt
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9 - €15
- Website
- Railjet
- Phone
- 48/796 473 308
- biuro@autokarpolska.com.pl
- Website
- autokarpolska.com.pl
Bus from St. Gallen to Lindau
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Schedules at
- autokarpolska.com.pl
- Phone
- 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.de
Bus from Lindau, ZUP Anheggerstr. to Friedrichshafen, Hafenbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3 - €5
- Website
- Bahn DE
- Phone
- +49 7471 93019696
- verkehrsverbund@naldo.de
- Website
- naldo.de
Bus from Lindau, ZUP Anheggerstr. to Friedrichsh. Hafenbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- BG RAB-Bus/VBN
- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 3640-0
- info@bsb.de
- Website
- bsb.de
Ferry from Romanshorn Autoquai to Friedrichshafen Autoquai
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Website
- BSB Ferries
- Schedules at
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
- Phone
- +41 71 466 78 88
- info@sbsag.ch
- Website
- sbsag.ch
Ferry from Romanshorn Autoquai to Friedrichshafen Faehre
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SBS Schifffahrt AG
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More Questions & Answers
Sankt Gallen to Friedrichshafen bus services, operated by Bahn DE, arrive at Friedrichshafen, Hafenbahnhof station.
Sankt Gallen to Friedrichshafen train services, operated by Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart (VVS), arrive at Friedrichshafen Stadt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sankt Gallen to Friedrichshafen is 80 km. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Sankt Gallen to Friedrichshafen.
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