Private transfer from Basel AirportSt. Gallen
The UNESCO‑listed abbey and library, the city of textiles and the Olma fair, 1 h 55 on the A1.
Private, train or car hire: the honest comparison for St. Gallen
From 2 people, with luggage, an early meeting or a late flight, the private transfer wins on time and often on price.
Swiss Taxi private
- Leave when you land, even at 11 pm
- Straight to your hotel, office or home
- Luggage and buggies without limits
- Free waiting if your flight is late
- CHF 610 for the whole vehicle (3 pax)
Car hire
- Freedom once there
- City parking expensive or impossible
- Urban traffic and pedestrian zones
- Driving tired after a flight
- Deposit and excess
Train + bus
- Arrives at the main station
- Economical for 1 or 2 people
- Bus or taxi to reach your address
- Suitcases through corridors and stairs
- Fewer trains late in the evening
Basel → St. Gallen, minute by minute
Our usual route. Real time depends on traffic and weather; we track it live.
Name board at the Swiss customs exit, car in the car park.
Out of Basel through the Jura, Belchen tunnel, on‑board Wi‑Fi.
The Swiss plateau, live traffic monitored.
Baden then Dietikon, into Zurich on the A1; your chauffeur confirms your arrival time.
The exact address, bags to the door.
One price per vehicle, not per person
The price you see is the price you pay: tolls, vignette, fuel, waiting and VAT included. The return costs the same. Prices checked on 7 September 2026.
What to know before you arrive
The UNESCO‑listed abbey and library, the city of textiles and the Olma fair, 1 h 55 on the A1.
- Abbey and library, UNESCO
- Olma, HSG university, textiles
- Appenzell and the Säntis in 40 min
Events: Open Air St. Gallen in late June, St. Galler Fest in August, Olma in October.
Where do we drop you?
Return: when should you leave?
We allow 1 h 55 on the road, 15 min margin and 2 h for check‑in.
How pick‑up works at Basel Airport
Why Swiss Taxi from Basel Airport to St. Gallen
Employed chauffeurs based in Basel
Trained by us, in suit and tie. Our Basel team serves Suisse orientale all year round. No subcontracting.
Guaranteed fixed price
CHF 610 for the whole car, return at the same price: tolls, fuel, waiting and VAT included.
Flight tracking, 60 minutes of waiting included
Your chauffeur adjusts to the actual landing time. Free cancellation up to 24 h before.
Before booking St. Gallen
Another question? Write to booking@swisstaxi.ch, reply within 2 hours.
Where do I meet the chauffeur at the EuroAirport?
The airport has a Swiss exit and a French exit. Your chauffeur waits at the exit shown on your confirmation (Swiss by default, French for Alsace) with a name board.
What if my flight is delayed?
We track your flight number live. Your chauffeur adjusts to the actual landing time and waits at the Swiss sector exit; 60 minutes of waiting are included beyond that. No fees, nothing to do.
How much luggage can I bring?
The E‑Class takes 3 suitcases, the V‑Class up to 7 plus a buggy, the Sprinter a whole group's luggage. Tell us your volume when booking, there is no surcharge.
Are there busy periods for getting to St. Gallen?
Yes: Open Air St. Gallen in late June, St. Galler Fest in August, Olma in October. On those days we leave earlier and the chauffeur follows live traffic; the price does not change.
Where can you drop me in St. Gallen?
At the exact address, anywhere in the area: St. Gallen centre · station, Olma · university, Gossau · Wil, Appenzell · Herisau. The outlying sectors (Appenzell · Herisau) carry a small supplement shown before you book.
Isn't the train easier to St. Gallen?
For a solo traveller with a bag, often yes, and we say so. With luggage, a group, an early meeting or a late flight, the private car avoids the changes and arrives at the exact address, for CHF 610 per vehicle.
Grindelwald
Andermatt
Lauterbrunnen
AdelbodenSt. Gallen is waiting. So is your chauffeur.
Fixed price from CHF 610 per vehicle, instant confirmation, free cancellation up to 24 h before.