The cheapest and fastest trains from Vienna to St. Gilgen
Cheapest price
$61
Average price
$72
Fastest journey
2 h 44 m
Average duration
2 h 46 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
229 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna to St. Gilgen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to St. Gilgen will cost around $72 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $61.
Of the 9 trains that leave Vienna for St. Gilgen on Fri, May 08, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct trains cover the 229 km distance in an average of 2 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 44 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest trains will take 2 h 49 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
9047:38 AM2h44Vienna Westbahnhof10:22 AMBahnhof Salzburg Süd$611One-way0 transfers
9047:38 AM2h49Vienna Westbahnhof10:27 AMPuch b.Hallein Urstein$681One-way0 transfers
9047:38 AM2h54Vienna Westbahnhof10:32 AMHallein$681One-way0 transfers
91211:38 AM2h54Vienna Westbahnhof2:32 PMHallein$751One-way0 transfers
9245:38 PM2h54Vienna Westbahnhof8:32 PMHallein$751One-way0 transfers
9047:38 AM2h44Vienna Westbahnhof10:22 AMBahnhof Salzburg Süd$611One-way0 transfers
91211:38 AM2h44Vienna Westbahnhof2:22 PMBahnhof Salzburg Süd$751One-way0 transfers
9245:38 PM2h44Vienna Westbahnhof8:22 PMBahnhof Salzburg Süd$751One-way0 transfers
9047:38 AM2h49Vienna Westbahnhof10:27 AMPuch b.Hallein Urstein$681One-way0 transfers
91211:38 AM2h49Vienna Westbahnhof2:27 PMPuch b.Hallein Urstein$751One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Vienna to St. Gilgen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to St. Gilgen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 142 miles (229 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$64 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to St. Gilgen:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to St. Gilgen costing on average $64 (€51).
Other travel options to St. Gilgen take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 45m.
Tickets start at around $64 (€51) compared to roughly $72 (€58) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $8 (€7). The journey takes 3h 18m versus 3h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Vienna to St. Gilgen train times
The table below shows live departures for Vienna to St. Gilgen trains for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
904 | 7:38 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h49 | 10:27 AM Puch b.Hallein Urstein | 0 transfersDirect | |
904 | 7:38 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h44 | 10:22 AM Bahnhof Salzburg Süd | 0 transfersDirect | |
904 | 7:38 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h54 | 10:32 AM Hallein | 0 transfersDirect | |
912 | 11:38 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h54 | 2:32 PM Hallein | 0 transfersDirect | |
912 | 11:38 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h49 | 2:27 PM Puch b.Hallein Urstein | 0 transfersDirect | |
912 | 11:38 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h44 | 2:22 PM Bahnhof Salzburg Süd | 0 transfersDirect | |
924 | 5:38 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h54 | 8:32 PM Hallein | 0 transfersDirect | |
924 | 5:38 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h49 | 8:27 PM Puch b.Hallein Urstein | 0 transfersDirect | |
924 | 5:38 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h44 | 8:22 PM Bahnhof Salzburg Süd | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Vienna to St. Gilgen
Trains from Vienna to St. Gilgen run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:22, the last at 18:38. The fastest train covers the 142 miles (229 km) distance in 2h 49m.
Distance 142 miles (229 km) |
Average train duration 3h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 49m |
First train 7:22 AM |
Last train 6:38 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 70 days |
Train companies: ÖBB, Westbahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE from Vienna to St. Gilgen trainsÖBB, Westbahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE trains will get you between Vienna and St. Gilgen from $25 (€20). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Vienna to St. Gilgen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna to St. Gilgen by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at St. Gilgen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Vienna to St. Gilgen
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at Felberstraße 1.
- Restaurant Westpol
- Vapiano Wien Westbahnhof
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Mercure Wien Westbahnhof
- Fleming's Hotel Wien-Stadthalle
- Motel One Wien-Westbahnhof
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-10 for regional and suburban trains
- Hall 3: access to metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line U3, Line U6
- Tram: Line 5, Line 6, Line 9, Line 18, Line 52, Line 60
- Bus: Several lines available
- 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Access is available via Keißlergasse.
- Restaurant Hütteldorfer
- Gasthaus Maria Brunn
- Outside the main entrance.
- €0.50
- Hotel An der Wien
- Hotel Kreiner
- Hotel Hadrigan
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for regional and S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Metro: U4
- S-Bahn: S45, S50
- Bus: Several lines available
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