Private transfer from Zurich Airport to St. Gallen
The UNESCO‑listed abbey and library, the city of textiles and the Olma fair, 55 min 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 360 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
Zurich → St. Gallen, minute by minute
Our usual route. Real time depends on traffic and weather; we track it live.
Name board, help with luggage, car in car park P1.
The plateau eastbound, the Thur, then the Toggenburg hills on your right.
The exact address: abbey, station, Olma, university or Appenzell.
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, 55 min 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 55 min on the road, 15 min margin and 2 h for check‑in.
How pick‑up works at Zurich Airport
Why Swiss Taxi from Zurich Airport to St. Gallen
Chauffeurs and partners based in Zurich
In suit and tie, on the same roads every week. Our chauffeurs and our verified partners serve Suisse orientale all year round from Zurich.
Guaranteed fixed price
CHF 360 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 Zurich Airport?
At the meeting point of Arrivals 1 or 2, depending on your terminal, with a name board. The chauffeur tracks your flight and messages you as soon as you land.
What if my flight is delayed?
We track your flight number live. Your chauffeur adjusts to the actual landing time and waits at the Arrivals 1 or 2 meeting point; 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 360 per vehicle.
Other destinations
Basel
Konstanz
Engelberg
LucerneSt. Gallen is waiting. So is your chauffeur.
Fixed price from CHF 360 per vehicle, instant confirmation, free cancellation up to 24 h before.