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Vienna to Sankt Pölten train

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Vienna - Sankt Pölten Train Timetable

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Trip Summary

58 trains operate daily from Vienna to Sankt Pölten. The train trip from Vienna to Sankt Pölten is usually about 24 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest WESTbahn train can get you there in as little as 20 minutes.

Distance34 mi (55 km)
Fastest train0h 20m
Lowest price£12.46
Trains per day58
Most frequent serviceWESTbahn
Train lines1

Which train should you take from Vienna to Sankt Pölten?

WESTbahn is the one and only train line which connects Vienna to Sankt Pölten. However, there are 58 trains per day to choose from.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
WESTbahn580h 24m£12.46
  • WESTbahn train tickets from Vienna to Sankt Pölten start from £12, and on average cost . Daily there are 58 WESTbahn schedules to Sankt Pölten. WESTbahn in Vienna leaves from Hütteldorf and one other station. And in Sankt Pölten trains arrive at Central Station .

    From Vienna to Sankt Pölten train travel on WESTbahn takes 0 hours and 24 minutes. If you are looking to get to Sankt Pölten faster, WESTbahn offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 0 hours and 20 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Vienna and Sankt Pölten is approximately 34 miles, or 55 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 24 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 20 minutes. It's a short and pleasant ride; the train is a perfect way to get to Sankt Pölten.

Thursday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Vienna to Sankt Pölten. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Thursday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Thursday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.

The earliest train departs Vienna at 05:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 20:00. 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 58 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Vienna to Sankt Pölten.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Sankt Pölten to Vienna.

City Information

Vienna

Blessed with extravagant baroque structures and a romantic vibe, Vienna is the heart of Austria, and the country’s most famous destination. The pride of Vienna is the towering giant that is St. Stephen’s Cathedral, which has stood on the same spot for over eight centuries. The characteristically Gothic cathedral has withstood several wars that have befallen the city, and it is still able to keep its stunning beauty. After exploring the cathedral, don’t hesitate to take the chance to visit the catacombs, where victims of the Great Plague of Vienna were laid to rest. If you’re interested in art and history, check out the Museum of Fine Arts, which includes masterpieces by artists such as Titian, Velasquez, Van Dyke, and Reubens. For those who simply enjoy lounging around, the Schönbrunn Palace is a vast complex with plenty of green zones for picnics.

For those looking to try authentic Viennese goulash, Lugeck and Ofenloch are two famous establishments. For cheaper eats, try Motto in Weiden.

Vienna Hauptbahnhof is the main railway station in the city, offering access to other popular destinations such as Berlin and Munich. Vienna International Busterminal is the main bus station in the Austrian capital, serving carriers such as FlixBus. The city’s main airport is the Vienna International Airport, which is located just 11 miles southeast of the city.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Vienna?

Main departure station: Hütteldorf

There are two stations in Vienna where you can board the train to Sankt Pölten.

All train stations in Vienna:

  • Hütteldorf

  • West Train Station

Where is the train station in Sankt Pölten?

Main arrival station: Central Station

Sankt Pölten has one train station.

Train stations in Sankt Pölten:

  • Central Station

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