The cheapest and fastest trains from Sankt Gallen to Vienna
Cheapest price
$99
Average price
$131
Fastest journey
7 h
Average duration
7 h 49 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
530 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sankt Gallen to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sankt Gallen to Vienna will cost around $131 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $99.
Of the 5 trains that leave Sankt Gallen for Vienna every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 530 km distance in an average of 7 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Sankt Gallen to Vienna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sankt Gallen to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $39, and a flight costs an average of $118.
Distance: 530 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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$125 Average Price | $62 Average Price Cheapest | $189 Average Price |
8h 27m Average total duration 7h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 26m Average total duration 9h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Sankt Gallen to Vienna train times
The table below shows live departures for Sankt Gallen to Vienna trains for today, Sunday, 14 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EC 97+ RJX 65 | On time 7:32 am St. Gallen | 7h00 | 2:32 pm Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 97+ RJX 867 | On time 7:32 am St. Gallen | 9h25 | 4:57 pm Vienna Airport | 1 change | |
EC 97+ RJX 65+ IC 647 | On time 7:32 am St. Gallen | 7h31 | 3:03 pm Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
EC 97+ RJX 65+ IC 647 | On time 7:32 am St. Gallen | 7h55 | 3:27 pm Vienna Airport | 2 changes | |
EC 97+ RJX 65 · RJX 865 | On time 7:32 am St. Gallen | 7h25 | 2:57 pm Vienna Airport | 2 changes | |
EC 97 · RJX 65 | On time 7:32 am St. Gallen | 7h00 | 2:32 pm Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
IR 2207+ EC 163+ RJX 767+ IC 649 | 7:55 am St. Gallen | 8h08 | 4:03 pm Vienna Hbf | 3 changes | |
IR 2207+ EC 163+ RJX 767 | 7:55 am St. Gallen | 7h37 | 3:32 pm Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
IR 2207+ EC 163+ RJX 767+ RJ 113 | 7:55 am St. Gallen | 8h02 | 3:57 pm Vienna Airport | 3 changes | |
IR 2207+ EC 163+ RJX 767+ IC 649 | 7:55 am St. Gallen | 8h32 | 4:27 pm Vienna Airport | 3 changes | |
EC 99+ RJX 67 · RJX 867 | On time 9:32 am St. Gallen | 7h25 | 4:57 pm Vienna Airport | 2 changes | |
EC 99+ RJX 869 | On time 9:32 am St. Gallen | 9h25 | 6:57 pm Vienna Airport | 1 change | |
EC 99+ RJX 67 | On time 9:32 am St. Gallen | 7h00 | 4:32 pm Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 99+ RJX 67+ IC 741 | On time 9:32 am St. Gallen | 7h55 | 5:27 pm Vienna Airport | 2 changes | |
EC 99 · RJX 67 | On time 9:32 am St. Gallen | 7h00 | 4:32 pm Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 99+ RJX 67+ IC 741 | On time 9:32 am St. Gallen | 7h31 | 5:03 pm Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
IR 2211 · RJX 165+ IC 743 | 9:55 am St. Gallen | 8h08 | 6:03 pm Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
IR 2211 · RJX 165+ RJ 555 | 9:55 am St. Gallen | 8h02 | 5:57 pm Vienna Airport | 2 changes | |
IR 2211 · RJX 165+ IC 743 | 9:55 am St. Gallen | 8h32 | 6:27 pm Vienna Airport | 2 changes | |
IR 2211 · RJX 165 | 9:55 am St. Gallen | 7h37 | 5:32 pm Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 191+ RJX 69+ IC 745 | On time 11:32 am St. Gallen | 7h55 | 7:27 pm Vienna Airport | 2 changes | |
EC 191+ RJX 69+ IC 745 | On time 11:32 am St. Gallen | 7h31 | 7:03 pm Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
EC 191 · RJX 69 | On time 11:32 am St. Gallen | 7h00 | 6:32 pm Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 191+ RJX 69 · RJX 869 | On time 11:32 am St. Gallen | 7h25 | 6:57 pm Vienna Airport | 2 changes | |
EC 191+ RJX 69 | On time 11:32 am St. Gallen | 7h00 | 6:32 pm Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
IR 2215 · RJX 167 · RJX 567 | 11:55 am St. Gallen | 8h02 | 7:57 pm Vienna Airport | 2 changes | |
IR 2215 · RJX 167+ IC 747 | 11:55 am St. Gallen | 8h32 | 8:27 pm Vienna Airport | 2 changes | |
IR 2215 · RJX 167 | 11:55 am St. Gallen | 7h37 | 7:32 pm Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
IR 2215 · RJX 167+ IC 747 | 11:55 am St. Gallen | 8h08 | 8:03 pm Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
EC 193+ RJX 261 | On time 1:32 pm St. Gallen | 7h00 | 8:32 pm Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 193+ RJX 261+ IC 749 | On time 1:32 pm St. Gallen | 7h55 | 9:27 pm Vienna Airport | 2 changes | |
EC 193+ RJX 261+ IC 749 | On time 1:32 pm St. Gallen | 7h31 | 9:03 pm Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
EC 193+ IC 406 | On time 1:32 pm St. Gallen | 8h41 | 10:13 pm Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 193 · RJX 261 | On time 1:32 pm St. Gallen | 7h00 | 8:32 pm Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 193+ RJX 261+ RJ 757 | On time 1:32 pm St. Gallen | 7h25 | 8:57 pm Vienna Airport | 2 changes | |
IR 2219 · RJX 169 | 1:55 pm St. Gallen | 7h37 | 9:32 pm Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
IR 2219 · RJX 169+ IC 841+ S 2 | 1:55 pm St. Gallen | 8h46 | 10:41 pm Vienna Airport | 4 changes | |
IR 2219 · RJX 169+ IC 841 | 1:55 pm St. Gallen | 8h08 | 10:03 pm Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
IR 2219 · RJX 169 · RJX 569 | 1:55 pm St. Gallen | 8h02 | 9:57 pm Vienna Airport | 2 changes | |
IR 3271+ REX 7+ RJX 663 | 2:25 pm St. Gallen | 8h07 | 10:32 pm Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
IR 3271+ REX 7+ RJX 663+ S 2 | 2:25 pm St. Gallen | 8h46 | 11:11 pm Vienna Airport | 4 changes | |
EC 195+ RJ 1299+ IC 843 | On time 3:32 pm St. Gallen | 7h31 | 11:03 pm Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
EC 195 · RJ 1299 · IC 843 | On time 3:32 pm St. Gallen | 7h31 | 11:03 pm Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
EC 195+ RJ 1299+ IC 843+ S 2 | On time 3:32 pm St. Gallen | 8h09 | 11:41 pm Vienna Airport | 4 changes | |
IR 2223 · RJX 367+ S 2 · S 7 | 3:55 pm St. Gallen | 8h16 | 12:11 am Vienna Airport | 3 changes | |
IR 2223 · RJX 367 | 3:55 pm St. Gallen | 7h40 | 11:35 pm Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 197+ RJ 263 | On time 5:32 pm St. Gallen | 8h48 | 2:20 am Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 197 · RJ 263 | On time 5:32 pm St. Gallen | 8h48 | 2:20 am Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 197+ RJ 263 · RJ 821 | On time 5:32 pm St. Gallen | 11h25 | 4:57 am Vienna Airport | 2 changes | |
EC 197+ RJ 263+ S 2 · S 7 | On time 5:32 pm St. Gallen | 10h39 | 4:11 am Vienna Airport | 3 changes | |
IR 2227 · RJX 369+ RJ 263 | On time 5:55 pm St. Gallen | 8h25 | 2:20 am Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
IR 2227 · RJX 369+ RJ 263+ S 2 | 5:55 pm St. Gallen | 10h16 | 4:11 am Vienna Airport | 4 changes | |
IR 2227 · RJX 369+ RJ 263 · RJ 821 | 5:55 pm St. Gallen | 11h02 | 4:57 am Vienna Airport | 3 changes | |
EC 199+ NJ 447 | 7:32 pm St. Gallen | 10h26 | 5:58 am Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 199+ NJ 447+ IC 1249 | 7:32 pm St. Gallen | 10h55 | 6:27 am Vienna Airport | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sankt Gallen to Vienna
Trains from Sankt Gallen to Vienna run on average 15 times per day, taking around 7h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $44 but you can travel from only $39 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 530 km distance in 7h 0m.
Distance 530 km |
Average train duration 7h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $44 |
Trains per day 15 |
Fastest train 7h 0m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:49 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet from Sankt Gallen to Vienna trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet trains will get you between Sankt Gallen and Vienna from $39. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
ÖBB
ÖBB Nightjet
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | Railjet
FAQs: Sankt Gallen to Vienna train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sankt Gallen to Vienna by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Vienna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the train most frequently from St. Gallen, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Vienna Hbf, located away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Sankt Gallen and Vienna
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Bahnhofstrasse.
- Restaurant Lagerhaus
- Restaurant Marktplatz
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Walhalla
- Hotel Metropol
- Hotel Dom
- Located in the main hall
- 100 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: regional train platforms
- Hall 3: bus and trolleybus connections
- Bus: Several lines available
- Trolleybus: Lines 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
- Train: S-Bahn services
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at Felberstraße 1.
- Restaurant Westpol
- Vapiano Wien Westbahnhof
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Mercure Wien Westbahnhof
- Fleming's Hotel Wien-Stadthalle
- Motel One Wien-Westbahnhof
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-10 for regional and suburban trains
- Hall 3: access to metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line U3, Line U6
- Tram: Line 5, Line 6, Line 9, Line 18, Line 52, Line 60
- Bus: Several lines available
- 24 hours Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via the A4 motorway.
- Café Restaurant Johann Strauss
- Zugvogel
- Outside the main terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- NH Vienna Airport Conference Center
- Moxy Vienna Airport
- LifeHotel Vienna Airport
- Cost €6
- Located in the main terminal
- Located in the main terminal
- Green Motion
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main terminal
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms
- Hall 3: CAT connections
- S-Bahn: Line S7
- Bus: Several lines available
- CAT (City Airport Train) to Vienna city center
- Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 21:00
- Sat: 09:00 - 18:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located on Level UG1 by the restrooms. They are self-service and available 24/7.
- Burger King
- L’Osteria
- Akakiko
- McDonald’s
- Oberlaa
- Nordsee
- Som Kitchen
- Starbucks
- Admiral Sports Bar
- Asia Gourmet
- & many more
- Wheelchair facilities in elevators, barrier-free toilets, inductive sound system. For mobility assistance, call +43 517175.
- Star Inn Hotel
- Quartier Belvedere
- AZIMUT Hotel Vienna
- Information desks are located at each end of the main level.
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