What is the best way to travel from St. Gallen to Basel?
Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Trains, Buses and Carpool for the journey to Basel from St. Gallen. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 1 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Basel from St. Gallen?
You can get to Basel with just $22 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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Deutsche Bahn3h 57m06:15 AMSt. GallenStation10:12 AMBaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Station, St. Gallen (Switzerland) at 7/5/2025 6:15:00 AM to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 7/5/2025 10:12:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 57m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 57m07:15 AMSt. GallenStation11:12 AMBaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Station, St. Gallen (Switzerland) at 7/5/2025 7:15:00 AM to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 7/5/2025 11:12:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 57m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 57m08:15 AMSt. GallenStation12:12 PMBaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Station, St. Gallen (Switzerland) at 7/5/2025 8:15:00 AM to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 7/5/2025 12:12:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 57m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 57m09:15 AMSt. GallenStation1:12 PMBaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Station, St. Gallen (Switzerland) at 7/5/2025 9:15:00 AM to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 7/5/2025 1:12:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 57m
Cheapest Trains Saturday
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Deutsche Bahn3h 57m06:15 AMSt. GallenStation10:12 AMBaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Station, St. Gallen (Switzerland) at 7/6/2025 6:15:00 AM to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 7/6/2025 10:12:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 57m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 57m07:15 AMSt. GallenStation11:12 AMBaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Station, St. Gallen (Switzerland) at 7/6/2025 7:15:00 AM to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 7/6/2025 11:12:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 57m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 57m08:15 AMSt. GallenStation12:12 PMBaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Station, St. Gallen (Switzerland) at 7/6/2025 8:15:00 AM to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 7/6/2025 12:12:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 57m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 57m09:15 AMSt. GallenStation1:12 PMBaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Station, St. Gallen (Switzerland) at 7/6/2025 9:15:00 AM to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 7/6/2025 1:12:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 57m
Cheapest Trains Sunday
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Deutsche Bahn8h 55m010:16 PMSt. GallenCentral Station7:11 AMBaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, St. Gallen (Switzerland) at 7/8/2025 10:16:00 PM to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 7/9/2025 7:11:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
Cheapest Trains Tuesday
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Deutsche Bahn3h 57m06:15 AMSt. GallenStation10:12 AMBaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Station, St. Gallen (Switzerland) at 7/9/2025 6:15:00 AM to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 7/9/2025 10:12:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 57m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 57m07:15 AMSt. GallenStation11:12 AMBaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Station, St. Gallen (Switzerland) at 7/9/2025 7:15:00 AM to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 7/9/2025 11:12:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 57m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 57m08:15 AMSt. GallenStation12:12 PMBaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Station, St. Gallen (Switzerland) at 7/9/2025 8:15:00 AM to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 7/9/2025 12:12:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 57m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 57m09:15 AMSt. GallenStation1:12 PMBaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Station, St. Gallen (Switzerland) at 7/9/2025 9:15:00 AM to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 7/9/2025 1:12:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 57m
Cheapest Trains Wednesday
What are the fastest trips from St. Gallen to Basel?
You can get to Basel from St. Gallen in just 3h 57m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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Deutsche Bahn3h 57m06:15 AMSt. GallenStation10:12 AMBaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Station, St. Gallen (Switzerland) at 7/5/2025 6:15:00 AM to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 7/5/2025 10:12:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 57m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 57m07:15 AMSt. GallenStation11:12 AMBaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Station, St. Gallen (Switzerland) at 7/5/2025 7:15:00 AM to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 7/5/2025 11:12:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 57m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 57m08:15 AMSt. GallenStation12:12 PMBaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Station, St. Gallen (Switzerland) at 7/5/2025 8:15:00 AM to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 7/5/2025 12:12:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 57m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 57m09:15 AMSt. GallenStation1:12 PMBaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Station, St. Gallen (Switzerland) at 7/5/2025 9:15:00 AM to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 7/5/2025 1:12:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 57m
Fastest Trains Saturday
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Deutsche Bahn3h 57m06:15 AMSt. GallenStation10:12 AMBaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Station, St. Gallen (Switzerland) at 7/6/2025 6:15:00 AM to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 7/6/2025 10:12:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 57m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 57m07:15 AMSt. GallenStation11:12 AMBaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Station, St. Gallen (Switzerland) at 7/6/2025 7:15:00 AM to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 7/6/2025 11:12:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 57m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 57m08:15 AMSt. GallenStation12:12 PMBaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Station, St. Gallen (Switzerland) at 7/6/2025 8:15:00 AM to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 7/6/2025 12:12:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 57m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 57m09:15 AMSt. GallenStation1:12 PMBaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Station, St. Gallen (Switzerland) at 7/6/2025 9:15:00 AM to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 7/6/2025 1:12:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 57m
Fastest Trains Sunday
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Deutsche Bahn8h 55m010:16 PMSt. GallenCentral Station7:11 AMBaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, St. Gallen (Switzerland) at 7/8/2025 10:16:00 PM to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 7/9/2025 7:11:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
Fastest Trains Tuesday
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Deutsche Bahn3h 57m06:15 AMSt. GallenStation10:12 AMBaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Station, St. Gallen (Switzerland) at 7/9/2025 6:15:00 AM to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 7/9/2025 10:12:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 57m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 57m07:15 AMSt. GallenStation11:12 AMBaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Station, St. Gallen (Switzerland) at 7/9/2025 7:15:00 AM to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 7/9/2025 11:12:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 57m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 57m08:15 AMSt. GallenStation12:12 PMBaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Station, St. Gallen (Switzerland) at 7/9/2025 8:15:00 AM to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 7/9/2025 12:12:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 57m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 57m09:15 AMSt. GallenStation1:12 PMBaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Station, St. Gallen (Switzerland) at 7/9/2025 9:15:00 AM to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 7/9/2025 1:12:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 57m
Fastest Trains Wednesday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from St. Gallen to Basel
What are the most popular stations in St. Gallen and Basel?
In St. Gallen, you will usually depart from Central Station, Bus Station Lagerstrasse or Spisertor, while in Basel you will be arriving at Badischer Train Station, Central Station or Markthalle Bus Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Basel from St. Gallen? With 4 connections between 1 Train, Bus and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between St. Gallen and Basel, you can pay as low as $22 with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Deutsche Bahn: you will get to Basel in just 3h 57m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting St. Gallen and Basel are Deutsche Bahn, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in St. Gallen and Basel is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Gaiserwald or to Birsfelden, and look at flights from Friedrichshafen Airport, and landing at Basel Mulhouse Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from St. Gallen to Basel?
The most popular companies between St. Gallen and Basel, are Deutsche Bahn. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn
All you need to know when you travel from St. Gallen to Basel
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from St. Gallen to Basel. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from St. Gallen to Basel
How can I reach Basel from St. Gallen?
Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Train, Bus and Carpool, with which you can get to Basel from St. Gallen.
How far is Basel from St. Gallen?
The distance between St. Gallen and Basel is 83.2 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between St. Gallen and Basel?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 4 kgs of CO2, a train 5 kgs, a car 23 kgs, and a flight 33 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from St. Gallen to Basel?
You can get to Basel with just $22 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn.
What is the fastest way to get from St. Gallen to Basel?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Basel in just 3h 57m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.
More routes to St. Gallen and to Basel
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to St. Gallen and to Basel. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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