How to get to Salzburg from Sankt Gallen

There are 3 options to travel between Sankt Gallen and Salzburg including taking a train, coach and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Sankt Gallen to Salzburg is a coach with an average price of £39.

This is compared to other travel options from Sankt Gallen to Salzburg:

A coach is £33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sankt Gallen to Salzburg costing on average £72.

A coach is £592 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sankt Gallen to Salzburg costing on average £631.

The fastest way to travel from Sankt Gallen to Salzburg is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 4m.

Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 21m.

Coach takes on average 6h 31m.

The Sankt Gallen to Salzburg distance is approximately 278 km.

The average frequency per day from Sankt Gallen to Salzburg is:

• Around 9 flights per day.
• Around 8 trains per day.
• Around 3 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sankt Gallen and Salzburg as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Sankt Gallen to Salzburg:

• Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from St. Gallen and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
• Coaches mostly depart from St. Gallen, Bahnhof and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Sankt Gallen to Salzburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, Westbahn to go to Salzburg by train.
• Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, Avion Express Malta, Lufthansa, GetJet Airlines, Cityjet to go to Salzburg by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Salzburg by coach.

Yes, there are direct services available from Sankt Gallen to Salzburg with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct trains per day with ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet.
• 1 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from Sankt Gallen to Salzburg often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Hallstatt, Munich, Prague, Innsbruck. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Salzburg and these popular destinations at a great price.

To get from Sankt Gallen to Salzburg, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.

In Salzburg, you can explore the Hohensalzburg Fortress, a medieval stronghold offering breathtaking views of the city and the Alps. Visit the Mirabell Palace and Gardens, known for their baroque style and as a famous filming spot for The Sound of Music. Discover Mozart's Birthplace, a museum celebrating the life and works of the renowned composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Admire the stunning architecture of the Salzburg Cathedral, a baroque masterpiece with significant historical importance. Stroll along Getreidegasse, a charming shopping street filled with historic buildings, boutiques, and cafes.

To fully experience Salzburg, including its historic sites, cultural landmarks, and surrounding natural beauty, a stay of three to four days is recommended.