The average train between Mainz and Melk takes 8h 59m and the fastest train takes 8h 25m. There is at least one train per day from Mainz 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 once daily between Mainz and Melk. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mainz is at 2:14 PM which arrives into Melk at 11:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 8h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




8h 25m • 4 changes




8h 25m • 4 changes




8h 41m • 4 changes




9h 25m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Melk. However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Melk station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
Mainz to Melk train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Frankfurt station.
Mainz to Melk train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Amstetten NÖ station.
The distance between Mainz and Melk is 549.4 km. The road distance is 801 km.
You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Melk via Frankfurt, München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, and Amstetten Noe in around 9h 5m.