The distance between Wachau and Zell Am See is around 307km (191 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Wachau to Zell Am See by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Zell Am See → Wachau if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Salzburg Hbf and then to Zell Am See.
There are several options for getting from Wachau to Zell Am See by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €52 ($52) and will take around 4h 10m. 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 €36 ($36).
The distance between Wachau and Zell Am See is around 307km (191 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 225km (140 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Wachau and Zell Am See by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Wachau to Zell Am See is to drive which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €36 ($36).
The cheapest way to travel between Wachau and Zell Am See, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €52 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Wachau and Zell Am See. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Wachau to Zell Am See. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Melk Bahnhof, Amstetten Noe and Salzburg Hbf. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.
WESTbahn, RegioJet, Railjet and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Wachau and Zell Am See. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 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 Zell Am See. We recommend that you drive to Zell am See. instead which will take 3h 20m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wachau to Zell Am See. We recommend that you take the train to Salzburg Hbf and then to Zell Am See. instead which will take 4h 10m.
The closest major airport to Zell Am See is Salzburg Airport (SZG) (SZG) which is approximately 54km (34 miles) from Zell Am See. Innsbruck Airport (INN) (INN) 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 Zell Am See. The distance is around 307km (191 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 Zell Am See is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €52 ($52).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 10m | €52($52) | hourly | 337km (209 miles) |
Drive | 3h 20m | €36($36) | on demand | 307km (191 miles) |
The following major airports near Zell Am See offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Austria and internationally.