How to travel from Melk to Wachau, Austria
The distance between Melk and Wachau is around 12km (8 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus which takes around 13min.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Melk to Wachau by bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Wachau → Melk if you're planning a return trip.
Bus
Take the bus to Willendorf in der Wachau Bundesstraße.
- Duration13min
- Departsevery 30 mins
Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR
+ 1 othersTaxi
Take a taxi to Wachau.
- Duration19min
- Departson demand
- Typical cost€35($35)
Taxi Blue
+ 1 othersFrequently asked questionsabout travel between Melk and Wachau
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Melk to Wachau by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 13min.
The distance between Melk and Wachau is around 12km (8 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 23km (14 miles)
It takes around 13min to get from Melk and Wachau by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Melk to Wachau is to take the bus which takes around 13min and will set you back approx .
The cheapest way to travel between Melk and Wachau, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Melk and Wachau. We recommend that you take the bus to Willendorf in der Wachau Bundesstraße. instead which will take 13min.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Melk and Wachau. It typically takes around 13min and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Melk and Wachau with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 13min.
Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR run regular bus services between Melk and Wachau. Buses run hourly and take around 13min on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Melk to Wachau. We recommend that you take the bus to Willendorf in der Wachau Bundesstraße. instead which will take 13min.
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 Melk and Wachau. The distance is around 17km (10 miles) by road and it will take around 19min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Melk to Wachau is to take the bus which takes, on average, 13min and will usually cost around .
Compare travel optionsbetween Melk and Wachau
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 13min | every 30 mins | 12km (8 miles) | |
Taxi | 19min | €35($35) | on demand | 17km (10 miles) |
Drive | 19min | €2($2) | on demand | 17km (10 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Melk and Wachau
Bus companies
Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR
ÖBB-Postbus GmbH
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