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Cities Near Sankt Gallen

Cities near Sankt Gallen, Switzerland: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Friedrichshafen, Konstanz, Winterthur. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Sankt Gallen, Switzerland is Friedrichshafen, about 17 mi (27 km) away — roughly 32 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Friedrichshafen17 mi / 27 km32 minDrive/railDay trip
Konstanz19 mi / 30 km36 minDrive/railDay trip
Winterthur31 mi / 50 km1 hrDrive/railDay trip
Zürich39 mi / 62 km1 hr 10 minDrive/railDay trip
Kempten (Allgäu)49 mi / 78 km1 hr 27 minDrive/railDay trip
Luzern56 mi / 91 km1 hr 41 minDrive/railDay trip
Villingen-Schwenningen60 mi / 97 km1 hr 48 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Ulm73 mi / 118 km1 hr 42 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Reutlingen74 mi / 119 km1 hr 43 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Freiburg81 mi / 130 km1 hr 53 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight

Day trips from Sankt Gallen

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Friedrichshafen, Konstanz, Winterthur, Zürich, Kempten (Allgäu). These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Sankt Gallen include Friedrichshafen, Konstanz, Winterthur, Zürich, Kempten (Allgäu). The closest is Friedrichshafen, about 17 miles (27 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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