The cheapest and fastest trains from St.Pölten Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£18
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£47
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
1 h 54 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
1 h 54 m
Trains on 17 Sept
69
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 £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 69 trains from St.Pölten Hbf to Salzburg Hbf, including 65 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 197 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 .
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.
CJX 5+
R 53+
S 1+
RJ 134781:065h43St.Pölten Hbf6:49Salzburg Hbf£181One-way3 changes
RJ 820+
REX 21:025h40St.Pölten Hbf6:42Salzburg Hbf£221One-way1 change
NJ 40233+
RJ 65620:443h22St.Pölten Hbf0:06Salzburg Hbf£241One-way1 change
EC 4620:012h06St.Pölten Hbf2:07Salzburg Hbf£311One-way0 changes
RJX 76822:592h00St.Pölten Hbf0:59Salzburg Hbf£361One-way0 changes
RJX199385:591h54St.Pölten Hbf7:53Salzburg Hbf£491One-way0 changes
RJX199507:591h54St.Pölten Hbf9:53Salzburg Hbf£501One-way0 changes
RJX199628:591h54St.Pölten Hbf10:53Salzburg Hbf£501One-way0 changes
RJX199606:591h54St.Pölten Hbf8:53Salzburg Hbf£451One-way0 changes
RJX1347010:591h54St.Pölten Hbf12:53Salzburg Hbf£501One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train 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 an average ticket price of £40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 38m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £40, while a train costs an average of £40.
Distance: 197 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£40 Average Price Cheapest | £46 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The journey is about 23m faster (2h 8m by train vs 2h 31m by car) and roughly £6 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£40 vs £46). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, Westbahn, ÖBB.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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, Wednesday 16 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJX 768 | 22:59 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h00 | 0:59 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
NJ 19946 | 23:23 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h26 | 1:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 17 September | |||||
EC 462 | 0:01 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h06 | 2:07 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
998 | 0:36 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h06 | 2:42 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 820+ REX 2 | 1:02 St.Pölten Hbf | 5h40 | 6:42 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
CJX 5+ R 53+ S 1+ REX 2 | 1:06 St.Pölten Hbf | 6h35 | 7:41 Salzburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
CJX 5+ R 53+ S 1+ RJ 13478 | 1:06 St.Pölten Hbf | 5h43 | 6:49 Salzburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 848 | 5:31 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h18 | 7:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX19938 | 5:59 St.Pölten Hbf | 1h54 | 7:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
900 | 6:06 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 8:08 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 407 | 6:15 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h15 | 8:30 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 540 | 6:31 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h18 | 8:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
960 | 6:36 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 8:38 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX19960 | 6:59 St.Pölten Hbf | 1h54 | 8:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 260 | 6:59 St.Pölten Hbf | 1h54 | 8:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
902 | 7:06 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 9:08 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
79212 | 7:36 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 9:38 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX19950 | 7:59 St.Pölten Hbf | 1h54 | 9:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX19910 | 7:59 St.Pölten Hbf | 1h54 | 9:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
904 | 8:06 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 10:08 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 544 | 8:31 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h18 | 10:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
962 | 8:36 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 10:38 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX19962 | 8:59 St.Pölten Hbf | 1h54 | 10:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 262 | 8:59 St.Pölten Hbf | 1h54 | 10:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
906 | 9:06 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 11:08 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 546 | 9:31 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h18 | 11:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
79214 | 9:36 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 11:38 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX19952 | 9:59 St.Pölten Hbf | 1h54 | 11:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX19912 | 9:59 St.Pölten Hbf | 1h54 | 11:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
908 | 10:06 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 12:08 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
964 | 10:36 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 12:38 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX13470 | 10:59 St.Pölten Hbf | 1h54 | 12:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
910 | 11:06 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 13:08 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 640 | 11:31 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h18 | 13:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
79216 | 11:36 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 13:38 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
912 | 12:06 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 14:08 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 642 | 12:31 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h18 | 14:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX19982 | 12:59 St.Pölten Hbf | 1h54 | 14:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 62 | 12:59 St.Pölten Hbf | 1h54 | 14:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
914 | 13:06 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 15:08 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 644 | 13:31 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h18 | 15:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX19916 | 13:59 St.Pölten Hbf | 1h54 | 15:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
916 | 14:06 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 16:08 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 646 | 14:31 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h18 | 16:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
918 | 15:06 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 17:08 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
79220 | 15:36 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 17:38 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
920 | 16:06 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 18:08 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 740 | 16:31 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h18 | 18:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
966 | 16:36 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 18:38 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX19986 | 16:59 St.Pölten Hbf | 1h54 | 18:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 66 | 16:59 St.Pölten Hbf | 1h54 | 18:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
922 | 17:06 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 19:08 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 742 | 17:31 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h18 | 19:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
79222 | 17:36 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 19:38 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX19970 | 17:59 St.Pölten Hbf | 1h54 | 19:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
924 | 18:06 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 20:08 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 744 | 18:31 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h18 | 20:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
968 | 18:36 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 20:38 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
NJ 448 | 18:46 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h12 | 20:58 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 68 | 18:59 St.Pölten Hbf | 1h54 | 20:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
NJ 40490 | 19:12 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h00 | 21:12 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
954 | 19:36 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 21:38 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX19972 | 19:59 St.Pölten Hbf | 1h54 | 21:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
928 | 20:06 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h02 | 22:08 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 748 | 20:31 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h18 | 22:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
NJ 40233+ RJ 656 | 20:44 St.Pölten Hbf | 3h22 | 0:06 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 664 | 20:59 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h00 | 22:59 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
930 | 21:06 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h06 | 23:12 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 764 | 21:59 St.Pölten Hbf | 2h00 | 23:59 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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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 21 times per day, taking around 2h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 17 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:31, the last at 22:36. The fastest train covers the 197 km distance in 1h 54m.
Distance 197 km |
Average train duration 2h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 21 |
Direct trains 17 |
Fastest train 1h 54m |
First train 3:31 |
Last train 22:36 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | REX from St.Pölten Hbf to Salzburg Hbf trainsÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | REX trains will get you between St.Pölten Hbf and Salzburg Hbf from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | Nightjet
Westbahn
ÖBB
ÖBB | REX
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.

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Important Stations and Airports in St.Pölten Hbf and Salzburg Hbf
Most St.Pölten Hbf to Salzburg Hbf trains use the St.Pölten Hbf to Salzburg Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare St.Pölten Hbf and Salzburg Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to St.Pölten Hbf from St Pölten city centre
St.Pölten Hbf is 1 km from St Pölten city centre. Public transport options include:
St.Pölten Hbf train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Restaurant La Dolce Vita, Gasthaus Figl
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at St.Pölten Hbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at St.Pölten Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at St.Pölten Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at St.Pölten Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at St.Pölten Hbf: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Metropol, Cityhotel D&C, Hotel Graf.
Getting to Salzburg Hbf from Salzburg city centre
Salzburg Hbf is 1 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg Hbf train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Imlauer, Stieglitz
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Salzburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Salzburg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Salzburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Salzburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg Hbf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Europa Salzburg, Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre, H+ Hotel Salzburg.


