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Trip Summary
25 trains operate daily from Sankt Pölten to Salzburg. The train trip from Sankt Pölten to Salzburg is usually about 3 hours long. However, traveling on the fastest WESTbahn train can get you there in as little as 2 hours and 2 minutes.
| Distance | 122 mi (197 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 2m |
| Lowest price | €45.68 |
| Trains per day | 25 |
| Most frequent service | WESTbahn |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Sankt Pölten to Salzburg?
WESTbahn is the one and only train line which connects Sankt Pölten to Salzburg. However, there are 25 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| WESTbahn | 25 | 3h 0m | €45.68 |
WESTbahn train tickets from Sankt Pölten to Salzburg start from €46, and on average cost . Daily there are 25 WESTbahn schedules to Salzburg. WESTbahn in Sankt Pölten leaves from Central Station . And in Salzburg trains arrive at Train Station .
From Sankt Pölten to Salzburg train travel on WESTbahn takes 3 hours and 0 minutes. If you are looking to get to Salzburg faster, WESTbahn offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 2 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Sankt Pölten to Salzburg tend to have the most passengers on Wednesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Wednesday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Wednesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Sankt Pölten at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 8:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 25 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Sankt Pölten to Salzburg.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Salzburg to Sankt Pölten.
City Information
Salzburg
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Salzburg is located in the north of Austria and might be best known for its stunning landscapes and locations featured in The Sound of Music. Don't worry, there are plenty of organized tours to see the Von Trapps' house, the hills where Maria sings, and more of the film's iconic settings. This cultural and historic city offers many more activities set against the stunning backdrop of churches and castles.
Salzburg Old Town, or Altstadt, is one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites, and it is easy to see why. The beautiful Baroque-style architecture and churches are straight out of a fairytale, while the looming Hohensalzburg Castle and attached museum serve as a reminder of Salzburg's decadent past.
Salzburg was a musically famous city even before The Sound of Music, as it’s known for being the birthplace of Mozart. Music lovers can visit his residence and the locations associated with Mozart's life in Salzburg. In winter, be sure to stay for one of Salzburg's famous Christmas markets. The Christkindlmarkt tradition dates back to the 15-century, with hundreds of stalls offering the finest mulled wine, handmade crafts, and delicious Christmas treats.
Salzburg is well-connected to much of Europe by ground and air travel. Popular train routes to Salzburg travel from Vienna, Berlin, and Cologne. FlixBus provides the most bus routes to Salzburg, with several smaller carriers also serving several routes to cities in Switzerland and beyond. Salzburg Airport provides an alternative way to reach Salzburg, located just 4 kilometers from the city center.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Sankt Pölten?
Main departure station: Central Station
There is one train station in Sankt Pölten.
All train stations in Sankt Pölten:
Central Station
Where is the train station in Salzburg?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Salzburg has one train station.
All train stations in Salzburg:
Train Station
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