How to travel from Wachau to Lech, Austria

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.

8 routes found

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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Flughafen Wien then fly from Vienna (VIE) to Innsbruck (INN) then take the train to Langen Am Arlberg.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €390($390)
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Train via Salzburg Hbf

Take the train to Salzburg Hbf and then to Langen Am Arlberg.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €89($89)
Operated byRailjet+ 1 others

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Woergl Hbf then take the bus to St Anton am Arlberg.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
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Drive

Drive to Lech.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance526km (327 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wachau and Lech

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wachau and Lech

Transport options from Wachau to Lech
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 40m
€390($390)
every 4 hours652km (405 miles)
Train to Flughafen Wien, plane5h 55m
€360($360)
every 4 hours935km (581 miles)
Train to Flughafen Wien, plane8h 15m
€315($315)
once daily1,012km (629 miles)
Train via Salzburg Hbf + 2 similar
6hrs
€89($89)
every 4 hours558km (347 miles)
Train6h 10m
€105($105)
every 4 hours601km (374 miles)
Train via Muenchen Ost7h 50m
€95($95)
once a week667km (414 miles)
Train and Bus
6h 35m
€105($105)
once a week600km (373 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
€61($61)
on demand526km (327 miles)

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Airports near Lech

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

INN
Innsbruck Airport (INN)
International Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Lech
SZG
Salzburg Airport (SZG)
International Airport
Distance
224km (139 miles) from Lech
KLU
Klagenfurt Airport (KLU)
International Airport
Distance
324km (201 miles) from Lech