How to travel from Kitzbuhel to Melk, Austria

The distance between Kitzbuhel and Melk is around 291km (181 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Kitzbuhel to Melk by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Innsbruck Hbf then fly from Innsbruck (INN) to Vienna (VIE) then take the train to St.Poelten Hbf.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €290($290)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to St.Poelten Hbf.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €67($67)
Operated byRailjet+ 2 others

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Drive

Drive to Melk.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance291km (181 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kitzbuhel and Melk

There are several options for getting from Kitzbuhel to Melk by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €67 ($67) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €34 ($34).

The distance between Kitzbuhel and Melk is around 291km (181 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 228km (142 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Kitzbuhel and Melk by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kitzbuhel to Melk is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €34 ($34).

The cheapest way to travel between Kitzbuhel and Melk, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €67 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kitzbuhel and Melk. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs hourly.

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

Railjet, Swiss Railways and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Kitzbuhel and Melk. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4hrs, 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 Kitzbuhel and Melk. We recommend that you drive to Melk. instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kitzbuhel to Melk. We recommend that you take the train to Innsbruck Hbf then fly from Innsbruck (INN) to Vienna (VIE) then take the train to St.Poelten Hbf. instead which will take 3h 35m.

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 Kitzbuhel and Melk. The distance is around 291km (181 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kitzbuhel to Melk is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €67 ($67).

How do I get from Kitzbuhel to Melk

Compare travel optionsbetween Kitzbuhel and Melk

Transport options from Kitzbuhel to Melk
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 35m
€290($290)
hourly604km (375 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4hrs
€67($67)
hourly369km (229 miles)
Train to Amstetten Noe4h 60m
€78($78)
once a week357km (222 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€34($34)
on demand291km (181 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