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Melk Abbey Museum
Abbey museum presenting imperial rooms, art, manuscripts, and monastic history. The essential cultural visit in Melk.
Cheapest price on Aug 29
$88
Average ticket price on Aug 29
$93
Fastest journey on Aug 29
4 h 41 m
Average journey duration on Aug 29
4 h 46 m
Trains on Aug 29
2
Distance
288 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Budapest to Melk is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Melk will cost around $93 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $88.
On Sat, Aug 29, we found 2 trains from Budapest to Melk, including 2 direct services.
On Sat, Aug 29 the direct trains cover the 288 km distance in an average of 4 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 41 m .
On Sat, Aug 29 the slowest trains will take 4 h 51 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.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Melk among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $64 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $64, while a flight costs an average of $280.
Distance: 178 miles (288 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$64 Average price Cheapest | $280 Average price | $101 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 52m Average total duration 5h 52m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Melk:
A train is $216 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Melk costing on average $280.
Other travel options to Melk take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 52m.
Tickets start at around $64 compared to roughly $101 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $37. The journey takes 3h 57m versus 3h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Melk trains for tomorrow, Saturday, August 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:30 AM Budapest | 4h51 | 11:21 AM Melk | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:40 AM Budapest | 4h41 | 2:21 PM Melk | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Budapest to Melk run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $31 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:40, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 178 miles (288 km) distance in 3h 51m.
Distance 178 miles (288 km) |
Average train duration 3h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 51m |
First train 12:40 AM |
Last train 11:40 PM |
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Discover the best of Melk — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Melk trip today.
Abbey museum presenting imperial rooms, art, manuscripts, and monastic history. The essential cultural visit in Melk.
Exhibition in the abbey library area highlighting manuscripts, learning, and Baroque scholarship. A refined stop for book and history lovers.
Garden and pavilion displays within the abbey complex exploring Baroque landscape design. Worth visiting for artful outdoor heritage.
Terrace and viewpoint areas around the abbey offering superb panoramas over Melk, the Danube, and surrounding hills. Excellent for photos.
Melk’s compact historic center with pastel facades, shops, and abbey views. Ideal for a relaxed walk and essential first stop in town.
Main old-town street lined with historic buildings and local businesses. A practical and scenic route between station, square, and abbey.
Apricot jam-filled dumplings from the Wachau. Melk is a gateway to Austria’s main apricot region, making this dessert especially local and traditional.
Apricot jam folded into thin pancakes. A classic Austrian sweet often tied to Wachau apricots, which are a signature regional product near Melk.
Apricot cake baked during the Wachau harvest season. It highlights the region’s prized Marille and is a common treat in cafés around Melk.
Refined restaurant in Hotel Zur Post with modern Austrian cuisine, seasonal ingredients, and an elegant but relaxed setting near the abbey.
Traditional Austrian inn in Melk’s old town serving schnitzel, roast dishes, and regional specialties in a historic, casual atmosphere.
Popular local café and bakery for coffee, pastries, and apricot desserts. Good stop for a lighter meal or sweet Wachau specialties.
Moderate for Austria: meals and hotels are usually a bit cheaper than Vienna or Salzburg, while local transit and coffee are fairly standard.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave about 5-10% in restaurants. Round up taxi fares and leave small change in cafés.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Melk by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Melk, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Budapest to Melk trains use the Budapest Keleti to Melk station pair. Use this guide to compare Budapest and Melk train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Budapest Keleti is 3 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest Keleti has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Rosenstein Restaurant, Huszar Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Budapest Keleti. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Budapest Keleti. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Budapest Keleti: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Budapest Keleti: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest Keleti: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Hungaria City Center, Baross City Hotel, Royal Park Boutique Hotel.
Budapest-Kelenföld is 3 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest-Kelenföld has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Etele Plaza, KFC Etele Plaza
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Budapest-Kelenföld. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Budapest-Kelenföld. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Budapest-Kelenföld: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Budapest-Kelenföld: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest-Kelenföld: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Griff, Hotel Ventura, Hotel Berlin.
Budapest-Déli is 1 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest-Déli has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Déli Terasz Söröző, Ibrahim török büfé, Vagon Etterem, Fornetti, Trio pizza, Turkish Döner KEBAB, Déli Mosoly, Balatonexpressz Étkezőkocsi, Club D One, Lokomotív Falatozó
ATMs are aTM machines are located on the ground floor inside the main hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35. Information desks are located in the passenger hall of the train station, next to the international ticket offices.
Luggage storage is located in the passenger hall, approaching the entrance near the international checkout to the left.
Available at Budapest-Déli: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Budapest-Déli: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest-Déli: There are some accessible features including ramps and elevators.
Nearby hotels include Mercure Budapest Castle Hill, Christina Residence Budapest, ibis Budapest Castle Hill.
Melk has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant zur Post, Wachauerhof
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Melk. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Melk. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Melk: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Melk: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Melk: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Wachau, Hotel Stadt Melk, Hotel Restaurant zur Post.
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