How to travel from Wachau to Wolfsberg, Austria

The distance between Wachau and Wolfsberg is around 311km (193 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 20m.

5 routes found

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

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

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Train

Take the train to Klagenfurt Hbf and then to Wolfsberg In Kaernten.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Wien Meidling and then to Knittelfeld then take the bus to Wolfsberg Bahnhof.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €86($86)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Wolfsberg.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance337km (209 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wachau and Wolfsberg

There are several options for getting from Wachau to Wolfsberg by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €11 ($11) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €39 ($39).

The distance between Wachau and Wolfsberg is around 311km (193 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 171km (106 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Wachau and Wolfsberg by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wachau to Wolfsberg is to drive which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €39 ($39).

The cheapest way to travel between Wachau and Wolfsberg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €11 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wachau and Wolfsberg. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wachau to Wolfsberg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Melk Bahnhof, Amstetten Noe and Klagenfurt Hbf. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

Railjet and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Wachau and Wolfsberg. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 7h 30m, 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 Wolfsberg. We recommend that you drive to Wolfsberg. instead which will take 3h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wachau to Wolfsberg. We recommend that you take the train to Wien Meidling and then to Knittelfeld then take the bus to Wolfsberg Bahnhof. instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Wolfsberg is Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) (KLU) which is approximately 45km (28 miles) from Wolfsberg. Graz Airport (GRZ) (GRZ) and Linz Airport (LNZ) (LNZ) 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 Wolfsberg. The distance is around 337km (209 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wachau to Wolfsberg is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €86 ($86).

How do I get from Wachau to Wolfsberg

Compare travel optionsbetween Wachau and Wolfsberg

Transport options from Wachau to Wolfsberg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
7h 30m
€100($100)
twice daily535km (333 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
4h 20m
€86($86)
once daily365km (227 miles)
Train to Wien Westbahnhof, bus5h 15m
€54($54)
twice a week371km (231 miles)
Bus and Train6h 45m
€11($11)
once a week311km (193 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
€39($39)
on demand337km (209 miles)

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Airports near Wolfsberg

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

KLU
Klagenfurt Airport (KLU)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Wolfsberg
GRZ
Graz Airport (GRZ)
International Airport
Distance
49km (30 miles) from Wolfsberg
LNZ
Linz Airport (LNZ)
International Airport
Distance
163km (101 miles) from Wolfsberg