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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 Oct 20
$30
Average ticket price on Oct 20
$38
Fastest journey on Oct 20
1 h 5 m
Average journey duration on Oct 20
1 h 11 m
Trains on Oct 20
49
Distance
78 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Linz to Melk is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Linz to Melk will cost around $38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
It's difficult to get from Linz to Melk without transferring at least once.
IC 741+
CJX 5
S 1+
CJX 5
RJ 256+
CJX 5
S 1+
R 53+
CJX 5
IC 541+
R 52
ICE 1215+
CJX 5
RJ 256+
CJX 5
RJX 67 · CJX 5
RJX 165 · CJX 5
RJX 69 · CJX 5Trains from Linz to Melk run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $29 (€24) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:21, the last at 23:21. The fastest train covers the 48 miles (78 km) distance in 51m.
Distance 48 miles (78 km) |
Average train duration 1h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€24) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 51m |
First train 12:21 AM |
Last train 11:21 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
The table below shows live departures for Linz to Melk trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, October 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJ 256+ CJX 5 | 5:30 AM Linz Hbf | 1h10 | 6:40 AM Melk | 1 transfer | |
S 1+ R 53+ CJX 5 | 5:53 AM Linz Hbf | 1h46 | 7:39 AM Melk | 2 transfers | |
RJX 769+ R 52 | 6:25 AM Linz Hbf | 1h34 | 7:59 AM Melk | 1 transfer | |
IC 541+ R 52 | 6:38 AM Linz Hbf | 1h22 | 8:00 AM Melk | 1 transfer | |
S 1+ R 53+ CJX 5 | 6:49 AM Linz Hbf | 1h50 | 8:39 AM Melk | 2 transfers | |
RJX 761+ R 52 | 7:25 AM Linz Hbf | 1h33 | 8:58 AM Melk | 1 transfer | |
IC 543+ CJX 5 | 7:38 AM Linz Hbf | 1h43 | 9:21 AM Melk | 1 transfer | |
S 1+ R 53+ CJX 5 | 7:53 AM Linz Hbf | 1h46 | 9:39 AM Melk | 2 transfers | |
RJX 265+ R 52 | 9:25 AM Linz Hbf | 1h33 | 10:58 AM Melk | 1 transfer | |
IC 547+ CJX 5 | 9:38 AM Linz Hbf | 1h43 | 11:21 AM Melk | 1 transfer | |
S 1+ R 53+ CJX 5 | 9:53 AM Linz Hbf | 1h46 | 11:39 AM Melk | 2 transfers | |
RJX 61+ R 52 | 10:25 AM Linz Hbf | 1h33 | 11:58 AM Melk | 1 transfer | |
IC 549+ CJX 5 | 10:38 AM Linz Hbf | 1h43 | 12:21 PM Melk | 1 transfer | |
S 1+ R 53+ CJX 5 | 10:53 AM Linz Hbf | 1h46 | 12:39 PM Melk | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1211+ R 52 | 11:34 AM Linz Hbf | 1h24 | 12:58 PM Melk | 1 transfer | |
IC 641+ CJX 5 | 11:38 AM Linz Hbf | 1h43 | 1:21 PM Melk | 1 transfer | |
S 1+ R 53+ CJX 5 | 11:53 AM Linz Hbf | 1h46 | 1:39 PM Melk | 2 transfers | |
RJX 63+ R 52 | 12:25 PM Linz Hbf | 1h33 | 1:58 PM Melk | 1 transfer | |
IC 643+ CJX 5 | 12:38 PM Linz Hbf | 1h43 | 2:21 PM Melk | 1 transfer | |
S 1+ R 53+ CJX 5 | 12:53 PM Linz Hbf | 1h46 | 2:39 PM Melk | 2 transfers | |
EC 1213+ R 52 | 1:35 PM Linz Hbf | 1h23 | 2:58 PM Melk | 1 transfer | |
IC 645+ CJX 5 | 1:38 PM Linz Hbf | 1h43 | 3:21 PM Melk | 1 transfer | |
S 1+ R 53+ CJX 5 | 1:53 PM Linz Hbf | 1h46 | 3:39 PM Melk | 2 transfers | |
RJX 65+ R 52 | 2:25 PM Linz Hbf | 1h33 | 3:58 PM Melk | 1 transfer | |
IC 647+ CJX 5 | 2:38 PM Linz Hbf | 1h43 | 4:21 PM Melk | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1215+ CJX 5 | 3:34 PM Linz Hbf | 1h05 | 4:39 PM Melk | 1 transfer | |
IC 649+ CJX 5 | 3:38 PM Linz Hbf | 1h43 | 5:21 PM Melk | 1 transfer | |
S 1+ R 53+ CJX 5 | 3:53 PM Linz Hbf | 1h46 | 5:39 PM Melk | 2 transfers | |
RJX 67 · CJX 5 | 4:25 PM Linz Hbf | 1h14 | 5:39 PM Melk | 1 transfer | |
IC 741+ CJX 5 | 4:38 PM Linz Hbf | 1h38 | 6:16 PM Melk | 1 transfer | |
S 1+ R 53+ CJX 5 | 4:53 PM Linz Hbf | 1h46 | 6:39 PM Melk | 2 transfers | |
RJX 165 · CJX 5 | 5:25 PM Linz Hbf | 1h14 | 6:39 PM Melk | 1 transfer | |
EC 1217+ R 52 | 5:35 PM Linz Hbf | 1h23 | 6:58 PM Melk | 1 transfer | |
IC 743+ CJX 5 | 5:38 PM Linz Hbf | 1h43 | 7:21 PM Melk | 1 transfer | |
S 1+ R 53 | 5:53 PM Linz Hbf | 1h46 | 7:39 PM Melk | 1 transfer | |
RJX 69 · CJX 5 | 6:25 PM Linz Hbf | 1h14 | 7:39 PM Melk | 1 transfer | |
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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.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Linz 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 Linz to Melk trains use the Linz Hbf to Melk station pair. Use this guide to compare Linz and Melk train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Linz Hbf is 1 km from Linz city centre. Public transport options include:
Linz Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Josef Linz, Das Anton
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Linz Hbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Linz Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Linz Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Linz Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Linz Hbf: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schillerpark, Austria Trend Hotel Schillerpark, Park Inn by Radisson Linz.
Linz/Donau Wegscheid Bahnhof is 6 km from Linz city centre. Public transport options include:
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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