St. Pölten to Cologne by train

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Overview: trains from St. Pölten to Cologne

Find the key information for travelling by train from St. Pölten to Cologne, 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 06:38 View journey
Last train 21:20 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 8hr 19m View journey
Distance (km) 694
Trains / day 15 View all
Cheapest journey US$126.00 View journey
Avg journey time 9hr 28m
Train operators 6

St. Pölten to Cologne train travel explained

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

The fastest trains from St. Pölten to Cologne take around 8 hours and 19 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 694 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving St. Pölten is scheduled to depart at around  06:46. The last departure is usually at around 21:20 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave St. Pölten at around 06:38, with the last train leaving at around 20:47. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 15 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 32 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$126.00.

We think any time is a great time to visit Cologne, 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 Cologne.

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

Yes, there is a direct train from St. Pölten to Cologne.

Trains usually run with a similar frequency on weekends.

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

The St. Pölten to Cologne train travel takes about 8 hours and 19 minutes, no matter when you leave.

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

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Cologne leaving St. Pölten at around 06:46 and the last train leaving at around 21:20 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves St. Pölten at around 06:38, with the final departure at 20:47.

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Child and youth passengers

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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.

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