How to travel from Melk to Linz, Austria

The distance between Melk and Linz is around 99km (61 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 56min.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Melk to Linz by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Amstetten Noe and then to Linz Hbf.

  • Duration56min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
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Drive

Drive to Linz.

  • Duration58min
  • Distance101km (63 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Melk and Linz

There are several options for getting from Melk to Linz by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 56min.

The distance between Melk and Linz is around 99km (61 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 75km (46 miles)

It takes around 56min to get from Melk and Linz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 58min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Melk to Linz is to take the train which takes around 56min and will set you back approx €17 ($17).

The cheapest way to travel between Melk and Linz, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Melk and Linz. It typically takes around 56min and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Melk to Linz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Amstetten Noe. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 56min.

Austrian Railways (ÖBB), WESTbahn, Railjet, RegioJet and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Melk and Linz. Trains depart hourly and will take around 56min, 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 Linz. We recommend that you take the train to Amstetten Noe and then to Linz Hbf. instead which will take 56min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Melk to Linz. We recommend that you take the train to Amstetten Noe and then to Linz Hbf. instead which will take 56min.

The closest major airport to Linz is Linz Airport (LNZ) (LNZ) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Linz. Salzburg Airport (SZG) (SZG) 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 Melk and Linz. The distance is around 101km (63 miles) by road and it will take around 58min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Melk to Linz is to take the train which takes, on average, 56min and will usually cost around €17 ($17).

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Transport options from Melk to Linz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
56min
€17($17)
hourly99km (61 miles)
Drive
58min
€12($12)
on demand101km (63 miles)

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Airports near Linz

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

LNZ
Linz Airport (LNZ)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Linz
SZG
Salzburg Airport (SZG)
International Airport
Distance
112km (69 miles) from Linz
GRZ
Graz Airport (GRZ)
International Airport
Distance
169km (105 miles) from Linz