The average train between Melk and Budapest takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Melk to Budapest. 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 Melk and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Melk is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Budapest at 11:02 PM. All services require a transfer at St.Poelten Hbf and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Melk to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Melk station and arriving at Budapest station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Melk to Budapest train services, operated by ÖBB, depart from St.Poelten Hbf station.
Melk to Budapest train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Book your Melk to Budapest train tickets online with ÖBB, Railjet and 3 other operators.
The distance between Melk and Budapest is 287.9 km. The road distance is 331 km.
You can take a train from Melk to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via St.Poelten Hbf and Wien Hbf in around 4h 9m.