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

The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Melk is to bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 11h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Melk is to fly and train which takes 5h 12m and costs €100 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Switzerland and Melk?

No, there is no direct bus from Switzerland station to Melk. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at St. Pölten Hauptbahnhof via St. Pölten Mariazeller Str./P+R Süd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Switzerland and Melk?

No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Melk. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Melk via Zuerich Hb and St.Poelten Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.

How far is it from Switzerland to Melk?

The distance between Switzerland and Melk is 719 km. The road distance is 615.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Switzerland to Melk without a car is to train which takes 9h 58m and costs €100 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Switzerland to Melk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Melk bus from?

Switzerland to Melk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Melk train from?

Switzerland to Melk train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Zuerich Hb station.

Train or bus from Switzerland to Melk?

The best way to get from Switzerland to Melk is to train which takes 9h 58m and costs €100 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 11h 45m.

Where does the Switzerland to Melk bus arrive?

Switzerland to Melk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sankt Pölten station.

Where does the Switzerland to Melk train arrive?

Switzerland to Melk train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at St.Poelten Hbf station.

Can I drive from Switzerland to Melk?

Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Melk is 615 km. It takes approximately 6h 9m to drive from Switzerland to Melk.

Where can I stay near Melk?

There are 427+ hotels available in Melk.

Switzerland to Melk - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 11 ways to get from Switzerland to Melk by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Zurich Airport to Vienna International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ZRH - VIE
2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to St.Poelten Hbftrain
5h 12m
€102–257
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lugano to Monzatrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane LIN - VIE
3. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to St.Poelten Hbftrain
6h 57m
€50–226
Train
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to St.Poelten Hbftrain Rjx
9h 58m
€105–161
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Sankt Pöltenbus FlixBus 1921
11h 45m
€57–102
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Amstetten Noenighttrain Nj
11h 14m
€238–716
Fly Basel to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BSL - VIE
2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to St.Poelten Hbftrain
5h 14m
€86–289
Fly Geneva International Airport to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane GVA - VIE
2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to St.Poelten Hbftrain
5h 34m
€105–291
Fly Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ACH - VIE
2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to St.Poelten Hbftrain
5h 24m
€255–512
Fly Zurich Airport to Graz Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane ZRH - GRZ
2. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Wien Meidlingtrain
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to St.Poelten Hbftrain
7h 26m
€170–470
Train via Salzburg
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain Ec
2. Take the train from Bregenz to Salzburg Hbftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Amstetten Noetrain 951 / ...
10h 28m
€125–336
Drive 615.3 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Melkcar 615.3 km
6h 9m
€107–155

Switzerland to Melk by train

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9h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 719.3 km
Duration: 5h 12m

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

Railjet operates a train from Zuerich Hb to St.Poelten Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €100–150 and the journey takes 8h 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Sankt Pölten twice a week. Tickets cost €50–85 and the journey takes 10h.

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