The cheapest and fastest trains from Salzburg Hbf to St.Pölten Hbf
Cheapest price
$35
Average price
$53
Fastest journey
1 h 54 m
Average duration
1 h 54 m
Trains per day
42
Distance
197 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg Hbf to St.Pölten Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salzburg Hbf to St.Pölten Hbf will cost around $53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
Of the 42 trains that leave Salzburg Hbf for St.Pölten Hbf on Wed, Jul 22, 42 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 22 the 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 .
On Wed, Jul 22 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.
RJX 7616:01 AM2h00Salzburg Hbf8:01 AMSt.Pölten Hbf$351One-way0 transfers
9557:22 AM2h02Salzburg Hbf9:24 AMSt.Pölten Hbf$491One-way0 transfers
792138:22 AM2h02Salzburg Hbf10:24 AMSt.Pölten Hbf$491One-way0 transfers
9317:52 PM2h02Salzburg Hbf9:54 PMSt.Pölten Hbf$491One-way0 transfers
792238:22 PM2h02Salzburg Hbf10:24 PMSt.Pölten Hbf$491One-way0 transfers
RJX199797:07 AM1h54Salzburg Hbf9:01 AMSt.Pölten Hbf$581One-way0 transfers
RJX199738:07 AM1h54Salzburg Hbf10:01 AMSt.Pölten Hbf$581One-way0 transfers
RJX1997510:07 AM1h54Salzburg Hbf12:01 PMSt.Pölten Hbf$581One-way0 transfers
RJX199819:07 AM1h54Salzburg Hbf11:01 AMSt.Pölten Hbf$581One-way0 transfers
RJX 18612:07 PM1h54Salzburg Hbf2:01 PMSt.Pölten Hbf$581One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Salzburg Hbf to St.Pölten Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg Hbf to St.Pölten Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $15, and a flight costs an average of $671.
Distance: 122 miles (197 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$42 Average price Cheapest | $671 Average price | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg Hbf to St.Pölten Hbf:
A train is $630 (€630) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg Hbf to St.Pölten Hbf costing on average $671 (€671).
Other travel options to St.Pölten Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 20m.
Flight takes on average 4h 30m.
Tickets start at around $42 (€42) compared to roughly $50 (€50) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $9 (€9). The journey takes 2h 12m versus 2h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC).
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Salzburg Hbf to St.Pölten Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Salzburg Hbf to St.Pölten Hbf trains for today, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 406 | 8:30 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h06 | 10:36 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, July 22 | |||||
951 | 5:18 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h06 | 7:24 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
903 | 5:52 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 7:54 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 761 | 6:01 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h00 | 8:01 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 543 | 6:11 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h18 | 8:29 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
953 | 6:22 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 8:24 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
905 | 6:52 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 8:54 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
NJ 40421 | 7:02 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h11 | 9:13 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX19979 | 7:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1h54 | 9:01 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 545 | 7:11 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h18 | 9:29 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
955 | 7:22 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 9:24 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
907 | 7:52 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 9:54 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX19973 | 8:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1h54 | 10:01 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 547 | 8:11 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h18 | 10:29 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
79213 | 8:22 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 10:24 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
909 | 8:52 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 10:54 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX19981 | 9:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1h54 | 11:01 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
961 | 9:22 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 11:24 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
911 | 9:52 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 11:54 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1211 | 10:00 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h14 | 12:14 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX19975 | 10:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1h54 | 12:01 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 641 | 10:11 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h18 | 12:29 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
79215 | 10:22 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 12:24 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
913 | 10:52 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 12:54 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX19983 | 11:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1h54 | 1:01 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
963 | 11:22 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 1:24 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
915 | 11:52 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 1:54 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 186 | 12:07 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h54 | 2:01 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 645 | 12:11 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h18 | 2:29 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
917 | 12:52 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 2:54 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
965 | 1:22 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 3:24 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
919 | 1:52 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 3:54 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
921 | 2:52 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 4:54 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
923 | 3:52 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 5:54 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
79219 | 4:22 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 6:24 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
925 | 4:52 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 6:54 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
967 | 5:22 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 7:24 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
927 | 5:52 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 7:54 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
79221 | 6:22 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 8:24 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
929 | 6:52 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 8:54 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
969 | 7:22 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 9:24 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
931 | 7:52 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 9:54 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
79223 | 8:22 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 10:24 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salzburg Hbf to St.Pölten Hbf
Trains from Salzburg Hbf to St.Pölten Hbf run on average 26 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 25 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:19, the last at 23:13. The fastest train covers the 122 miles (197 km) distance in 1h 54m.
Distance 122 miles (197 km) |
Average train duration 2h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€15) |
Trains per day 26 |
Direct trains 25 |
Fastest train 1h 54m |
First train 1:19 AM |
Last train 11:13 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) from Salzburg Hbf to St.Pölten Hbf trainsWestbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) trains will get you between Salzburg Hbf and St.Pölten Hbf from $15 (€15). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | Nightjet
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
FAQs: Trains from Salzburg Hbf to St.Pölten Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salzburg Hbf to St.Pölten 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 St.Pölten Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Popular train stations from Salzburg Hbf to St.Pölten Hbf
Most Salzburg Hbf to St.Pölten Hbf trains use the Salzburg Hbf to St.Pölten Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Salzburg Hbf and St.Pölten Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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.
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