The cheapest and fastest trains from Salzburg to St Pölten
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£29
Fastest journey
2 h 2 m
Average duration
2 h 2 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
198 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg to St Pölten is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salzburg to St Pölten will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.
Of the 5 trains that leave Salzburg for St Pölten every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 198 km distance in an average of 2 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 2 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 2 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.
16:522h02Salzburg18:54St Pölten£131One-way0 changes
15:522h02Salzburg17:54St Pölten£191One-way0 changes
17:522h02Salzburg19:54St Pölten£291One-way0 changes
5:522h02Salzburg7:54St Pölten£401One-way0 changes
9:522h02Salzburg11:54St Pölten£441One-way0 changes
11:522h02Salzburg13:54St Pölten£471One-way0 changes
15:522h02Salzburg17:54St Pölten£191One-way0 changes
5:522h02Salzburg7:54St Pölten£401One-way0 changes
16:522h02Salzburg18:54St Pölten£131One-way0 changes
17:522h02Salzburg19:54St Pölten£291One-way0 changes
Live departures
Salzburg to St Pölten train times
The table below shows live departures for Salzburg to St Pölten trains for today, Tuesday 5 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:22 Salzburg | 2h02 | 7:24 St Pölten | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 5:52 Salzburg | 2h02 | 7:54 St Pölten | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:52 Salzburg | 2h02 | 13:54 St Pölten | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:11 Salzburg | 2h18 | 21:29 St Pölten | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salzburg to St Pölten
Trains from Salzburg to St Pölten run on average 30 times per day, taking around 2h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 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 1h 54m.
Distance 198 km |
Average train duration 2h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 30 |
Direct trains 30 |
Fastest train 1h 54m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:44 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 70 days |
Train companies: Westbahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) from Salzburg to St Pölten trainsWestbahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) trains will get you between Salzburg and St Pölten from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Salzburg to St Pölten train
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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Salzburg and St Pölten
- 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
- 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
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