The cheapest and fastest trains from St Pölten to Salzburg
Cheapest price
€49
Average price
€55
Fastest journey
1 h 54 m
Average duration
1 h 54 m
Trains per day
43
Distance
198 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Pölten to Salzburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St Pölten to Salzburg will cost around €55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €49.
Of the 43 trains that leave St Pölten for Salzburg on Fri, Jun 19, 43 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 198 km distance in an average of 1 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 54 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 1 h 54 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
9606:36 AM2h02St.Pölten Hbf8:38 AMSalzburg Hbf€491One-way0 transfers
9048:06 AM2h02St.Pölten Hbf10:08 AMSalzburg Hbf€491One-way0 transfers
9027:06 AM2h02St.Pölten Hbf9:08 AMSalzburg Hbf€491One-way0 transfers
9267:06 PM2h02St.Pölten Hbf9:08 PMSalzburg Hbf€491One-way0 transfers
9069:06 AM2h02St.Pölten Hbf11:08 AMSalzburg Hbf€491One-way0 transfers
RJX199529:59 AM1h54St.Pölten Hbf11:53 AMSalzburg Hbf€581One-way0 transfers
RJX199628:59 AM1h54St.Pölten Hbf10:53 AMSalzburg Hbf€581One-way0 transfers
RJX1998212:59 PM1h54St.Pölten Hbf2:53 PMSalzburg Hbf€581One-way0 transfers
RJX199161:59 PM1h54St.Pölten Hbf3:53 PMSalzburg Hbf€581One-way0 transfers
RJX1347010:59 AM1h54St.Pölten Hbf12:53 PMSalzburg Hbf€581One-way0 transfers
Live departures
St Pölten to Salzburg train times
The table below shows live departures for St Pölten to Salzburg trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
968 | 6:36 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 8:38 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
926 | 7:06 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 9:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
954 | 7:36 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 9:38 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
928 | 8:06 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 10:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
930 | 9:06 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 2h06 | 11:12 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
998 | 12:36 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 2h06 | 2:42 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
900 | 6:06 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 8:08 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
960 | 6:36 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 8:38 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
902 | 7:06 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 9:08 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX19950 | 7:59 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 1h54 | 9:53 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
904 | 8:06 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 10:08 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 544 | 8:31 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 2h18 | 10:49 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
962 | 8:36 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 10:38 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX19962 | 8:59 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 1h54 | 10:53 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
906 | 9:06 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 11:08 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 546 | 9:31 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 2h18 | 11:49 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX19952 | 9:59 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 1h54 | 11:53 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
908 | 10:06 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 12:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
964 | 10:36 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 12:38 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX13470 | 10:59 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 1h54 | 12:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
910 | 11:06 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 1:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 640 | 11:31 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 2h18 | 1:49 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1214 | 11:46 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 2h14 | 2:00 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX19976 | 11:59 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 1h54 | 1:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
912 | 12:06 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 2:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 642 | 12:31 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 2h18 | 2:49 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX19982 | 12:59 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 1h54 | 2:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
914 | 1:06 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 3:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 644 | 1:31 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 2h18 | 3:49 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX19916 | 1:59 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 1h54 | 3:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
916 | 2:06 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 4:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 646 | 2:31 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 2h18 | 4:49 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX13474 | 2:59 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 1h54 | 4:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
918 | 3:06 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 5:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 648 | 3:31 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 2h18 | 5:49 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1212 | 3:46 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 2h14 | 6:00 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 187 | 3:59 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 1h54 | 5:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
920 | 4:06 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 6:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 740 | 4:31 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 2h18 | 6:49 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
966 | 4:36 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 6:38 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX19986 | 4:59 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 1h54 | 6:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
922 | 5:06 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 7:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
924 | 6:06 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 8:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St Pölten to Salzburg
Trains from St Pölten to Salzburg run on average 31 times per day, taking around 2h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €16 if you book in advance.
There are 30 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:23. The fastest train covers the 198 km distance in 2h 2m.
Distance 198 km |
Average train duration 2h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price €16 |
Trains per day 31 |
Direct trains 30 |
Fastest train 2h 2m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:23 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 77 days |
Train companies: Westbahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | S-Bahn, Österreichische Bundesbahnen from St Pölten to Salzburg trainsWestbahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | S-Bahn, Österreichische Bundesbahnen trains will get you between St Pölten and Salzburg from €16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from St Pölten to Salzburg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St Pölten to Salzburg by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Salzburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from St Pölten to Salzburg
- 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Bahnhofplatz
- Restaurant La Dolce Vita
- Gasthaus Figl
- Outside the main entrance
- Ramps, restrooms
- €1
- Hotel Metropol
- Cityhotel D&C
- Hotel Graf
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-8 for trains to Vienna, Linz, Salzburg
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Regional trains
- Long-distance trains
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Südtiroler Platz
- Restaurant Imlauer
- Stieglitz
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
- €1
- Hotel Europa Salzburg
- Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre
- H+ Hotel Salzburg
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for ÖBB and Westbahn trains
- Hall 2: platforms 6-11 for regional and international trains
- Bus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 25
- S-Bahn: Line S3
- Trolleybus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
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