The average train between Sankt Pölten and Budapest takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Sankt Pölten to Budapest. 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 Sankt Pölten and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sankt Pölten is at 8:03 PM which arrives into Budapest at 11:02 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sankt Pölten to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Sankt Pölten station and arriving at Budapest station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Sankt Pölten to Budapest train services, operated by Railjet, depart from St.Poelten Hbf station.
Sankt Pölten to Budapest train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Book your Sankt Pölten to Budapest train tickets online with Railjet, ÖBB EuroCity and 3 other operators.
The distance between Sankt Pölten and Budapest is 265.9 km. The road distance is 307 km.
You can take a train from St.Poelten Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Wien Hbf in around 3h 13m.