The cheapest and fastest trains from St.Pölten Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
Cheapest price
£48
Average price
£55
Fastest journey
1 h 54 m
Average duration
1 h 59 m
Trains per day
33
Distance
197 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St.Pölten Hbf to Salzburg Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St.Pölten Hbf to Salzburg Hbf will cost around £55 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £48.
Of the 33 trains that leave St.Pölten Hbf for Salzburg Hbf every day 33 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 197 km distance in an average of 1 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 54 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.





RJX 662
RJX 562


Travel Information
Compare train and flight for St.Pölten Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St.Pölten Hbf to Salzburg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £14, and a flight costs an average of £514.
Distance: 197 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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£36 Average Price Cheapest | £514 Average Price |
2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
St.Pölten Hbf to Salzburg Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for St.Pölten Hbf to Salzburg Hbf trains for today, Saturday 28 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 20:06 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h06 | 22:12 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 23:36 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h12 | 01:48 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 1 March | |||||
![]() | 05:06 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 07:08 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:36 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 07:38 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:06 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 08:08 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:36 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 08:38 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:06 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 09:08 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 544 | 07:31 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h18 | 09:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:36 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 09:38 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 662 | 07:59 St.Pölten Hbf | 1h54 | 09:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:06 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 10:08 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 546 | 08:31 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h18 | 10:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:36 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 10:38 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 562 | 08:59 St.Pölten Hbf | 1h54 | 10:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:06 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 11:08 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 548 | 09:31 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h18 | 11:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:36 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 11:38 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:06 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 12:08 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:36 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 12:38 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:06 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 13:08 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:06 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 14:08 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:06 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 15:08 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St.Pölten Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
Trains from St.Pölten Hbf to Salzburg Hbf run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:01. The fastest train covers the 197 km distance in 1h 54m.
Distance 197 km |
Average train duration 2h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 1h 54m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:01 |
Train companies: Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | REX, Österreichische Bundesbahnen from St.Pölten Hbf to Salzburg Hbf trainsWestbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | REX, Österreichische Bundesbahnen trains will get you between St.Pölten Hbf and Salzburg Hbf from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: St.Pölten Hbf to Salzburg Hbf train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St.Pölten Hbf to Salzburg Hbf 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 Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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