Train and bus
In the canton of St.Gallen you can reach almost all places by train and bus. People use public transport for work and leisure.
Travelling by train and bus is convenient, easy and safe. Always be on time, because Switzerland has a precise timetable.
All information on public transport can be found on the website of the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB).
You can find the timetable on www.sbb.ch and in the "SBB Mobile" app. You can buy tickets there.
If you have any questions, go to an SBB ticket counter in the larger stations.
Information about special offers:
The Ostwind network area is a zone system. You don't buy a ticket for one route, but pay for the number of zones you pass through on your journey. Within the zones, the ticket is valid on trains and buses. The zone map shows which zones you have to pay for when you travel from A to B.
The valid zone map is available at the SBB ticket counter or online at Ostwind.ch.
SBB's red SwissPass public transport pass is used to store your public transport travelcards.
If you buy a Halbtax travelcard, GA , you will automatically receive the SwissPass .
You must always have the card with you or upload it to the SBB Mobile app.
If you buy a Halbtax travelcard, you can travel on public transport at half price.
The Halbtax is only valid for single journeys and day tickets.
The GA travelcard GA on almost all public transport in Switzerland. You pay a one-time subscription price for the required duration. As long as the GA is valid, you can travel free of charge and unlimited throughout Switzerland.
You can buy the GA for 1st or 2nd class.
When you buy it, you will receive the SwissPass card, on which the GA is stored.
If you regularly travel the same route by public transport, it is best to buy a Strecken-Abo . This is available for 7 days, for 1 month or for 12 months.
The "Spartageskarte Gemeinde " is a travel document that is valid for one day. You can use it to travel on almost all public transport routes throughout Switzerland.
Many municipalities offer you the opportunity to buy a Spartageskarte Gemeinde . Check here if tickets are available at your municipality on the desired date:
Availability at the municipality
Important:
- Only a few tickets are available per day.
- You must buy the day ticket at your municipal office at the counter.
In general, the following applies to public transport:
- Children up to 6 years: free of charge
- Children up to 16 years: 1/2 price
Junior-Karte
With the Junior-Karte (for CHF 30 per year), a child from 6 to 16 years of age can travel with their parents free of charge. Parents need a valid ticket.
Kinder-Mitfahrkarte
With the Kinder-Mitfahrkarte , a child from the age of 6 up to their 16th birthday travels through Switzerland free of charge for a whole year together with an accompanying person. The accompanying person must be at least 16 years old and have a valid ticket.