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Museum Niederösterreich
Leading Lower Austrian museum for regional art, history and nature, with contemporary architecture by the Kulturbezirk.
NJ 13487
EC 463
RJX 761
NJ 19947
IC 543
RJX19975
RJX19973
RJX19981
RJX 186
RJX19983The table below shows live departures for Salzburg to St Pölten trains for today, Tuesday 4 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
951 | 5:18 Salzburg Hbf | 2h06 | 7:24 St.Pölten Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
903 | 5:52 Salzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 7:54 St.Pölten Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 761 | 6:01 Salzburg Hbf | 2h00 | 8:01 St.Pölten Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 543 | 6:11 Salzburg Hbf | 2h18 | 8:29 St.Pölten Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
953 | 6:22 Salzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 8:24 St.Pölten Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
905 | 6:52 Salzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 8:54 St.Pölten Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
NJ 40421 | 7:02 Salzburg Hbf | 2h11 | 9:13 St.Pölten Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX19979 | 7:07 Salzburg Hbf | 1h54 | 9:01 St.Pölten Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 545 | 7:11 Salzburg Hbf | 2h18 | 9:29 St.Pölten Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
955 | 7:22 Salzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 9:24 St.Pölten Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
907 | 7:52 Salzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 9:54 St.Pölten Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX19973 | 8:07 Salzburg Hbf | 1h54 | 10:01 St.Pölten Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 547 | 8:11 Salzburg Hbf | 2h18 | 10:29 St.Pölten Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
79213 | 8:22 Salzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 10:24 St.Pölten Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
909 | 8:52 Salzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 10:54 St.Pölten Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX19981 | 9:07 Salzburg Hbf | 1h54 | 11:01 St.Pölten Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
961 | 9:22 Salzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 11:24 St.Pölten Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
911 | 9:52 Salzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 11:54 St.Pölten Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1211 | 10:00 Salzburg Hbf | 2h14 | 12:14 St.Pölten Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX19975 | 10:07 Salzburg Hbf | 1h54 | 12:01 St.Pölten Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 641 | 10:11 Salzburg Hbf | 2h18 | 12:29 St.Pölten Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
79215 | 10:22 Salzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 12:24 St.Pölten Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
913 | 10:52 Salzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 12:54 St.Pölten Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX19983 | 11:07 Salzburg Hbf | 1h54 | 13:01 St.Pölten Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
963 | 11:22 Salzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 13:24 St.Pölten Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
915 | 11:52 Salzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 13:54 St.Pölten Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 186 | 12:07 Salzburg Hbf | 1h54 | 14:01 St.Pölten Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 645 | 12:11 Salzburg Hbf | 2h18 | 14:29 St.Pölten Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
917 | 12:52 Salzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 14:54 St.Pölten Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX19985 | 13:07 Salzburg Hbf | 1h54 | 15:01 St.Pölten Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 647 | 13:11 Salzburg Hbf | 2h18 | 15:29 St.Pölten Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
965 | 13:22 Salzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 15:24 St.Pölten Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
919 | 13:52 Salzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 15:54 St.Pölten Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1215 | 14:00 Salzburg Hbf | 2h14 | 16:14 St.Pölten Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX19977 | 14:07 Salzburg Hbf | 1h54 | 16:01 St.Pölten Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 649 | 14:11 Salzburg Hbf | 2h18 | 16:29 St.Pölten Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
921 | 14:52 Salzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 16:54 St.Pölten Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
923 | 15:52 Salzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 17:54 St.Pölten Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
79219 | 16:22 Salzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 18:24 St.Pölten Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
925 | 16:52 Salzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 18:54 St.Pölten Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
967 | 17:22 Salzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 19:24 St.Pölten Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
927 | 17:52 Salzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 19:54 St.Pölten Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
79221 | 18:22 Salzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 20:24 St.Pölten Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
929 | 18:52 Salzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 20:54 St.Pölten Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
969 | 19:22 Salzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 21:24 St.Pölten Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
931 | 19:52 Salzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 21:54 St.Pölten Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
79223 | 20:22 Salzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 22:24 St.Pölten Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Salzburg to St Pölten run on average 31 times per day, taking around 2h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.
There are 30 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 198 km distance in 2h 2m.
Distance 198 km |
Average train duration 2h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 31 |
Direct trains 30 |
Fastest train 2h 2m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:44 |
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Discover the best of St Pölten — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect St Pölten trip today.
Leading Lower Austrian museum for regional art, history and nature, with contemporary architecture by the Kulturbezirk.
Contemporary art museum presenting changing exhibitions in a striking modern building near the government quarter.
City museum in a former Carmelite convent, covering St Pölten’s history, archaeology and selected special exhibitions.
Historic main square lined with Baroque façades, shops and civic buildings; ideal for strolling and city-centre views.
Broad representative square in the government district, framed by modern public architecture and cultural venues.
Central pedestrian street connecting key old town sights, good for a relaxed walk and everyday city atmosphere.
Slow-roasted pork rind seasoned with caraway and garlic. A classic Lower Austrian tavern dish, usually served with bread, mustard and horseradish.
Poppy seed noodles made with potato dough, butter and ground Mohn. A beloved Lower Austrian sweet main or dessert linked to the region’s poppy seed tradition.
Apricot dumplings of potato or quark dough filled with Wachau apricots and coated in buttery crumbs. A famous seasonal speciality from nearby Lower Austria.
Elegant fine dining restaurant in the city centre with modern Austrian cuisine, tasting menus and a polished but relaxed atmosphere.
Traditional Austrian inn known for classic regional dishes, generous portions and a straightforward local atmosphere.
Well-known brewery restaurant serving Austrian and beer-friendly dishes in a lively, historic setting with house-brewed beer.
Moderate for Austria: hotels and dining cost less than Vienna, while local buses and regional rail are reasonably priced for visitors.
Service is usually included, but rounding up is standard. Add 5-10% in restaurants, round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafés.
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St. Pölten Hbf -> Rathausplatz, St. Pölten
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salzburg to St Pölten 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 St Pölten, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Salzburg to St Pölten trains use the Salzburg Hbf to St.Pölten Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at St.Pölten, Hbf (Busterminal). Use this guide to compare Salzburg and St Pölten train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Salzburg Hbf is 1 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Imlauer, Stieglitz
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Salzburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Salzburg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Salzburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Salzburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg Hbf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Europa Salzburg, Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre, H+ Hotel Salzburg.
Salzburg Liefering is 4 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg Liefering has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food options include: McDonald's
ATMs are available at Salzburg Liefering.
Available at Salzburg Liefering: Parking.
Available at Salzburg Liefering: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg Liefering.
Salzburg Kasern is 4 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg Kasern has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility and WC.
Food and drink options are available at Salzburg Kasern.
ATMs are available at Salzburg Kasern.
Available at Salzburg Kasern: WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg Kasern.
St.Pölten Hbf is 1 km from St Pölten city centre. Public transport options include:
St.Pölten Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant La Dolce Vita, Gasthaus Figl
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at St.Pölten Hbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at St.Pölten Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at St.Pölten Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at St.Pölten Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at St.Pölten Hbf: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Metropol, Cityhotel D&C, Hotel Graf.
Viehofen is 3 km from St Pölten city centre. Public transport options include:
Viehofen has practical services for this route, including Dining, Accessibility, WC and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Viehofen.
Available at Viehofen: WC.
Available at Viehofen: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Viehofen.
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