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If you want to travel from Vienna to St. Johann im Pongau by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Vienna to St. Johann im Pongau by train to take around 3 hours 47 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 3 hours 23 minutes on the fastest services. You’ll usually find around 34 trains per day running on this route, which spans 159 miles (256 km). There’s no need for any changes along the way, as there are direct trains available to St. Johann im Pongau. ÖBB trains are the main operator of services on this route, so you're likely to travel with them for all or at least part of your journey to St. Johann im Pongau.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Vienna to St. Johann im Pongau start from £21.70 when you book in advance.
If you want to know more about the journey, keep reading for timetables, tips on finding cheap tickets and FAQs, including first and last train times. Want to go straight to booking? Start a search with us today!
First train | 00:15 | |
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Last train | 23:35 | |
Departure station | Vienna | |
Arrival station | St. Johann im Pongau | |
Journey time | From 3h 23m | |
Distance | 159 miles (256 km) | |
Frequency | 34 trains per day | |
Changes | Direct trains available | |
Price | From £21.70 | |
Train and bus operators |
ÖBB is the major railway company for Austria, subdivided into several subsidiaries, responsible for certain areas of transport, such as long distance and local transport, the operation of postal buses and the transport of goods. Railjet is ÖBB's high-speed train, which travels at speeds of up to 143 mph (230 km/h) and connects the main Austrian cities with Germany, Hungary, Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Italy.
Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Vienna to St. Johann im Pongau by booking early.§
Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.
On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!
Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.