How To Get Around In St. Pölten

By public transport: St. Pölten has a well-developed public transport system that consists of buses, trams, and trains. You can buy tickets at vending machines, online, or on board. A single ticket costs €2.40 and is valid for one hour. You can also buy a 24-hour ticket for €6.00, a 72-hour ticket for €12.00, or a weekly ticket for €18.00. These tickets are valid for all modes of public transport within the city and some nearby towns. You can also use the Niederösterreich-CARD, which is a tourist card that offers free admission to over 300 attractions and free public transport in Lower Austria for one year. The card costs €69.00 for adults and €15.00 for children. You can buy the card online or at the tourist office in St. Pölten.
By bike: St. Pölten is a bike-friendly city that has over 100 km of bike paths and bike lanes. You can rent a bike at several locations in the city, such as the train station, the Festspielhaus, or the Museum Niederösterreich. The rental fee is €1.00 per hour or €5.00 per day. You can also use the Nextbike service, which is a bike-sharing system that allows you to borrow and return bikes at various stations in the city. You need to register online or via the app and pay a one-time fee of €1.00. Then you can use the bikes for free for the first 30 minutes and pay €1.00 for every additional 30 minutes. The maximum rental time is 24 hours.
By car: Driving in St. Pölten is not recommended, as the traffic can be congested and the parking can be expensive and scarce. However, if you need to use a car, you can rent one at the train station or at the airport. You need to have a valid driver’s license, an ID card or passport, and a credit card. The average rental fee is €40.00 per day. You also need to pay for fuel, tolls, and parking. The parking fee varies depending on the location and duration, but it usually ranges from €0.50 to €2.00 per hour. You can pay at parking meters or via the Handy Parken app. You can also use the Park & Ride service, which allows you to park your car at designated areas outside the city center and take public transport to your destination. The Park & Ride fee is €3.00 per day and includes a public transport ticket.
By foot: Walking is a great way to explore St. Pölten, as the city center is compact and pedestrian-friendly. You can see many historical and cultural sights, such as the St. Pölten Cathedral, the Rathaus, the Franziskanerkirche, and the Klangturm. You can also enjoy the green spaces, such as the Hammerpark, the Sparkasse Park, and the Camptal Gardens. You can follow the signposted walking routes or join a guided tour offered by the tourist office or the Museum Niederösterreich. The walking tours cost €5.00 per person and last about 90 minutes.