The cheapest and fastest trains from St Pölten to Salzburg
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£38
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h 6 m
Trains per day
4
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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St Pölten to Salzburg will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.
Of the 4 trains that leave St Pölten for Salzburg every day 4 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 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 19 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.








Live departures
St Pölten to Salzburg train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:06 St Pölten | 2h02 | 06:08 Salzburg | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:30 St Pölten | 2h19 | 06:49 Salzburg | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:36 St Pölten | 2h02 | 09:38 Salzburg | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:59 St Pölten | 2h00 | 22:59 Salzburg | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St Pölten to Salzburg
Distance 198 km |
Average train duration 2h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 29 |
Direct trains 28 |
Fastest train 1h 54m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:23 |
Train companies: Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn from St Pölten to Salzburg trainsWestbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn trains will get you between St Pölten and Salzburg from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Westbahn
ÖBB
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB Nightjet
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
ÖBB | S-Bahn
FAQs: St Pölten to Salzburg train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in St Pölten and 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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