The distance between Wachau and Lech is around 526km (327 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Wachau to Lech 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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Take the train to Flughafen Wien then fly from Vienna (VIE) to Innsbruck (INN) then take the train to Langen Am Arlberg.
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Take the train to Salzburg Hbf and then to Langen Am Arlberg.
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Take the train to Woergl Hbf then take the bus to St Anton am Arlberg.
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There are several options for getting from Wachau to Lech by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €89 ($89) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €390 ($390).
The distance between Wachau and Lech is around 526km (327 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 413km (257 miles)
It takes around 6h 10m to get from Wachau and Lech by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Wachau to Lech is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €390 ($390).
The cheapest way to travel between Wachau and Lech, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €89 ($89) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Wachau and Lech. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Wachau to Lech. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Melk Bahnhof, St.Poelten Hbf and Langen Am Arlberg. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.
Railjet, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), WESTbahn and RegioJet run train services between Wachau and Lech. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 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 Wachau and Lech. We recommend that you take the train to Flughafen Wien then fly from Vienna (VIE) to Innsbruck (INN) then take the train to Langen Am Arlberg. instead which will take 4h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wachau to Lech. We recommend that you take the train to Flughafen Wien then fly from Vienna (VIE) to Innsbruck (INN) then take the train to Langen Am Arlberg. instead which will take 4h 40m.
The closest major airport to Lech is Innsbruck Airport (INN) (INN) which is approximately 92km (57 miles) from Lech. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Wachau and Lech. The distance is around 526km (327 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wachau to Lech is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 40m | €390($390) | every 4 hours | 652km (405 miles) |
Train to Flughafen Wien, plane | 5h 55m | €360($360) | every 4 hours | 935km (581 miles) |
Train to Flughafen Wien, plane | 8h 15m | €315($315) | once daily | 1,012km (629 miles) |
Train via Salzburg Hbf + 2 similar | 6hrs | €89($89) | every 4 hours | 558km (347 miles) |
Train | 6h 10m | €105($105) | every 4 hours | 601km (374 miles) |
Train via Muenchen Ost | 7h 50m | €95($95) | once a week | 667km (414 miles) |
Train and Bus | 6h 35m | €105($105) | once a week | 600km (373 miles) |
Drive | 5h 20m | €61($61) | on demand | 526km (327 miles) |
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The following major airports near Lech offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Austria and internationally.