What is the cheapest way to get from Melk to Wachau?

The cheapest way to get from Melk to Wachau is to train and bus which costs €50 - €150 and takes 10h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melk to Wachau?

The fastest way to get from Melk to Wachau is to drive which takes 5h 19m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct train between Melk and Wachau?

No, there is no direct train from Melk to Wachau. However, there are services departing from Melk and arriving at Radeberg via St.Poelten Hbf, Wien Hbf, Praha Hlavni Nadrazi and Dresden-Neustadt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.

How far is it from Melk to Wachau?

The distance between Melk and Wachau is 557 km. The road distance is 409.7 km.

How do I travel from Melk to Wachau without a car?

The best way to get from Melk to Wachau without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 16m and costs €50 - €150.

How long does it take to get from Melk to Wachau?

It takes approximately 10h 16m to get from Melk to Wachau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melk to Wachau train from?

Melk to Wachau train services, operated by Railjet, depart from St.Poelten Hbf station.

Where does the Melk to Wachau train arrive?

Melk to Wachau train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Wien Hbf station.

Can I drive from Melk to Wachau?

Yes, the driving distance between Melk to Wachau is 410 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Melk to Wachau.

Where can I stay near Wachau?

There are 2122+ hotels available in Wachau.

Melk to Wachau - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train, bus
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1. Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Wien Hbftrain Rjx / ...
2. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Dresden Neustadt stationbus N60
10h 16m
€51–147
Train via Vienna
1. Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Wien Hbftrain Rjx / ...
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Rj / ...
3. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden-Neustadttrain Rj
10h 28m
€63–242
Drive 409.7 km
1. Drive from Melk to Wachaucar 409.7 km
5h 19m
€67–97
Train, fly
1. Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane VIE - DRS
8h 43m
€159–452
Train
1. Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Rj
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden Hbftrain Rj
11h 2m
€99–212
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Melk Bahnhof to Krems Bahnhofbus 715 / ...
2. Take the bus from Krems Bahnhof to Gmünd Bahnhofbus 170
3. Take the train from Gmuend Noe to Praha-Vrsovicetrain Re
4. Take the train from Praha-Vrsovice to Dresden Hbftrain 232
13h 35m

Melk to Wachau by train and bus

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10h 16mAverage Duration

€51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 557.4 km
Duration: 10h 16m

What companies run services between Melk, Lower Austria and Wachau, Germany?

You can take a train from Melk to Wachau Schloss via St.Poelten Hbf, Wien Hbf, Praha Hlavni Nadrazi, Dresden-Neustadt, Radeberg, and Radeberg Bahnhof in around 10h 28m.

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