How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to St Pölten

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Compare train and bus for Frankfurt am Main to St Pölten

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to St Pölten among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $118 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $118, while a flight costs an average of $493.

Distance: 340 miles (548 km)

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$159

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$493

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$118

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$143

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7h 38m

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19h 55m

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6h 48m

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1.6 - 3.3kg

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0.5 - 1.4kg

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Compare ways to travel from Frankfurt am Main to St Pölten

Compare the available ways to get from Frankfurt am Main to St Pölten, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to St Pölten is a bus with an average price of $118.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to St Pölten:

A bus is $41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to St Pölten costing on average $159.

A bus is $376 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to St Pölten costing on average $493.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to St Pölten is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 48m.

Other travel options to St Pölten take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 38m.

Bus takes on average 19h 55m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main and St Pölten including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt am Main to St Pölten among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $159 compared to roughly $143 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$16. The journey takes 7h 8m versus 6h 48m 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.

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How to get from Frankfurt am Main to St Pölten by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to St Pölten is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to St Pölten

Travel to St Pölten easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Frankfurt am Main to St Pölten.

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There are 2 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and St Pölten including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to St Pölten is a bus with an average price of $118.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to St Pölten:

A bus is $41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to St Pölten costing on average $159.

A bus is $376 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to St Pölten costing on average $493.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to St Pölten is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 48m.

Other travel options to St Pölten take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 38m.

Bus takes on average 19h 55m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to St Pölten is approximately 340 miles (548 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to St Pölten is:
  • Around 65 flights per day.
  • Around 19 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and St Pölten as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to St Pölten:
  • {stationMode_1} mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in Sankt Pölten, Mariazeller Straße (P+R Süd).
  • {stationMode_2} mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
  • {stationMode_3} mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in {arrivalStation_3}.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to St Pölten, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Austrian Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa, Lot Polish Airlines, Air France, Condor Flugdienst, Croatia Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways, Danish Air Transport, Air Baltic, KLM Cityhopper, Air Dolomiti to go to St Pölten by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Westbahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, EuroNight to go to St Pölten by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to St Pölten by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to St Pölten with the following travel companies:
  • 15 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Condor Flugdienst, Danish Air Transport, Air Baltic.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to St Pölten often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Budapest, Munich, Salzburg, Prague. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between St Pölten and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in St Pölten to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
You typically need 1 to 2 days in Sankt Pölten to explore its key attractions, including the Lower Austrian State Museum, St. Pölten Cathedral, and the cultural district.

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