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How to get fromBudapest to Melk Abbeyby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Budapest to Melk Abbey by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to St.Poelten Hbftrain train Rjx
    3h 36m
    €51–76

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platzbus bus 902 / ...
    2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to St.Poelten Hbftrain train Rjx / ...
    4h 44m
    €31–63

  3. Drive  327.5 km

    1. Drive from Budapest to Melk Abbeycar car 327.5 km
    3h 10m
    €55–79

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane plane BUD - VIE
    2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to St.Poelten Hbftrain train
    3h 50m
    €74–227

  5. Train via Vienna

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Deli to Wien Meidlingtrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Wien Huetteldorf to Melktrain train Cjx / ...
    4h 23m
    €32–53

  6. Train via Vienna #2

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Westbahnhoftrain train Ec
    2. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Melktrain train Cjx / ...
    5h 33m
    €68–121

Budapest to Melk Abbey by train and foot

Calendar95Weekly Services
Duration3h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket€51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 331.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Melk Abbey, Austria?

Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to St.Poelten Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €14–17 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Railjet also services this route 3 times a day.

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