How to travel from Graz to Melk, Austria

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.

4 routes found

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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Plane and Train

Fly from Graz (GRZ) to Vienna (VIE) then take the train to St.Poelten Hbf.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time35min
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Train

Take the train to Wien Meidling and then to St.Poelten Hbf.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €63($63)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Vienna Matzleinsdorferplatz then take the train to St.Poelten Hbf.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
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Drive

Drive to Melk.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance253km (157 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Graz and Melk

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Graz and Melk

Transport options from Graz to Melk
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
2hrs
€165($165)
hourly266km (165 miles)
Train
3h 25m
€63($63)
hourly289km (179 miles)
Bus and Train
2h 60m
€38($38)
every 2 hours277km (172 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
€30($30)
on demand253km (157 miles)

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Airports near Melk

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

LNZ
Linz Airport (LNZ)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Melk
VIE
Wien-Schwechat Airport (VIE)
International Airport
Distance
96km (60 miles) from Melk
GRZ
Graz Airport (GRZ)
International Airport
Distance
129km (80 miles) from Melk