The distance between Wachau and Alpbach is around 375km (233 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Wachau to Alpbach by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Alpbach → Wachau if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Melk Bahnhof then take the train to St.Poelten Hbf and then to Flughafen Wien then fly from Vienna (VIE) to Innsbruck (INN) then take the train to Brixlegg then take the bus to Alpbach Wiedersbergerhornbahn.
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Take the train to Woergl Hbf.
Take the bus to Melk Bahnhof then take the train to Amstetten Noe then Salzburg Hbf and then to Woergl Hbf then take the bus to Alpbach Wiedersbergerhornbahn.
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There are several options for getting from Wachau to Alpbach by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €67 ($67) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €44 ($44).
The distance between Wachau and Alpbach is around 375km (233 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 278km (173 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Wachau and Alpbach by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Wachau to Alpbach is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €44 ($44).
The cheapest way to travel between Wachau and Alpbach, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €67 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Wachau and Alpbach. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Wachau to Alpbach. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Melk Bahnhof, St.Poelten Hbf, Woergl Hbf and Brixlegg. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.
Railjet, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Wachau and Alpbach. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 30m, 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 Wachau and Alpbach. We recommend that you drive to Alpbach. instead which will take 3h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wachau to Alpbach. We recommend that you take the bus to Melk Bahnhof then take the train to St.Poelten Hbf and then to Flughafen Wien then fly from Vienna (VIE) to Innsbruck (INN) then take the train to Brixlegg then take the bus to Alpbach Wiedersbergerhornbahn. instead which will take 4hrs.
The closest major airport to Alpbach is Innsbruck Airport (INN) (INN) which is approximately 48km (30 miles) from Alpbach. Salzburg Airport (SZG) (SZG) and Linz Airport (LNZ) (LNZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Wachau and Alpbach. The distance is around 375km (233 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wachau to Alpbach is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €84 ($84).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus, Train and Plane | 4hrs | €380($380) | every 3 hours | 581km (361 miles) |
Train | 4h 30m | €84($84) | every 3 hours | 442km (275 miles) |
Bus and Train | 4h 25m | €67($67) | every 3 hours | 396km (246 miles) |
Drive | 3h 40m | €44($44) | on demand | 375km (233 miles) |
The following major airports near Alpbach offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Austria and internationally.