Cologne to Sankt Pölten trains

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The average train between Cologne and Sankt Pölten takes 9h 5m and the fastest train takes 8h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Sankt Pölten. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 5m
Duration: 974 km
Distance: €219
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Munich

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Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 47 / ...
Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 90 / ...
Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to St.Poelten Hbftrain Rjx / ...

8h 6m

€159–749

Cologne to Sankt Pölten train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Sankt Pölten. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Sankt Pölten at 10:01 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 9h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

7:45 PM → 10:01 AM
Arrives next day
14h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

12:07 AM → 10:54 AM
10h 47m • 2 changes
5:24 AM → 2:01 PM
8h 37m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 3:54 PM
8h 24m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 4:01 PM
8h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

5:20 AM → 2:01 PM
8h 41m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 3:54 PM
8h 24m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 4:01 PM
8h 16m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 5:54 PM
8h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

5:20 AM → 2:01 PM
8h 41m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 3:54 PM
9h 9m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 4:01 PM
8h 16m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 5:54 PM
8h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

5:20 AM → 2:01 PM
8h 41m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 3:54 PM
8h 24m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 4:01 PM
8h 16m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 5:54 PM
8h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 25, 2026

5:20 AM → 2:01 PM
8h 41m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 3:54 PM
8h 24m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 4:01 PM
8h 16m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 5:54 PM
8h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 26, 2026

5:20 AM → 2:01 PM
8h 41m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 3:54 PM
8h 24m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 4:01 PM
8h 16m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 5:54 PM
8h 23m • 2 changes
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