How to travel from Melk to Wörthersee, Austria

The distance between Melk and Wörthersee is around 330km (205 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Melk to Wörthersee 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 Klagenfurt (KLU).

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time40min
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
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Train

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

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €78($78)
Operated byRailjet+ 2 others

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Linz Hbf then take the bus to Klagenfurt central train station.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
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Drive

Drive to Klagenfurt.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance330km (205 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Melk and Wörthersee

There are several options for getting from Melk to Wörthersee by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).

The distance between Melk and Wörthersee is around 330km (205 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 191km (119 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Melk and Wörthersee by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Melk to Wörthersee is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Melk and Wörthersee, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Melk and Wörthersee. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Melk to Wörthersee. 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 4h 30m.

Railjet, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Swiss Railways, Belgian Railways and ÖBB Intercity run train services between Melk and Wörthersee. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 30m, 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 Wörthersee. We recommend that you take the train to Flughafen Wien then fly from Vienna (VIE) to Klagenfurt (KLU). instead which will take 2h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Melk to Wörthersee. We recommend that you take the train to Flughafen Wien then fly from Vienna (VIE) to Klagenfurt (KLU). instead which will take 2h 15m.

The closest major airport to Wörthersee is Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) (KLU) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Wörthersee. Graz Airport (GRZ) (GRZ) and Salzburg Airport (SZG) (SZG) 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 Wörthersee. The distance is around 330km (205 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Melk to Wörthersee is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €78 ($78).

How do I get from Melk to Wörthersee

Compare travel optionsbetween Melk and Wörthersee

Transport options from Melk to Wörthersee
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 15m
€185($185)
hourly346km (215 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 30m
€78($78)
every 4 hours405km (252 miles)
Train to Klagenfurt Hbf5h 45m
€78($78)
twice daily434km (270 miles)
Train and Bus
4h 50m
€34($34)
twice daily357km (222 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
€38($38)
on demand330km (205 miles)

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Airports near Wörthersee

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

KLU
Klagenfurt Airport (KLU)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Wörthersee
GRZ
Graz Airport (GRZ)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Wörthersee
SZG
Salzburg Airport (SZG)
International Airport
Distance
154km (96 miles) from Wörthersee