What is the cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Melk?

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Melk is to night train and train which costs €100 - €120 and takes 20h.

What is the fastest way to get from Bucharest to Melk?

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Melk is to fly and train which takes 5h 53m and costs €120 - €300.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Melk?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Melk. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Melk via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf and St.Poelten Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 40m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Melk?

The distance between Bucharest and Melk is 954 km. The road distance is 1142.5 km.

How do I travel from Bucharest to Melk without a car?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Melk without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 11m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Melk?

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Bucharest to Melk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Melk train from?

Bucharest to Melk train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.

Train or bus from Bucharest to Melk?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Melk is to train which takes 23h 40m and costs €100 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €140 and takes 21h 50m.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Melk?

Melk is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 11:11 AM in Bucharest and 10:11 AM in Melk.

Where does the Bucharest to Melk train arrive?

Bucharest to Melk train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Melk?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Melk is 1142 km. It takes approximately 11h 25m to drive from Bucharest to Melk.

Where can I stay near Melk?

There are 333+ hotels available in Melk.

Bucharest to Melk - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

There are 7 ways to get from Bucharest to Melk by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Bucharest Otopeni, train
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)OTP - VIE
2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to St.Poelten Hbf
5h 53m
€124–297
Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)BBU - VIE
2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to St.Poelten Hbf
10h 52m
€77–313
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to St.Poelten HbfRj / ...
12h 11m
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-KeletiIr
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien HbfEc / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to St.Poelten HbfRj / ...
23h 40m
€109–162
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien WestbahnhofNight Train
2. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to MelkCjx / ...
20h
€100–113
Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Sankt Pölten1921
21h 50m
€96–136
Drive 1,142.5 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Melk1,142.5 km
11h 25m
€185–267

Bucharest to Melk by train

7Weekly Trains

23h 40mAverage Duration

€109Cheapest Price

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Distance: 953.8 km
Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Melk, Lower Austria?

You can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Melk via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, and St.Poelten Hbf in around 23h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Sankt Pölten 3 times a week. Tickets cost €85–130 and the journey takes 21h.

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