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Deutsches Museum
One of the world’s largest science and technology museums, with major hands-on and historic collections. A flagship Munich visit for engineering, aviation, physics, and family-friendly exhibits.
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$90
Fastest journey
3 h 32 m
Average duration
3 h 35 m
Trains per day
45
Distance
301 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Pölten to Munich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St Pölten to Munich will cost around $90 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 45 trains that leave St Pölten for Munich on Sat, Jun 20, 25 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 301 km distance in an average of 3 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 32 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 3 h 40 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.
IC 407
RJX 19938 · EC 212
EC 1218
RJX19952 · RE5
RJX19950 · RE5
RJX 19976 · ICE 116
RJX 19912 · ICE 118
RJX 19910 · ICE 210
RJX 19950 · ICE 210
964Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Pölten to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $24, and a flight costs an average of $83.
Distance: 187 miles (301 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$83 Average price Cheapest | $98 Average price | $267 Average price | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 24m Average total duration 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 15m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from St Pölten to Munich:
A train is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from St Pölten to Munich costing on average $98 (€81).
A train is $184 (€151) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from St Pölten to Munich costing on average $267 (€219).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 54m.
Flight takes on average 4h 15m.
Tickets start at around $83 (€68) compared to roughly $82 (€68) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-0.10 (€-0.08). The journey takes 3h 54m versus 3h 33m 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.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for St Pölten to Munich trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJX 66 | Delayed 3:33 PM 4:59 PMSt Pölten | 3h48 | 6:59 PM 6:59 PMMunich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 742+ RJ 110 | On time 5:31 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 4h20 | 9:51 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 1210 | On time 5:46 PM St Pölten | 4h13 | 9:59 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 1210 | 5:46 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 4h13 | 9:59 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 19970 · RJ 110 | On time 5:59 PM St Pölten | 3h52 | 9:51 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX19970+ RJ 110 | On time 5:59 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 3h52 | 9:51 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 744+ RJX 68 | On time 6:31 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 4h20 | 10:51 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
968 | 6:36 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 3h52 | 10:28 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
968 | 6:36 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 3h41 | 10:17 PM Munich Ost | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 68 | 6:59 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 3h52 | 10:51 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 68 | On time 6:59 PM St Pölten | 3h52 | 10:51 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX19972 · RE5 | 7:59 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 4h19 | 12:18 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 19972+ 79404 | 7:59 PM St Pölten | 4h19 | 12:18 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
RJX 19938 · EC 212 | On time 5:59 AM St Pölten | 3h44 | 9:43 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 407 | 6:15 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 4h24 | 10:39 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 540+ RJX 260 | On time 6:31 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 4h12 | 10:43 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
960 | 6:36 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 3h57 | 10:33 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
960 | 6:36 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 3h46 | 10:22 AM Munich Ost | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 260 | 6:59 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 3h44 | 10:43 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 260 | On time 6:59 AM St Pölten | 3h44 | 10:43 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 1218 | On time 7:46 AM St Pölten | 4h15 | 12:01 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 1218 | 7:46 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 4h15 | 12:01 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 19910 · ICE 210 | On time 7:59 AM St Pölten | 3h35 | 11:34 AM Munich Ost | 1 transfer | |
RJX19950+ ICE 210+ DB S3 | 7:59 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 3h57 | 11:56 AM München Hbf (tief) | 2 transfers | |
RJX 19950 · ICE 210 | On time 7:59 AM St Pölten | 3h35 | 11:34 AM Munich Ost | 1 transfer | |
RJX19950 · RE5 | 7:59 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 4h22 | 12:21 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX19910 · RE5 | 7:59 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 4h22 | 12:21 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX19910+ ICE 210+ DB S3 | 7:59 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 3h57 | 11:56 AM München Hbf (tief) | 2 transfers | |
IC 544+ RJX 262 | On time 8:31 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 4h12 | 12:43 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
962 | 8:36 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 3h59 | 12:35 PM München Pasing | 0 transfersDirect | |
962 | 8:36 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 3h41 | 12:17 PM Munich Ost | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 262 | On time 8:59 AM St Pölten | 3h44 | 12:43 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 262 | 8:59 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 3h44 | 12:43 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 546+ ICE 118+ DB S2 | 9:31 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 4h16 | 1:47 PM München Hbf (tief) | 2 transfers | |
EC 1216 | On time 9:46 AM St Pölten | 4h08 | 1:54 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 1216 | 9:46 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 4h08 | 1:54 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX19912 · RE5 | 9:59 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 4h21 | 2:20 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX19912+ ICE 118+ DB S2 | 9:59 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 3h48 | 1:47 PM München Hbf (tief) | 2 transfers | |
RJX 19912 · ICE 118 | On time 9:59 AM St Pölten | 3h33 | 1:32 PM Munich Ost | 1 transfer | |
RJX19952 · RE5 | 9:59 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 4h21 | 2:20 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX19952+ ICE 118+ DB S2 | 9:59 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 3h48 | 1:47 PM München Hbf (tief) | 2 transfers | |
964 | 10:36 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 3h52 | 2:28 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
964 | 10:36 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 3h40 | 2:16 PM Munich Ost | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 60 | On time 10:59 AM St Pölten | 3h45 | 2:44 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 60 | 10:59 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 3h45 | 2:44 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 640+ ICE 116+ DB S2 | 11:31 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 4h16 | 3:47 PM München Hbf (tief) | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1214 | 11:46 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 4h08 | 3:54 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1214 | On time 11:46 AM St Pölten | 4h08 | 3:54 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 19976 · ICE 1214 | On time 11:59 AM St Pölten | 3h55 | 3:54 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 19976 · ICE 116 | On time 11:59 AM St Pölten | 3h32 | 3:31 PM Munich Ost | 1 transfer | |
RJX19976+ ICE 116+ DB S2 | 11:59 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 3h48 | 3:47 PM München Hbf (tief) | 2 transfers | |
RJX19976+ ICE 1214 | On time 11:59 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 3h55 | 3:54 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
966 | 4:36 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 3h59 | 8:35 PM München Pasing | 0 transfersDirect | |
966 | 4:36 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 3h40 | 8:16 PM Munich Ost | 0 transfersDirect | |
966 | 4:36 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 3h43 | 8:19 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from St Pölten to Munich run on average 27 times per day, taking around 3h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 (€20) if you book in advance.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 187 miles (301 km) distance in 3h 31m.
Distance 187 miles (301 km) |
Average train duration 3h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€20) |
Trains per day 27 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 3h 31m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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One of the world’s largest science and technology museums, with major hands-on and historic collections. A flagship Munich visit for engineering, aviation, physics, and family-friendly exhibits.
A premier Old Masters gallery with major European paintings from the 14th to 18th centuries, including works by Dürer, Rubens, and Raphael. Essential for classical art lovers.
A leading museum for modern and contemporary art, design, architecture, and graphic art. Popular for its breadth and for pairing well with the nearby Pinakothek museums.
One of Europe’s largest urban parks, famous for long walks, open lawns, river scenes, and the Eisbach wave. A must for both classic sightseeing and social-media-friendly city moments.
Munich’s best-known market square and a lively old-town stop with strong local character. Even without focusing on food, it is worth visiting for atmosphere, architecture, and daily city life.
The 1972 Olympic Park remains one of Munich’s most recognizable leisure areas, combining landmark architecture, views, open space, and year-round events. Very popular with visitors and locals.
Traditional Munich veal sausages gently heated and served with sweet mustard and a pretzel, especially popular as a late-morning classic.
Roasted pork knuckle with crisp skin, a hearty Bavarian specialty often served with dumplings or potato salad in Munich beer halls.
A Bavarian beer garden spread made from Camembert, butter, paprika, and onions, typically eaten with pretzels and very tied to Munich drinking culture.
Legendary fine dining restaurant in Munich celebrated for refined cuisine, formal service, and long-standing culinary prestige.
Well-known traditional beer garden and restaurant popular for Bavarian fare, Augustiner beer, and a relaxed local setting.
Respected traditional inn famous for dumplings, roast dishes, and an authentic neighborhood Bavarian atmosphere.
Prices are high by German standards, especially for hotels and dining in central areas, though transit is reasonable.
Service is usually included. Round up small bills, or tip about 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Round up taxis; small tips for hotel staff are appreciated.
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