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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
€24
Average price
€38
Fastest journey
5 h 18 m
Average duration
5 h 20 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
217 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Prague to Melk is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prague to Melk will cost around €38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €24.
It's difficult to get from Prague to Melk without transferring at least 2 times.
RJ 53+
IC 640+
R 52
EC 331 · IC 549 · CJX 1921
rj 51 · IC 546 · R 2008
RJ 273+
EC 101+
IC 548+
R 52
rj 273 · EC 101 · IC 548 · R 2010
EC 331 · IC 549 · CJX 1921
RJ 275+
EC 203+
IC 642+
R 52
RJ 53+
IC 640+
R 52
rj 273 · EC 101 · IC 548 · R 2010
RJ 273+
EC 101+
IC 548+
R 52Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prague to Melk among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €23, and a train costs an average of €23.
Distance: 134 miles (217 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€31 Average price Cheapest | €45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 32m Average total duration Fastest 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around €31 compared to roughly €45 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €14. The journey takes 5h 2m versus 3h 47m 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 Prague to Melk trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
rj 51 · IC 546 · R 2008 | 4:35 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h23 | 9:58 AM Melk | 2 transfers | |
RJ 51+ IC 546+ R 52 | 4:35 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h23 | 9:58 AM Melk | 2 transfers | |
rj 273 · EC 101 · IC 548 · R 2010 | 5:37 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h21 | 10:58 AM Melk | 3 transfers | |
RJ 273+ EC 101+ IC 548+ R 52 | 5:37 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h21 | 10:58 AM Melk | 3 transfers | |
EC 331 · IC 549 · CJX 1921 | 6:21 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h18 | 11:39 AM Melk | 2 transfers | |
rj 53 · IC 640 · R 2012 | 6:37 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h21 | 11:58 AM Melk | 2 transfers | |
RJ 53+ IC 640+ R 52 | 6:37 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h21 | 11:58 AM Melk | 2 transfers | |
RJ 275+ EC 203+ IC 642+ R 52 | 7:37 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h21 | 12:58 PM Melk | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Prague to Melk run on average 10 times per day, taking around 5h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €23 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:40, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 134 miles (217 km) distance in 5h 18m.
Distance 134 miles (217 km) |
Average train duration 5h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price €23 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 5h 18m |
First train 12:40 AM |
Last train 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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.
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Melk Bahnhof -> Melk Hauptplatz
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Prague 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 Prague to Melk trains use the Praha hlavní nádraží to Melk station pair, with some services arriving at Melk, Bahnhof (Vorplatz). Use this guide to compare Prague and Melk train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Praha hlavní nádraží is 1 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha hlavní nádraží has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Fantova Kavárna, Sushi Time
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Praha hlavní nádraží. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Praha hlavní nádraží. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Esplanade Prague, Falkensteiner Hotel Maria Prag, Hotel City Central.
Praha-Holesovice is 2 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha-Holesovice 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 Na Kovárně, Cross Club
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Praha-Holesovice. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Praha-Holesovice. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Praha-Holesovice: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Praha-Holesovice: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha-Holesovice: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Mama Shelter Prague, Plaza Alta Hotel, Hotel Belvedere.
Praha Výstaviště is 1 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha Výstaviště has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria and vending machines available.
Free Wi-Fi available in the waiting area. ATMs are aTMs available near ticket office.
Ticket office support is available at Praha Výstaviště.
Available at Praha Výstaviště: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha Výstaviště: Wheelchair accessible with assistance available.
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.
Melk, Bahnhof (Vorplatz) has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Melk, Bahnhof (Vorplatz).
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