The distance between Salzburg and Melk is around 209km (130 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 60m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Salzburg to Melk by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Amstetten Noe.
Take the bus to Linz Wissensturm then take the train to Amstetten Noe.
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There are several options for getting from Salzburg to Melk by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €25 ($25).
The distance between Salzburg and Melk is around 209km (130 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 170km (105 miles)
It takes around 2h 10m to get from Salzburg and Melk by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Salzburg to Melk is to drive which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx €25 ($25).
The cheapest way to travel between Salzburg and Melk, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Salzburg and Melk. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Salzburg to Melk. 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 2h 10m.
WESTbahn, Railjet, RegioJet and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Salzburg and Melk. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 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 Salzburg and Melk. We recommend that you drive to Melk. instead which will take 1h 60m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salzburg to Melk. We recommend that you take the train to Amstetten Noe. instead which will take 2h 10m.
The closest major airport to Melk is Linz Airport (LNZ) (LNZ) which is approximately 80km (50 miles) from Melk. Wien-Schwechat Airport (VIE) (VIE) and Graz Airport (GRZ) (GRZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Salzburg and Melk. The distance is around 214km (133 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salzburg to Melk is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around €26 ($26).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 10m | €26($26) | hourly | 209km (130 miles) |
Bus and Train | 2h 30m | €22($22) | once daily | 229km (142 miles) |
Drive | 1h 60m | €25($25) | on demand | 214km (133 miles) |
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The following major airports near Melk offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Austria and internationally.