The average train between Salzburg and Melk takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Salzburg to Melk. 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 Melk. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Melk at 11:39 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Melk. However, there are services departing from Salzburg station and arriving at Melk station via Amstetten Noe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Salzburg to Melk train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Salzburg Hbf station.
Salzburg to Melk train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Melk station.
Book your Salzburg to Melk train tickets online with WESTbahn Gmbh, ÖBB and 2 other operators.
The distance between Salzburg and Melk is 177.1 km. The road distance is 223 km.
You can take a train from Salzburg Hbf to Melk via Amstetten Noe in around 2h 23m.