The distance between Graz and Melk is around 253km (157 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Graz to Melk by bus, train, 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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Fly from Graz (GRZ) to Vienna (VIE) then take the train to St.Poelten Hbf.
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Take the train to Wien Meidling and then to St.Poelten Hbf.
Take the bus to Vienna Matzleinsdorferplatz then take the train to St.Poelten Hbf.
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There are several options for getting from Graz to Melk by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 2h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).
The distance between Graz and Melk is around 253km (157 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 120km (75 miles)
It takes around 2h 60m to get from Graz and Melk by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Graz to Melk is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €165 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Graz and Melk, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Graz and Melk. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Graz to Melk. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Wien Meidling and St.Poelten Hbf. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.
Railjet, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Slovenian Railways (SŽ), Croatian Railways (HŽPP), Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB Intercity run train services between Graz and Melk. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Graz and Melk. We recommend that you fly from Graz (GRZ) to Vienna (VIE) then take the train to St.Poelten Hbf. instead which will take 2hrs.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Graz to Melk. We recommend that you fly from Graz (GRZ) to Vienna (VIE) then take the train to St.Poelten Hbf. instead which will take 2hrs.
The closest major airport to Melk is Linz Airport (LNZ) (LNZ) which is approximately 80km (50 miles) from Melk. Wien-Schwechat Airport (VIE) (VIE) 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 Graz and Melk. The distance is around 253km (157 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Graz to Melk is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around €38 ($38).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 2hrs | €165($165) | hourly | 266km (165 miles) |
Train | 3h 25m | €63($63) | hourly | 289km (179 miles) |
Bus and Train | 2h 60m | €38($38) | every 2 hours | 277km (172 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | €30($30) | on demand | 253km (157 miles) |
Slovenian Railways (SŽ)
The following major airports near Melk offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Austria and internationally.