The average train between Budapest and Melk takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Budapest to Melk. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Budapest and Melk. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Melk at 11:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Melk. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Melk station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Budapest to Melk train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Melk train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at St.Poelten Hbf station.
Book your Budapest to Melk train tickets online with Railjet, ÖBB and 3 other operators.
The distance between Budapest and Melk is 287.9 km. The road distance is 331 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Melk via Wien Hbf and St.Poelten Hbf in around 3h 39m.