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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
$64
Average price
$67
Fastest journey
2 h 28 m
Average duration
2 h 34 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
177 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg to Melk is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salzburg to Melk will cost around $67 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $64.
It's difficult to get from Salzburg to Melk without transferring at least once.
RJX19983+
IC 643+
CJX 5
RJX19981+
IC 549+
CJX 5
IC 641+
CJX 5
IC 547+
CJX 5
RJX19981+
R 52
IC 641+
CJX 5
IC 547+
CJX 5
RJX19983+
IC 643+
CJX 5
RJX19981+
IC 549+
CJX 5
RJX19981+
R 52Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Melk among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 109 miles (177 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$56 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Melk take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 37m.
Tickets start at around $56 (€45) compared to roughly $56 (€46) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $0.54 (€0.44). The journey takes 2h 37m versus 2h 15m 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.
Direct services run with Westbahn.
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 Salzburg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 547+ CJX 5 | 8:11 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h28 | 10:39 AM Melk | 1 transfer | |
RJX19981+ IC 549+ CJX 5 | 9:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h32 | 11:39 AM Melk | 2 transfers | |
RJX19981+ R 52 | 9:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h51 | 11:58 AM Melk | 1 transfer | |
IC 641+ CJX 5 | 10:11 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h28 | 12:39 PM Melk | 1 transfer | |
RJX19983+ IC 643+ CJX 5 | 11:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h32 | 1:39 PM Melk | 2 transfers | |
RJX19983+ R 52 | 11:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h51 | 1:58 PM Melk | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Salzburg to Melk run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:21, the last at 23:21. The fastest train covers the 109 miles (177 km) distance in 2h 28m.
Distance 109 miles (177 km) |
Average train duration 2h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 28m |
First train 12:21 AM |
Last train 11:21 PM |
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Best time to book 35 days |
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 Salzburg 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 Salzburg to Melk trains use the Salzburg Hbf to Melk station pair. Use this guide to compare Salzburg and Melk train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Salzburg Hbf is 1 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg 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, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Imlauer, Stieglitz
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Salzburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Salzburg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Salzburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Salzburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg Hbf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Europa Salzburg, Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre, H+ Hotel Salzburg.
Salzburg Liefering is 4 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg Liefering has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food options include: McDonald's
ATMs are available at Salzburg Liefering.
Available at Salzburg Liefering: Parking.
Available at Salzburg Liefering: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg Liefering.
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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