The cheapest and fastest buses from Melk to Krems an der Donau
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$9
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 5 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
29 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Melk to Krems an der Donau is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Melk to Krems an der Donau will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 17 buses that leave Melk for Krems an der Donau on Sun, Jun 21, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 29 km distance in an average of 1 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 1 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
10:36 AM1h05Melk Bahnhof11:41 AMKrems Bahnhof$91One-way0 transfers
11:06 AM1h05Melk Bahnhof12:11 PMKrems Bahnhof$91One-way0 transfers
11:36 AM1h05Melk Bahnhof12:41 PMKrems Bahnhof$91One-way0 transfers
12:36 PM1h05Melk Bahnhof1:41 PMKrems Bahnhof$91One-way0 transfers
1:06 PM1h05Melk Bahnhof2:11 PMKrems Bahnhof$91One-way0 transfers
10:36 AM1h05Melk Bahnhof11:41 AMKrems Bahnhof$91One-way0 transfers
11:06 AM1h05Melk Bahnhof12:11 PMKrems Bahnhof$91One-way0 transfers
11:36 AM1h05Melk Bahnhof12:41 PMKrems Bahnhof$91One-way0 transfers
12:36 PM1h05Melk Bahnhof1:41 PMKrems Bahnhof$91One-way0 transfers
1:06 PM1h05Melk Bahnhof2:11 PMKrems Bahnhof$91One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Melk to Krems an der Donau
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Melk to Krems an der Donau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 18 miles (29 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 44m Average total duration 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Melk to Krems an der Donau:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Melk to Krems an der Donau costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Krems an der Donau take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 14m.
You'll arrive about -1h -36m sooner (1h 14m by bus vs 38m by car) and save roughly 0 compared to fuel and tolls ($9 (€7) vs $9 (€7)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Melk to Krems an der Donau Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 06:08AM | Duration 1h08 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR | Departure Time 05:31AM | Arrival Time 06:36AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR | Departure Time 06:06AM | Arrival Time 07:11AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR | Departure Time 06:08AM | Arrival Time 07:14AM | Duration 1h06 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR | Departure Time 06:38AM | Arrival Time 07:43AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR | Departure Time 07:36AM | Arrival Time 08:41AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR | Departure Time 08:29AM | Arrival Time 09:42AM | Duration 1h13 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR | Departure Time 08:38AM | Arrival Time 09:43AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR | Departure Time 09:36AM | Arrival Time 10:41AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR | Departure Time 10:06AM | Arrival Time 11:11AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR | Departure Time 10:36AM | Arrival Time 11:41AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR | Departure Time 11:06AM | Arrival Time 12:11PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR | Departure Time 11:36AM | Arrival Time 12:41PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR | Departure Time 12:36PM | Arrival Time 01:41PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR | Departure Time 01:06PM | Arrival Time 02:11PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR | Departure Time 01:36PM | Arrival Time 02:41PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR | Departure Time 02:36PM | Arrival Time 03:41PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR | Departure Time 03:06PM | Arrival Time 04:11PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR | Departure Time 03:36PM | Arrival Time 04:41PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR | Departure Time 04:36PM | Arrival Time 05:41PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR | Departure Time 04:43PM | Arrival Time 05:48PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR | Departure Time 05:06PM | Arrival Time 06:11PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR | Departure Time 05:36PM | Arrival Time 06:41PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR | Departure Time 06:06PM | Arrival Time 07:11PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR | Departure Time 06:36PM | Arrival Time 07:41PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR | Departure Time 07:06PM | Arrival Time 08:11PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR | Departure Time 07:36PM | Arrival Time 08:41PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR | Departure Time 07:43PM | Arrival Time 08:48PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR | Departure Time 08:36PM | Arrival Time 09:41PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR | Departure Time 09:36PM | Arrival Time 05:14AM | Duration 7h38 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Live departures
Melk to Krems an der Donau bus times
The table below shows live departures for Melk to Krems an der Donau buses for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:36 AM Melk Bahnhof | 1h05 | 11:41 AM Krems Bahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:06 AM Melk Bahnhof | 1h05 | 12:11 PM Krems Bahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:36 AM Melk Bahnhof | 1h05 | 12:41 PM Krems Bahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:36 PM Melk Bahnhof | 1h05 | 1:41 PM Krems Bahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Melk to Krems an der Donau
Buses from Melk to Krems an der Donau run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:00, the last at 21:36. The fastest bus covers the 18 miles (29 km) distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 18 miles (29 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 5:00 AM |
Last bus 9:36 PM |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Bus providers: Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR from Melk to Krems an der DonauYou can travel by bus between Melk to Krems an der Donau with Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR for as low as $9 (€7). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR
FAQs: Bus from Melk to Krems an der Donau
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Melk to Krems an der Donau by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Krems an der Donau, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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