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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to St Pölten among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £54 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 51m. 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 £54, while a flight costs an average of £316.
Distance: 266 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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£54 Average Price Cheapest | £316 Average Price | £69 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | 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.
Compare the available ways to get from Budapest to St Pölten, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to St Pölten:
A train is £262 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to St Pölten costing on average £316.
Other travel options to St Pölten take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 55m.
Tickets start at around £54 compared to roughly £69 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £15. The journey takes 3h 21m versus 3h 20m 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.
How to get to St Pölten from Budapest by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Budapest to St Pölten is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from St Pölten are Vienna, Krems an der Donau, Melk, Linz and Amstetten. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from St Pölten on Omio.
Vienna is known for its imperial palaces, classical music heritage and enduring coffeehouse culture. Beneath its formal elegance, the city has lively districts, museums and green spaces that make it feel relaxed and easy to explore.
Krems an der Donau is a historic Danube town known for wine, medieval streets and a cultured atmosphere. At the edge of the Wachau Valley, it combines a compact old centre with riverside views and vineyards.
Melk is a small Danube town in Lower Austria, known above all for the imposing Melk Abbey. Its compact historic centre and river setting give it a calm character shaped by Baroque architecture and monastery life.
Linz blends an industrial heritage with a forward-looking cultural scene on the Danube. It is best known for Ars Electronica, while the Altstadt and Pöstlingberg give the city a more traditional character.
Amstetten is a compact Lower Austrian town known as a regional centre and for nearby Seitenstetten Abbey. It feels practical and calm, with a traditional centre and access to the Mostviertel countryside.
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 Budapest to St Pölten.
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to St Pölten:
A train is £262 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to St Pölten costing on average £316.
Other travel options to St Pölten take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 55m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest and St Pölten as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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