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

The cheapest way to get from Krems to Melk is to drive which costs €6 - €9 and takes 33 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Krems to Melk is to drive which takes 33 min and costs €6 - €9.

Is there a direct bus between Krems and Melk?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Krems Bahnhof and arriving at Melk Kremser Straße. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Krems and Melk?

No, there is no direct train from Krems to Melk. However, there are services departing from Krems An Der Donau and arriving at Melk via St.Poelten Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.

How far is it from Krems to Melk?

The distance between Krems and Melk is 40 km. The road distance is 39 km.

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

The best way to get from Krems to Melk without a car is to bus which takes 1h 2m and costs €4 - €10.

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

The bus from Krems Bahnhof to Melk Kremser Straße takes 1h 2m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Krems to Melk bus from?

Krems to Melk bus services, operated by Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR, depart from Krems Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Krems to Melk train from?

Krems to Melk train services, operated by ÖBB, depart from Krems An Der Donau station.

Train or bus from Krems to Melk?

The best way to get from Krems to Melk is to bus which takes 1h 2m and costs €4 - €10. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €9 - €15 and takes 1h 9m.

Where does the Krems to Melk bus arrive?

Krems to Melk bus services, operated by Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR, arrive at Melk Kremser Straße station.

Where does the Krems to Melk train arrive?

Krems to Melk train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at St.Poelten Hbf station.

Can I drive from Krems to Melk?

Yes, the driving distance between Krems to Melk is 39 km. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Krems to Melk.

Where can I stay near Melk?

There are 358+ hotels available in Melk.

Krems to Melk - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Krems to Melk by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Krems Bahnhof to Melk Kremser Straßebus 715 / ...
1h 2m
€5–10
Train
1. Take the train from Krems An Der Donau to St.Poelten Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Melktrain Cjx / ...
1h 9m
€10–15
Drive 39 km
1. Drive from Krems to Melkcar 39 km
33 min
€7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Krems to Melktaxi 39 km
33 min
€120–160

Krems to Melk by bus

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1h 2mAverage Duration

€5Cheapest Price

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Distance: 40.3 km
Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between Krems, Lower Austria and Melk, Lower Austria?

Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR operates a bus from Krems Bahnhof to Melk Kremser Straße hourly. Tickets cost €5–10 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Krems An Der Donau to Melk via St.Poelten Hbf in around 1h 9m.

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