The average train between Salzburg and Krems takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. There is an hourly train service from Salzburg to Krems. 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 Salzburg and Krems. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Krems at 12:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Krems. However, there are services departing from Salzburg station and arriving at Krems station via St.Poelten Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
Salzburg to Krems train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Salzburg Hbf station.
Salzburg to Krems train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Krems An Der Donau station.
The distance between Salzburg and Krems is 201.8 km. The road distance is 275 km.
You can take a train from Salzburg Hbf to Krems An Der Donau via St.Poelten Hbf in around 2h 42m.