The distance between Melk and Krimmler Ache is around 355km (221 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Melk to Krimmler Ache by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Krimmler Ache → Melk if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Salzburg Hbf then Zell Am See and then to Krimml.
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There are several options for getting from Melk to Krimmler Ache by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €47 ($47) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €42 ($42).
The distance between Melk and Krimmler Ache is around 355km (221 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 252km (157 miles)
It takes around 5h 10m to get from Melk and Krimmler Ache 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 Krimmler Ache is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €42 ($42).
The cheapest way to travel between Melk and Krimmler Ache, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €47 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Melk and Krimmler Ache. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Melk to Krimmler Ache. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Amstetten Noe, Salzburg Hbf and Zell Am See. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.
WESTbahn, Railjet, RegioJet, Austrian Railways (ÖBB) and Salzburg AG run train services between Melk and Krimmler Ache. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Melk and Krimmler Ache. We recommend that you drive to Krimmler Ache. instead which will take 3h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Melk to Krimmler Ache. We recommend that you take the train to Salzburg Hbf then Zell Am See and then to Krimml. instead which will take 5h 10m.
The closest major airport to Krimmler Ache is Innsbruck Airport (INN) (INN) which is approximately 63km (39 miles) from Krimmler Ache. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Melk and Krimmler Ache. The distance is around 361km (224 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 Krimmler Ache is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around €47 ($47).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 5h 10m | €47($47) | hourly | 355km (221 miles) |
Train via Zell Am See | 5h 10m | €68($68) | twice a week | 368km (229 miles) |
Drive | 3h 40m | €42($42) | on demand | 361km (224 miles) |
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The following major airports near Krimmler Ache offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Austria and internationally.