The average train between Salzburg and Melk Abbey takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Salzburg to Melk Abbey. 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 Abbey. 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 Abbey at 11:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Amstetten Noe and take an average of 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 Abbey. However, there are services departing from Salzburg station and arriving at Melk Abbey station via Amstetten Noe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Salzburg to Melk Abbey train services, operated by ÖBB Intercity, depart from Salzburg Hbf station.
Salzburg to Melk Abbey train services, operated by ÖBB Intercity, arrive at Melk station.
The distance between Salzburg and Melk Abbey is 176.9 km. The road distance is 223 km.
You can take a train from Salzburg Hbf to Melk Abbey via Amstetten Noe and Melk in around 2h 31m.