The cheapest and fastest trains from Salzburg Hbf to St.Pölten Hbf
Cheapest price
$36
Average price
$56
Fastest journey
2 h 2 m
Average duration
2 h 3 m
Trains per day
5
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 $56 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.
Of the 5 trains that leave Salzburg Hbf for St.Pölten Hbf on Fri, Nov 28, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 28 the direct trains cover the 197 km distance in an average of 2 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 2 m .
On Fri, Nov 28 the slowest trains will take 2 h 9 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.










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, Thursday, November 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:52 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 12:54 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:07 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h54 | 5:01 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:22 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 6:24 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:52 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 8:54 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, November 28 | |||||
![]() | 3:52 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 5:54 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:52 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 6:54 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Westbahn as well as ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet and ÖBB Nightjet offer trains services from Salzburg Hbf to St.Pölten Hbf. Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Salzburg Hbf to St.Pölten Hbf.
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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 29 times per day, taking around 2h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) if you book in advance.
There are 29 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:52, the last at 18:52. The fastest train covers the 122 miles (197 km) distance in 1h 54m.
Distance 122 miles (197 km) |
Average train duration 2h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Trains per day 29 |
Direct trains 29 |
Fastest train 1h 54m |
First train 03:52 |
Last train 18:52 |
Train companies: Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) from Salzburg Hbf to St.Pölten Hbf trainsWestbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) trains will get you between Salzburg Hbf and St.Pölten Hbf from $17 (€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: 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Salzburg Hbf to St.Pölten Hbf
- 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
- 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
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