How to travel from Lech to Wachau, Austria
The distance between Lech and Wachau is around 526km (327 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Lech to Wachau by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Wachau → Lech if you're planning a return trip.
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.
- Duration4h 35m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€395($395)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train via Wels Hbf
Take the train to Wels Hbf and then to Amstetten Noe.
- Duration6h 5m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€250($250)
Multiple train operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Wörgl Hbf then take the train to Linz Hbf and then to Amstetten Noe.
- Duration6h 30m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€95($95)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lech and Wachau
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lech to Wachau by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €59 ($59) and will take around 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €395 ($395).
The distance between Lech and Wachau is around 526km (327 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 413km (257 miles)
It takes around 6h 10m to get from Lech and Wachau by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lech to Wachau is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €395 ($395).
The cheapest way to travel between Lech and Wachau, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €59 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lech and Wachau. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lech to Wachau. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Langen Am Arlberg Bahnhof, St.Poelten Hbf and Melk. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.
Railjet, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Swiss Railways, WESTbahn, RegioJet, Deutsche Bahn, Belgian Railways and Nightjet run train services between Lech and Wachau. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 10m, 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 Lech and Wachau. 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 4h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lech to Wachau. 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 4h 35m.
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 Lech and Wachau. The distance is around 526km (327 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lech to Wachau is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lech and Wachau
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 35m | €395($395) | every 4 hours | 652km (405 miles) |
| Train to Bregenz, plane | 5h 50m | €360($360) | every 4 hours | 935km (581 miles) |
| Train to Stuttgart Hbf, plane | 8h 15m | €280($280) | once daily | 1,012km (629 miles) |
Train via Wels Hbf + 2 similar | 6h 5m | €250($250) | once daily | 549km (341 miles) |
| Train | 6h 10m | €105($105) | every 4 hours | 601km (374 miles) |
| Train to Amstetten Noe | 7h 50m | €59($59) | once daily | 555km (345 miles) |
Bus and Train | 6h 30m | €95($95) | once a week | 599km (372 miles) |
Drive | 5h 20m | €61($61) | on demand | 526km (327 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.
Wien-Schwechat Airport (VIE)
- Distance
- 88km (55 miles) from Wachau
Linz Airport (LNZ)
- Distance
- 91km (56 miles) from Wachau
Graz Airport (GRZ)
- Distance
- 148km (92 miles) from Wachau