The distance between Alpbach and Wachau is around 375km (233 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Alpbach to Wachau by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Brixlegg Bahnhof then take the train to Innsbruck Westbahnhof then fly from Innsbruck (INN) to Vienna (VIE) then take the train to St.Poelten Hbf and then to Melk then take the bus to Willendorf/Wachau Bundesstraße.
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Take the train to St.Poelten Hbf.
Take the bus to Brixlegg Bahnhof then take the train to Salzburg Hbf then Amstetten Noe and then to Melk then take the bus to Willendorf/Wachau Bundesstraße.
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There are several options for getting from Alpbach to Wachau by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €67 ($67) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €44 ($44).
The distance between Alpbach and Wachau is around 375km (233 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 278km (173 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Alpbach and Wachau by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Alpbach to Wachau is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €44 ($44).
The cheapest way to travel between Alpbach and Wachau, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €67 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Alpbach and Wachau. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Alpbach to Wachau. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Brixlegg Bahnhof, Woergl Hbf, St.Poelten Hbf and Melk. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.
Railjet, Swiss Railways and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Alpbach and Wachau. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Alpbach and Wachau. We recommend that you drive to Wachau. instead which will take 3h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alpbach to Wachau. We recommend that you take the bus to Brixlegg Bahnhof then take the train to Innsbruck Westbahnhof then fly from Innsbruck (INN) to Vienna (VIE) then take the train to St.Poelten Hbf and then to Melk then take the bus to Willendorf/Wachau Bundesstraße. instead which will take 4hrs.
The closest major airport to Wachau is Wien-Schwechat Airport (VIE) (VIE) which is approximately 88km (55 miles) from Wachau. Linz Airport (LNZ) (LNZ) and Graz Airport (GRZ) (GRZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Alpbach and Wachau. The distance is around 375km (233 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alpbach to Wachau is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €84 ($84).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus, Train and Plane | 4hrs | €380($380) | every 3 hours | 581km (361 miles) |
Train | 4h 30m | €84($84) | every 3 hours | 442km (275 miles) |
Bus and Train | 4h 20m | €67($67) | every 3 hours | 395km (246 miles) |
Drive | 3h 40m | €44($44) | on demand | 375km (233 miles) |
The following major airports near Wachau offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Austria and internationally.