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.
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 Wachau → Zell Am See if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Salzburg Hbf and then to Amstetten Noe.
Take the train to Salzburg Sued then take the bus to St. Pölten Spratzern Einkaufszentrum Süd.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 5m | €52($52) | hourly | 337km (209 miles) |
Train and Bus | 7h 35m | €86($86) | once a week | 393km (244 miles) |
Drive | 3h 20m | €36($36) | on demand | 310km (193 miles) |
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The following major airports near Wachau offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Austria and internationally.