The average train between Krems and Salzburg takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Krems to Salzburg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Krems and Salzburg. The earliest departure is at 12:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Krems is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Salzburg at 2:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Krems to Salzburg. However, there are services departing from Krems station and arriving at Salzburg station via St.Poelten Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Krems to Salzburg train services, operated by ÖBB, depart from Krems An Der Donau station.
Krems to Salzburg train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Krems to Salzburg train tickets online with ÖBB, Railjet and 3 other operators.
The distance between Krems and Salzburg is 201.8 km. The road distance is 275 km.
You can take a train from Krems An Der Donau to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof via St Pölten Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 33m.