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

The cheapest way to get from Melk to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 55 - SFr 110 and takes 11h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melk to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 5h 22m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 240.

Is there a direct bus between Melk and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Melk to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from St. Pölten Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Sankt Pölten. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Melk and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Melk to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Melk and arriving at Zürich HB via Amstetten Noe and Salzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.

How far is it from Melk to Zurich?

The distance between Melk and Zurich is 692 km. The road distance is 616.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Melk to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 8h 39m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 120.

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

It takes approximately 8h 39m to get from Melk to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melk to Zurich bus from?

Melk to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sankt Pölten station.

Where do I catch the Melk to Zurich train from?

Melk to Zurich train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Amstetten Noe station.

Train or bus from Melk to Zurich?

The best way to get from Melk to Zurich is to train which takes 8h 39m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 110 and takes 11h 8m.

Where does the Melk to Zurich bus arrive?

Melk to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Melk to Zurich train arrive?

Melk to Zurich train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Salzburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Melk to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Melk to Zurich is 617 km. It takes approximately 6h 9m to drive from Melk to Zurich.

How do I get a train ticket from Melk to Zurich?

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1. Take the train from Amstetten Noe to Salzburg Hbftrain 79212 / ...
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Zürich HBtrain rjx 160
8h 39m
CHF 49–118
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sankt Pölten to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 1921
11h 8m
CHF 58–103
Drive 616.5 km
1. Drive from Melk to Zurichcar 616.5 km
6h 9m
CHF 101–146
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VIE - ZRH
5h 22m
CHF 98–236
Train via Salzburg
1. Take the train from Amstetten Noe to Salzburg Hbftrain 79212 / ...
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx / ...
9h 47m
CHF 93–178
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Amstetten Bahnhof to Bregenzbus
2. Take the train from Bregenz to Zürich HBtrain Ec
11h 26m
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL)plane VIE - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
6h 42m
CHF 112–353
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, train
1. Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH)plane VIE - ACH
3. Take the train from Rorschach to Zürich HBtrain
6h 43m
CHF 359–583
Train, train to Graz Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Wien Meidlingtrain
2. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Graz Hbftrain
3. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GRZ - ZRH
7h 39m
CHF 159–489

Melk to Zurich by train

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Distance: 692 km
Duration: 8h 39m

What companies run services between Melk, Lower Austria and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Melk to Zürich HB via Amstetten Noe and Salzburg Hbf in around 8h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Sankt Pölten to Zurich Bus Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 50–90 and the journey takes 9h 35m.

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