How to travel from Zell Am See to Wachau, Austria

The distance between Zell Am See and Wachau is around 310km (193 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Zell Am See to Wachau 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 WachauZell Am See if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Salzburg Hbf and then to Amstetten Noe.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
Operated byAustrian Railways (ÖBB)+ 1 others
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Salzburg Sued then take the bus to St. Pölten Spratzern Einkaufszentrum Süd.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €86($86)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Wachau.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance310km (193 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zell Am See and Wachau

There are several options for getting from Zell Am See to Wachau by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €52 ($52) and will take around 4h 5m. 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 Zell Am See and Wachau is around 310km (193 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 225km (140 miles)

It takes around 4h 5m to get from Zell Am See and Wachau by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Zell Am See to Wachau is to drive which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €36 ($36).

The cheapest way to travel between Zell Am See and Wachau, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €52 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Zell Am See and Wachau. It typically takes around 4h 5m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Zell Am See to Wachau. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Salzburg Hbf, Amstetten Noe and Melk. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 5m.

Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Railjet, WESTbahn and RegioJet run train services between Zell Am See and Wachau. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 5m, 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 Zell Am See and Wachau. We recommend that you drive to Wachau. instead which will take 3h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zell Am See to Wachau. We recommend that you take the train to Salzburg Hbf and then to Amstetten Noe. instead which will take 4h 5m.

The closest major airport to Wachau is Wien-Schwechat Airport (VIE) (VIE) which is approximately 88km (55 miles) from Wachau. Linz Airport (LNZ) (LNZ) and Graz Airport (GRZ) (GRZ) 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 Zell Am See and Wachau. The distance is around 310km (193 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 Zell Am See to Wachau is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around €52 ($52).

How do I get from Zell Am See to Wachau

Compare travel optionsbetween Zell Am See and Wachau

Transport options from Zell Am See to Wachau
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 5m
€52($52)
hourly337km (209 miles)
Train and Bus
7h 35m
€86($86)
once a week393km (244 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
€36($36)
on demand310km (193 miles)

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Airports near Wachau

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

VIE
Wien-Schwechat Airport (VIE)
International Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Wachau
LNZ
Linz Airport (LNZ)
International Airport
Distance
91km (56 miles) from Wachau
GRZ
Graz Airport (GRZ)
International Airport
Distance
148km (92 miles) from Wachau