How to travel from Salzburg to St. Veit, Austria

The distance between Salzburg and St. Veit is around 235km (146 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Salzburg to St. Veit by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Klagenfurt Hbf.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
Operated byRailjet+ 2 others
🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Sankt Veit an der Glan.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance235km (146 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salzburg and St. Veit

There are several options for getting from Salzburg to St. Veit by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €27 ($27).

The distance between Salzburg and St. Veit is around 235km (146 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 108km (67 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Salzburg and St. Veit by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salzburg to St. Veit is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €27 ($27).

The cheapest way to travel between Salzburg and St. Veit, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Salzburg and St. Veit. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Salzburg to St. Veit. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Klagenfurt Hbf. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

Railjet, Austrian Railways (ÖBB) and ÖBB Intercity run train services between Salzburg and St. Veit. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Salzburg and St. Veit. We recommend that you drive to Sankt Veit an der Glan. instead which will take 2h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salzburg to St. Veit. We recommend that you take the train to Klagenfurt Hbf. instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to St. Veit is Innsbruck Airport (INN) (INN) which is approximately 89km (55 miles) from St. Veit. Salzburg Airport (SZG) (SZG) and Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) (KLU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Salzburg and St. Veit. The distance is around 235km (146 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salzburg to St. Veit is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €44 ($44).

How do I get from Salzburg to St. Veit

Compare travel optionsbetween Salzburg and St. Veit

Transport options from Salzburg to St. Veit
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 20m
€44($44)
twice daily235km (146 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
€27($27)
on demand235km (146 miles)

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Airports near St. Veit

The following major airports near St. Veit offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Austria and internationally.

INN
Innsbruck Airport (INN)
International Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from St. Veit
SZG
Salzburg Airport (SZG)
International Airport
Distance
106km (66 miles) from St. Veit
KLU
Klagenfurt Airport (KLU)
International Airport
Distance
148km (92 miles) from St. Veit