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Compare train for Sankt Johann im Pongau to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sankt Johann im Pongau to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €23, while a bus costs an average of €53.
Distance: 31 miles (51 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€23 Average price Cheapest | €53 Average price | €12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Sankt Johann im Pongau to Salzburg
Compare the available ways to get from Sankt Johann im Pongau to Salzburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Sankt Johann im Pongau to Salzburg:
A train is €31 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sankt Johann im Pongau to Salzburg costing on average €53.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 40m.
Tickets start at around €23 compared to roughly €12 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€11. The journey takes 54m versus 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 Sankt Johann im Pongau to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sankt Johann im Pongau to Salzburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

4:46 AM 1h01 Sankt Johann im Pongau 5:47 AM Salzburg €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:46 AM 1h01 Sankt Johann im Pongau 5:47 AM Salzburg €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:55 PM 0h54 Sankt Johann im Pongau 3:49 PM Salzburg €29 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sankt Johann im Pongau to Salzburg:
A train is €31 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sankt Johann im Pongau to Salzburg costing on average €53.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 40m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sankt Johann im Pongau and Salzburg as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- {stationMode_1} mostly depart from St. Johann im Pongau and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- {stationMode_2} mostly depart from {departureStation_2} and arrive in Salzburg, Christian-Doppler-Platz (Salzburg Airport / Terminal 1).
- Travel with GoOpti to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with Westbahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet to go to Salzburg by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with GoOpti.
- 7 direct trains per day with Westbahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet.
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