The distance between Hallstatt and Melk is around 206km (128 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Hallstatt to Melk by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Melk → Hallstatt if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Attnang-Puchheim and then to Amstetten Noe.
Take the bus to Bad Ischl Bahnhof and then to Attnang-Puchheim Bf. then take the train to Amstetten Noe and then to Melk.
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There are several options for getting from Hallstatt to Melk by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 3h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €24 ($24).
The distance between Hallstatt and Melk is around 206km (128 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 137km (85 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Hallstatt and Melk by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hallstatt to Melk is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €24 ($24).
The cheapest way to travel between Hallstatt and Melk, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Hallstatt and Melk. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Hallstatt to Melk. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Attnang-Puchheim and Amstetten Noe. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.
Austrian Railways (ÖBB), ÖBB Intercity, WESTbahn, Railjet and RegioJet run train services between Hallstatt and Melk. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 45m, 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 Hallstatt and Melk. We recommend that you drive to Melk. instead which will take 2h 10m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hallstatt to Melk. We recommend that you take the train to Attnang-Puchheim and then to Amstetten Noe. instead which will take 2h 45m.
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 Hallstatt and Melk. The distance is around 206km (128 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hallstatt to Melk is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 45m | €35($35) | every 2 hours | 217km (135 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3h 5m | €21($21) | twice daily | 229km (143 miles) |
Drive | 2h 10m | €24($24) | on demand | 206km (128 miles) |
The following major airports near Melk offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Austria and internationally.