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Trip Summary
17 trains operate daily from Paderborn to St. Gallen. The train trip from Paderborn to St. Gallen is usually about 10 hours and 36 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 9 hours and 36 minutes.
| Distance | 298 mi (480 km) |
| Fastest train | 9h 36m |
| Lowest price | $110.55 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Paderborn to St. Gallen?
2 train services operate from Paderborn to St. Gallen. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 13 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 13 | 10h 20m | $184.00 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 4 | 11h 47m | $166.21 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Paderborn to St. Gallen start from $119, and on average cost . Daily there are 4 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to St. Gallen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Paderborn leaves from Sennelager . And in St. Gallen trains arrive at St. Gallen(CH), Bruggen .
From Paderborn to St. Gallen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 11 hours and 47 minutes. If you are looking to get to St. Gallen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 9 hours and 36 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 4 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to St. Gallen.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Paderborn and St. Gallen is approximately 298 miles, or 480 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 10 hours and 36 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 9 hours and 36 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Paderborn to St. Gallen. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Sunday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Sunday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Paderborn at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 17 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Paderborn?
Main departure station: Sennelager
There is one train station in Paderborn.
All train stations in Paderborn:
Sennelager
Where is the train station in St. Gallen?
Main arrival station: St. Gallen(CH)
St. Gallen receives travelers from Paderborn at its two active train stations.
Train stations in St. Gallen:
St. Gallen(CH)
St. Gallen(CH), Bruggen
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