How to travel from Wachau to Wörthersee, Austria

The distance between Wachau and Wörthersee is around 346km (215 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 55m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Wachau to Wörthersee by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop and then to Klagenfurt central train station.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €78($78)
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Drive

Drive to Klagenfurt.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance346km (215 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wachau and Wörthersee

There are several options for getting from Wachau to Wörthersee by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €78 ($78) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €40 ($40).

The distance between Wachau and Wörthersee is around 346km (215 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 214km (133 miles)

It takes around 6h 35m to get from Wachau and Wörthersee by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wachau to Wörthersee is to drive which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €40 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Wachau and Wörthersee, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €78 ($78) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Wachau and Wörthersee. We recommend that you drive to Klagenfurt. instead which will take 3h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Wachau and Wörthersee. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wachau to Wörthersee. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in St.Pölten Wurmbstraße, St.Pölten Mariazeller Straße/P+R Süd and Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

Karat-S and FlixBus run regular bus services between Wachau and Wörthersee. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 6h 35m 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 Wörthersee. We recommend that you take the bus to Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop and then to Klagenfurt central train station. instead which will take 6h 35m.

The closest major airport to Wörthersee is Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) (KLU) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Wörthersee. Graz Airport (GRZ) (GRZ) and Salzburg Airport (SZG) (SZG) 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 Wörthersee. The distance is around 346km (215 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wachau to Wörthersee is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around €78 ($78).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wachau and Wörthersee

Transport options from Wachau to Wörthersee
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
6h 35m
€78($78)
once a week409km (254 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
€40($40)
on demand346km (215 miles)

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Airports near Wörthersee

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

KLU
Klagenfurt Airport (KLU)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Wörthersee
GRZ
Graz Airport (GRZ)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Wörthersee
SZG
Salzburg Airport (SZG)
International Airport
Distance
154km (96 miles) from Wörthersee