How to travel from Melk to Innsbruck, Austria

The distance between Melk and Innsbruck is around 350km (217 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Melk to Innsbruck by train, 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 Innsbruck (INN).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €270($270)
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Train via Salzburg Hbf

Take the train to Salzburg Hbf and then to Innsbruck Hbf.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)
Operated byRailjet+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Innsbruck.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance395km (245 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Melk and Innsbruck

There are several options for getting from Melk to Innsbruck by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €56 ($56) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €270 ($270).

The distance between Melk and Innsbruck is around 350km (217 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 306km (190 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Melk and Innsbruck by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Melk to Innsbruck is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €270 ($270).

The cheapest way to travel between Melk and Innsbruck, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €56 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

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

Railjet, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), WESTbahn and RegioJet run train services between Melk and Innsbruck. 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 Melk and Innsbruck. We recommend that you take the train to Flughafen Wien then fly from Vienna (VIE) to Innsbruck (INN). instead which will take 2h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Melk to Innsbruck. We recommend that you take the train to Flughafen Wien then fly from Vienna (VIE) to Innsbruck (INN). instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Innsbruck is Innsbruck Airport (INN) (INN) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Innsbruck. Salzburg Airport (SZG) (SZG) and Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) (KLU) 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 Innsbruck. The distance is around 395km (245 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Melk to Innsbruck is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €70 ($70).

How do I get from Melk to Innsbruck

Compare travel optionsbetween Melk and Innsbruck

Transport options from Melk to Innsbruck
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 30m
€270($270)
hourly512km (318 miles)
Train to Linz Hbf, Fly3h 55m
€620($620)
hourly945km (587 miles)
Train via Salzburg Hbf + 1 similar
3h 55m
€56($56)
hourly350km (217 miles)
Train4hrs
€70($70)
hourly393km (244 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
€46($46)
on demand395km (245 miles)

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Airports near Innsbruck

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

INN
Innsbruck Airport (INN)
International Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Innsbruck
SZG
Salzburg Airport (SZG)
International Airport
Distance
134km (83 miles) from Innsbruck
KLU
Klagenfurt Airport (KLU)
International Airport
Distance
233km (145 miles) from Innsbruck