How to travel from Vienna to St. Gilgen

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Compare 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 train, with an average ticket price of $61 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $61, while a flight costs an average of $882.

Distance: 142 miles (229 km)

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$66

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Compare ways to travel from Vienna to St. Gilgen

Compare the available ways to get from Vienna to St. Gilgen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to St. Gilgen is a train with an average price of $61.

This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to St. Gilgen:

A train is $5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vienna to St. Gilgen costing on average $66.

A train is $822 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to St. Gilgen costing on average $882.

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to St. Gilgen is by train with an average journey time of 3h 19m.

Other travel options to St. Gilgen take longer:

Flight takes on average 6h 26m.

Bus takes on average 8h 48m.

Yes, you can take a between Vienna and St. Gilgen.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Vienna to St. Gilgen among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 23m faster (2h 49m by train vs 3h 12m by car) and roughly $9 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($61 vs $69). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Vienna to St. Gilgen

How to get from Vienna to St. Gilgen by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Vienna to St. Gilgen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Vienna to St. Gilgen

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You can travel between Vienna and St. Gilgen by .
The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to St. Gilgen is a train with an average price of $61.

This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to St. Gilgen:

A train is $5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vienna to St. Gilgen costing on average $66.

A train is $822 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to St. Gilgen costing on average $882.

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to St. Gilgen is by train with an average journey time of 3h 19m.

Other travel options to St. Gilgen take longer:

Flight takes on average 6h 26m.

Bus takes on average 8h 48m.

The distance from Vienna to St. Gilgen is approximately 142 miles (229 km).
The average frequency per day from Vienna to St. Gilgen is:
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 1 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and St. Gilgen as scheduled services by can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Vienna to St. Gilgen:
  • Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Vienna Westbahnhof and arrive in Hallein.
  • Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Vienna to St. Gilgen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, GoOpti to go to St. Gilgen by bus.
  • Travel with Westbahn to go to St. Gilgen by train.
  • Travel with British Airways to go to St. Gilgen by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Vienna to St. Gilgen with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, GoOpti.
  • 8 direct trains per day with Westbahn.
Omio customers who travel from Vienna to St. Gilgen often also extend their vacation to go to Salzburg, Hallstatt, Sankt Wolfgang im Salzkammergut, Salzburg Hbf, Prague. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between St. Gilgen and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in St. Gilgen to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In St. Gilgen, you can ride the Schafberg Railway for stunning views from Schafberg Mountain, hike Zwölferhorn Mountain, and explore local markets for Austrian crafts. Enjoy a boat tour on Lake Wolfgang, attend a classical music concert honoring Mozart, and visit the Zwölferhorn Cable Car, Mozartplatz, St. Gilgen Parish Church, Lake Wolfgang, and the Heimatkundliches Museum.
To fully enjoy St. Gilgen, a stay of 2 to 3 days is ideal, allowing time to explore the village, take a boat ride on Lake Wolfgang, and visit nearby attractions like the Zwölferhorn mountain.

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