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 flight 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 $119 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 2m. 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 $119, while a flight costs an average of $503.

Distance: 340 miles (548 km)

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$503

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$152

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$119

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$146

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5h 2m

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3h 2m

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7h 22m

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6h 52m

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19h 26m

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18h 56m

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6h 48m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.5 - 1.4kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to St Pölten is a bus with an average price of $119.

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

A bus is $33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to St Pölten costing on average $152.

A bus is $384 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to St Pölten costing on average $503.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to St Pölten is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 2m.

Other travel options to St Pölten take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 22m.

Bus takes on average 19h 26m.

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 $152 compared to roughly $146 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-6.01. The journey takes 6h 52m 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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from Frankfurt am Main to St Pölten

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.

  • FlixBus
    9:45 PM26h15
    Frankfurt am Main
    12:00 AMSt Pölten
    $1001One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    9:45 PM26h15
    Frankfurt am Main
    12:00 AMSt Pölten
    $1001One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    9:45 PM26h15
    Frankfurt am Main
    12:00 AMSt Pölten
    $1001One-way
    0 transfers

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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 $119.

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

A bus is $33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to St Pölten costing on average $152.

A bus is $384 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to St Pölten costing on average $503.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to St Pölten is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 2m.

Other travel options to St Pölten take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 22m.

Bus takes on average 19h 26m.

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 64 flights per day.
  • Around 20 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:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in St.Pölten Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in Sankt Pölten, Mariazeller Straße (P+R Süd).
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 KLM Cityhopper, Condor Flugdienst, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Qatar Airways, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Danish Air Transport, Air Baltic, Croatia Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways to go to St Pölten by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to St Pölten by bus.
  • Travel with ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | Railjet, Deutsche Bahn, Westbahn to go to St Pölten by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Frankfurt am Main to St Pölten:
  • 14 direct flights per day with Condor Flugdienst, Austrian Airlines, Danish Air Transport, Air Baltic.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to St Pölten often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Munich, Budapest, Salzburg, Linz. 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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