How to travel from Bregenz to Wachau, Austria

The distance between Bregenz and Wachau is around 530km (329 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Bregenz 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.

👋 Also check out WachauBregenz if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Zürich Flughafen then fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Vienna (VIE) then take the train to St.Poelten Hbf.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €340($340)
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Train

Take the train to St.Poelten Hbf.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated byRailjet+ 1 others

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Zob and then to Linz Wissensturm then take the train to Amstetten Noe.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
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Drive

Drive to Wachau.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance530km (329 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bregenz and Wachau

There are several options for getting from Bregenz to Wachau by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €425 ($425).

The distance between Bregenz and Wachau is around 530km (329 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 432km (268 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Bregenz and Wachau by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bregenz to Wachau is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €425 ($425).

The cheapest way to travel between Bregenz and Wachau, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bregenz and Wachau. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bregenz to Wachau. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St.Poelten Hbf and Melk. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

Railjet, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Deutsche Bahn Regional, Meridian, BOB & BRB, Transdev, WESTbahn and Nightjet run train services between Bregenz and Wachau. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bregenz and Wachau. We recommend that you fly from Altenrhein (ACH) 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 2h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bregenz to Wachau. We recommend that you take the train to Zürich Flughafen then fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Vienna (VIE) then take the train to St.Poelten Hbf. instead which will take 4h 10m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bregenz and Wachau. The distance is around 530km (329 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bregenz to Wachau is to take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bregenz and Wachau

Transport options from Bregenz to Wachau
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
4h 10m
€340($340)
every 4 hours839km (521 miles)
Train to Muenchen Hbf Gl.27-36, plane5h 20m
€370($370)
every 4 hours722km (449 miles)
Train to Innsbruck Hbf, plane5h 25m
€405($405)
every 4 hours720km (447 miles)
Train to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof, plane6h 20m
€225($225)
hourly915km (569 miles)
Train to Zürich Flughafen, plane6h 50m
€435($435)
every 4 hours791km (491 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus2h 55m
€425($425)
hourly672km (417 miles)
Train + 2 similar
7hrs
€115($115)
every 4 hours669km (416 miles)
Train via Kaufbeuren7hrs
€135($135)
twice a week663km (412 miles)
Train to Amstetten Noe8h 60m
€69($69)
once daily626km (389 miles)
Bus and Train
7h 40m
€44($44)
6 times a week578km (359 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
€61($61)
on demand530km (329 miles)

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Airports near Wachau

The following major airports near Wachau offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Austria and internationally.

VIE
Wien-Schwechat Airport (VIE)
International Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Wachau
LNZ
Linz Airport (LNZ)
International Airport
Distance
91km (56 miles) from Wachau
GRZ
Graz Airport (GRZ)
International Airport
Distance
148km (92 miles) from Wachau