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

The cheapest way to get from Pilsen to Melk is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 4h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pilsen to Melk is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct train between Pilsen and Melk?

No, there is no direct train from Pilsen to Melk. However, there are services departing from Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi and arriving at Melk via Ceske Budejovice, Linz/Donau Hbf and Amstetten Noe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

How far is it from Pilsen to Melk?

The distance between Pilsen and Melk is 359 km. The road distance is 268.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Pilsen to Melk without a car is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs €45 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Pilsen to Melk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pilsen to Melk train from?

Pilsen to Melk train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi station.

Where does the Pilsen to Melk train arrive?

Pilsen to Melk train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Ceske Budejovice station.

Can I drive from Pilsen to Melk?

Yes, the driving distance between Pilsen to Melk is 269 km. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Pilsen to Melk.

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

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Where can I stay near Melk?

There are 426+ hotels available in Melk.

Pilsen to Melk - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Pilsen to Melk by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi to Ceske Budejovicetrain 625 / ...
2. Take the train from Ceske Budejovice to Linz/Donau Hbftrain Ec
3. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Amstetten Noetrain 997 / ...
5h 48m
€46–111
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Plzeň to Praguebus
2. Take the bus from Praha, Hlavní Nádraží to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)bus 962 / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to St.Poelten Hbftrain Rjx / ...
7h 42m
€42–117
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi to Ceske Budejovicetrain 625 / ...
2. Take the train from Ceske Budejovice to Ceske Velenicetrain Re
3. Take the bus from Gmünd Bahnhof to Krems Bahnhofbus 170
4. Take the bus from Krems Bahnhof to Melk Bahnhofbus 715 / ...
7h 39m
Drive 268.9 km
1. Drive from Pilsen to Melkcar 268.9 km
4h 3m
€44–63
Bus, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Plzeň to Praguebus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane PRG - VIE
3. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to St.Poelten Hbftrain
4h 40m
€85–217

Pilsen to Melk by train

112Weekly Trains

5h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 359.1 km
Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Pilsen, Czechia and Melk, Lower Austria?

You can take a train from Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi to Melk via Ceske Budejovice, Linz/Donau Hbf, and Amstetten Noe in around 5h 48m.

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