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How to get fromHallstatt to Melk Abbeyby ferry, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Hallstatt to Melk Abbey by ferry, train, or car

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  1. Ferry, train via Attnang-Puchheim

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    1. Take the ferry from Hallstatt Markt to Hallstatt stationferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Hallstatt to Attnang-Puchheimtrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Attnang-Puchheim to Amstetten Noetrain train 969 / ...
    4h 18m
    €28–81

  2. Drive  197.9 km

    1. Drive from Hallstatt to Melk Abbeycar car 197.9 km
    2h 14m
    €34–49

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Hallstatt Markt to Hallstatt stationferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Hallstatt to Amstetten Noetrain train Ic
    6h 1m
    €29–53

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  • Distance: 218.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Hallstatt, Austria and Melk Abbey, Austria?

There is no direct connection from Hallstatt to Melk Abbey. However, you can take the ferry to Hallstatt station, walk to Hallstatt, take the train to Attnang-Puchheim, take the train to Amstetten Noe, take the train to Melk, then walk to Melk Abbey. Alternatively, you can drive from Hallstatt to Melk Abbey in around 2h 14m.

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