Salzburg to Krems trains

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The average train between Salzburg and Krems takes 2h 51m 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.

2h 51m
Duration: 275 km
Distance: €56
Average price: Hourly
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Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to St.Poelten Hbftrain Rjx / ...
Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Krems An Der Donautrain Re

Salzburg to Krems train times

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 5:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

3:50 AM → 6:41 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
5:01 AM → 7:41 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
6:01 AM → 8:41 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
7:07 AM → 9:41 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

3:50 AM → 6:41 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
5:01 AM → 7:41 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
6:01 AM → 8:41 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
7:07 AM → 9:41 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

3:50 AM → 6:41 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
5:01 AM → 7:41 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
6:01 AM → 8:41 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
7:07 AM → 9:41 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

3:50 AM → 6:41 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
5:01 AM → 7:41 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
6:01 AM → 8:41 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
7:07 AM → 9:41 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

12:13 AM → 5:41 AM
5h 28m • 1 change
3:50 AM → 6:41 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
5:01 AM → 7:41 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
5:52 AM → 8:41 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

12:13 AM → 5:41 AM
5h 28m • 1 change
3:50 AM → 6:41 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
5:01 AM → 7:41 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
5:52 AM → 8:41 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

12:13 AM → 5:41 AM
5h 28m • 1 change
3:50 AM → 6:41 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
5:01 AM → 7:41 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
6:01 AM → 8:41 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Salzburg to Krems? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Salzburg to Krems.

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Distance: 275.4 km
Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Salzburg, Austria and Krems, Lower Austria?

You can take a train from Salzburg Hbf to Krems An Der Donau via St.Poelten Hbf in around 2h 50m.

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