Cologne to Sankt Pölten trains

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The average train between Cologne and Sankt Pölten takes 9h 17m and the fastest train takes 8h 23m. 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 17m
Duration: 965 km
Distance: €198
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Munich

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Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 90 / ...
Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to St.Poelten Hbftrain Rjx / ...

8h 25m

€114–364

Cologne to Sankt Pölten train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Sankt Pölten. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Sankt Pölten at 10:01 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 9h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:30 PM → 10:01 AM
Arrives next day
14h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:26 AM → 2:01 PM
8h 35m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 3:54 PM
8h 24m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 4:29 PM
8h 44m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 5:54 PM
8h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:26 AM → 2:01 PM
8h 35m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 3:54 PM
8h 24m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 4:29 PM
8h 44m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 5:54 PM
8h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:26 AM → 2:01 PM
8h 35m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 3:54 PM
8h 24m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 4:29 PM
8h 44m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 5:54 PM
8h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:20 AM → 2:01 PM
8h 41m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 3:54 PM
8h 24m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 4:29 PM
8h 44m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 5:54 PM
8h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:30 AM → 3:54 PM
8h 24m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 6:24 PM
8h 53m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 9:54 PM
8h 24m • 2 changes
3:30 PM → 12:04 AM
Arrives next day
8h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:31 AM → 6:24 PM
8h 53m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 9:54 PM
8h 24m • 2 changes
3:30 PM → 12:04 AM
Arrives next day
8h 34m • 2 changes
7:30 PM → 5:58 AM
Arrives next day
10h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:30 AM → 3:54 PM
8h 24m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 6:24 PM
8h 53m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 9:54 PM
8h 24m • 2 changes
3:30 PM → 12:04 AM
Arrives next day
8h 34m • 2 changes

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