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There are 5 ways to get from Budapest to Melk by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to St.Poelten Hbftrain train Rjx
    3h 29m
    €50–74

  2. Train via Vienna

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Budapest-Deli to Wien Hbftrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Wien Hauptbahnhof to St Pölten Hauptbahnhoftrain train Rjx
    4h 26m
    €19–118

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platzbus bus 902 / ...
    2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to St.Poelten Hbftrain train Rjx / ...
    4h 11m
    €32–63

  4. Drive  327.4 km

    1. Drive from Budapest to Melkcar car 327.4 km
    3h 10m
    €52–75

  5. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane plane BUD - VIE
    2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to St.Poelten Hbftrain train
    3h 46m
    €84–235

Budapest to Melk by train

Calendar117Weekly Trains
Duration3h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket€50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 331 km
  • Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Melk, Lower Austria?

Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to St.Poelten Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €14–17 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Railjet also services this route 4 times a day.

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