The distance between Wachau and Mayrhofen is around 403km (251 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4hrs.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Wachau to Mayrhofen 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 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 Mayrhofen Im Zillertal.
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Take the train to Jenbach.
Take the bus to Melk Bahnhof then take the train to Amstetten Noe, Salzburg Hbf then Jenbach and then to Mayrhofen Im Zillertal.
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There are several options for getting from Wachau to Mayrhofen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €47 ($47).
The distance between Wachau and Mayrhofen is around 403km (251 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 295km (183 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Wachau and Mayrhofen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Wachau to Mayrhofen is to drive which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €47 ($47).
The cheapest way to travel between Wachau and Mayrhofen, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Wachau and Mayrhofen. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Wachau to Mayrhofen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Melk Bahnhof, St.Poelten Hbf and Jenbach. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5hrs.
Railjet and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Wachau and Mayrhofen. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5hrs, 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 Mayrhofen. We recommend that you drive to Mayrhofen. instead which will take 4hrs.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wachau to Mayrhofen. 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 Mayrhofen Im Zillertal. instead which will take 4h 25m.
The closest major airport to Mayrhofen is Innsbruck Airport (INN) (INN) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from Mayrhofen. 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 Mayrhofen. The distance is around 403km (251 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wachau to Mayrhofen is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €81 ($81).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus, Train and Plane + 1 similar | 4h 25m | €370($370) | hourly | 594km (369 miles) |
Bus to Melk Bahnhof, train and plane | 5h 15m | €260($260) | every 4 hours | 667km (415 miles) |
Train | 5hrs | €81($81) | every 4 hours | 475km (295 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 4h 55m | €64($64) | every 3 hours | 428km (266 miles) |
Train and Bus | 7h 40m | €45($45) | 5 times a week | 506km (315 miles) |
Drive | 4hrs | €47($47) | on demand | 403km (251 miles) |
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