St. Pölten to Salzburg by train

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Overview: trains from St. Pölten to Salzburg

Find the key information for travelling by train from St. Pölten to Salzburg, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:01 View journey
Last train 23:00 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 1hr 52m View journey
Distance (km) 197
Trains / day 59 View all
Cheapest journey £17.50 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 9m
Train operators 22

Travelling from St. Pölten to Salzburg by train

Want to know how to get from St. Pölten to Salzburg by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from St. Pölten to Salzburg take around 1 hour and 52 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 197 kilometres.

On weekdays the only train to Salzburg is usually scheduled to depart St. Pölten around . This is the same as during the weekend. On average, there are about 59 trains per day travelling between the two cities.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £17.53.

We think any time is a great time to visit Salzburg, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Salzburg.

Is there a direct train from St. Pölten to Salzburg?

The journey between St. Pölten and Salzburg usually involves changes of train.

We usually find around direct trains on the route from St. Pölten to Salzburg every weekday.

Trains usually run with a similar frequency on weekends.

How long does it take to travel from St. Pölten to Salzburg?

The St. Pölten to Salzburg train travel takes about 1 hour and 52 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the St. Pölten to Salzburg train times and schedule?

On weekdays the only train to Salzburg is usually scheduled to depart St. Pölten around . This is the same at the weekend.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.