How to travel from Wachau to Krimml Waterfalls, Austria

The distance between Wachau and Krimml Waterfalls is around 378km (235 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 5m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Wachau to Krimml Waterfalls by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Krimml WaterfallsWachau if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus, Train, Plane and Taxi

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 Jenbach and then to Aschau Im Zillertal then take a taxi to Krimml Waterfalls.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €395($395)
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Take the bus to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße and then to Aschau i. Z. Camping Aufenfeld.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Salzburg Hbf and then to Zell Am See then take the bus to Krimml Wasserfälle.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
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Drive

Drive to Krimml Waterfalls.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Distance381km (237 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wachau and Krimml Waterfalls

There are several options for getting from Wachau to Krimml Waterfalls by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €59 ($59) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €44 ($44).

The distance between Wachau and Krimml Waterfalls is around 378km (235 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 272km (169 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Wachau and Krimml Waterfalls by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wachau to Krimml Waterfalls is to drive which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx €44 ($44).

The cheapest way to travel between Wachau and Krimml Waterfalls, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €59 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Wachau and Krimml Waterfalls. We recommend that you drive to Krimml Waterfalls. instead which will take 4h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Wachau and Krimml Waterfalls. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wachau to Krimml Waterfalls. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in St.Pölten Wurmbstraße, St.Pölten Mariazeller Straße/P+R Süd, Innsbruck Südbahnstraße, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Aschau i. Z. Camping Aufenfeld. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.

FlixBus and VVT run regular bus services between Wachau and Krimml Waterfalls. Buses run twice a week and take around 8h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wachau to Krimml Waterfalls. 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 Jenbach and then to Aschau Im Zillertal then take a taxi to Krimml Waterfalls. instead which will take 4h 35m.

The closest major airport to Krimml Waterfalls is Innsbruck Airport (INN) (INN) which is approximately 62km (39 miles) from Krimml Waterfalls. Salzburg Airport (SZG) (SZG) and Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) (KLU) 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 Wachau and Krimml Waterfalls. The distance is around 381km (237 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wachau to Krimml Waterfalls is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €59 ($59).

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Transport options from Wachau to Krimml Waterfalls
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Train, Plane and Taxi
4h 35m
€395($395)
hourly625km (388 miles)
Bus
8h 50m
€170($170)
once a week580km (360 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
5h 25m
€59($59)
every 3 hours378km (235 miles)
Train to Zell Am See, Bus5h 30m
€80($80)
twice a week391km (243 miles)
Drive
4h 5m
€44($44)
on demand381km (237 miles)

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Airports near Krimml Waterfalls

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

INN
Innsbruck Airport (INN)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Krimml Waterfalls
SZG
Salzburg Airport (SZG)
International Airport
Distance
90km (56 miles) from Krimml Waterfalls
KLU
Klagenfurt Airport (KLU)
International Airport
Distance
175km (109 miles) from Krimml Waterfalls