How to travel from Krimml Waterfalls to Wachau, Austria

The distance between Krimml Waterfalls and Wachau is around 373km (232 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 5m.

4 routes found

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

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

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Take the bus to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and then to Sankt Pölten.

  • Duration8h 60m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Zell am See Bahnhof then take the train to Salzburg Hbf and then to Amstetten Noe.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Wachau.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Distance381km (237 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Krimml Waterfalls and Wachau

There are several options for getting from Krimml Waterfalls to Wachau by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €59 ($59) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €44 ($44).

The distance between Krimml Waterfalls and Wachau is around 373km (232 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 272km (169 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Krimml Waterfalls and Wachau by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Krimml Waterfalls to Wachau is to drive which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx €44 ($44).

The cheapest way to travel between Krimml Waterfalls and Wachau, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €59 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Krimml Waterfalls and Wachau. We recommend that you drive to Wachau. instead which will take 4h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Krimml Waterfalls and Wachau. It typically takes around 8h 60m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Krimml Waterfalls to Wachau. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aschau i. Z. Camping Aufenfeld, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Innsbruck Südbahnstraße, Sankt Pölten and St.Pölten Wurmbstraße. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 8h 60m.

VVT and FlixBus run regular bus services between Krimml Waterfalls and Wachau. Buses run twice a week and take around 8h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Krimml Waterfalls to Wachau. We recommend that you take the bus to Zell am See Bahnhof then take the train to Salzburg Hbf and then to Amstetten Noe. instead which will take 5h 25m.

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 Krimml Waterfalls and Wachau. The distance is around 381km (237 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Krimml Waterfalls to Wachau is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €59 ($59).

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Transport options from Krimml Waterfalls to Wachau
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
8h 60m
€170($170)
once a week582km (362 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
5h 25m
€59($59)
every 3 hours377km (234 miles)
Bus to Zell am See Bahnhof, Train5h 50m
€75($75)
once a week373km (232 miles)
Drive
4h 5m
€44($44)
on demand381km (237 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