How to travel from Melk to Graz, Austria

The distance between Melk and Graz is around 252km (157 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 5m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Melk to Graz by train, bus, 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Flughafen Wien then fly from Vienna (VIE) to Graz (GRZ).

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Flight time35min
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Train

Take the train to Wien Meidling and then to Graz Hbf.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €63($63)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Wien Westbahnhof then take the bus to Graz.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
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Drive

Drive to Graz.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance252km (157 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Melk and Graz

There are several options for getting from Melk to Graz by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).

The distance between Melk and Graz is around 252km (157 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 120km (75 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Melk and Graz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Melk to Graz is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Melk and Graz, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Melk and Graz. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Melk to Graz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St.Poelten Hbf and Wien Meidling. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

Railjet, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Swiss Railways, Belgian Railways, ÖBB Intercity, Czech Railways and PKP Intercity run train services between Melk and Graz. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 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 Melk and Graz. We recommend that you take the train to Flughafen Wien then fly from Vienna (VIE) to Graz (GRZ). instead which will take 2h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Melk to Graz. We recommend that you take the train to Flughafen Wien then fly from Vienna (VIE) to Graz (GRZ). instead which will take 2h 5m.

The closest major airport to Graz is Graz Airport (GRZ) (GRZ) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Graz. Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) (KLU) and Wien-Schwechat Airport (VIE) (VIE) 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 Melk and Graz. The distance is around 252km (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 Melk to Graz is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €63 ($63).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Melk and Graz

Transport options from Melk to Graz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 5m
€165($165)
hourly266km (165 miles)
Train
3h 10m
€63($63)
every 4 hours289km (179 miles)
Train and Bus
3h 10m
€27($27)
every 3 hours276km (171 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
€30($30)
on demand252km (157 miles)

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Airports near Graz

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

GRZ
Graz Airport (GRZ)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Graz
KLU
Klagenfurt Airport (KLU)
International Airport
Distance
97km (60 miles) from Graz
VIE
Wien-Schwechat Airport (VIE)
International Airport
Distance
144km (89 miles) from Graz