How to travel from Salzkammergut to Melk, Austria
The distance between Salzkammergut and Melk is around 198km (123 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 5m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Salzkammergut to Melk by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Melk → Salzkammergut if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Bad Ischl Bf. then take the train to Attnang-Puchheim then Amstetten Noe and then to Melk.
- Duration2h 45m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€35($35)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salzkammergut and Melk
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Salzkammergut to Melk by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €23 ($23).
The distance between Salzkammergut and Melk is around 198km (123 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 169km (105 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Salzkammergut and Melk by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Salzkammergut to Melk is to drive which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx €23 ($23).
The cheapest way to travel between Salzkammergut and Melk, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Salzkammergut and Melk. We recommend that you drive to Melk. instead which will take 2h 5m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Salzkammergut and Melk. We recommend that you drive to Melk. instead which will take 2h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salzkammergut to Melk. We recommend that you take the bus to Bad Ischl Bf. then take the train to Attnang-Puchheim then Amstetten Noe and then to Melk. instead which will take 2h 45m.
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.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Salzkammergut and Melk. The distance is around 198km (123 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salzkammergut to Melk is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).
Compare travel optionsbetween Salzkammergut and Melk
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 2h 45m | €35($35) | hourly | 210km (130 miles) |
| Bus to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, train | 3h 35m | €32($32) | once daily | 279km (173 miles) |
Drive | 2h 5m | €23($23) | on demand | 198km (123 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Salzkammergut and Melk
Train operators
Bus companies
ÖBB-Postbus GmbH
Oberösterreichischer Verkehrsverbund
Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh
Union Ivkoni
Airports near Melk
The following major airports near Melk offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Austria and internationally.
Linz Airport (LNZ)
- Distance
- 80km (50 miles) from Melk
Wien-Schwechat Airport (VIE)
- Distance
- 96km (60 miles) from Melk
Graz Airport (GRZ)
- Distance
- 129km (80 miles) from Melk