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

The cheapest way to get from Melk to Eger is to train which costs 16 000 Ft - 40 000 Ft and takes 6h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melk to Eger is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs 28 000 Ft - 41 000 Ft.

Is there a direct train between Melk and Eger?

No, there is no direct train from Melk to Eger. However, there are services departing from Melk and arriving at Eger via St.Poelten Hbf, Wien Hbf and Budapest-Keleti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

How far is it from Melk to Eger?

The distance between Melk and Eger is 485 km. The road distance is 457.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Melk to Eger without a car is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs 16 000 Ft - 40 000 Ft.

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Melk to Eger, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melk to Eger train from?

Melk to Eger train services, operated by Railjet, depart from St.Poelten Hbf station.

Train or bus from Melk to Eger?

The best way to get from Melk to Eger is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs 16 000 Ft - 40 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 37m.

Where does the Melk to Eger train arrive?

Melk to Eger train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Wien Hbf station.

Can I drive from Melk to Eger?

Yes, the driving distance between Melk to Eger is 458 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Melk to Eger.

Where can I stay near Eger?

There are 835+ hotels available in Eger.

Melk to Eger - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and shuttle

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

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

Train
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1. Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Wien HbfRj / ...
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-KeletiEc
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to EgerIr
6h 51m
Ft 16,684–39,255
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sankt Pölten to Wien Hauptbahnhof
2. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar902 / ...
3. Take the bus from Budapest, Kacsóh Pongrác út to Eger, Színház
9h 37m
Drive 457.8 km
1. Drive from Melk to Eger457.8 km
4h 28m
Ft 28,334–40,927
Train, fly
1. Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Flughafen Wien
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)VIE - BUD
3. Take the train from Koebanya Felsoe to Eger
6h 59m
Ft 37,064–100,785
Train, shuttle
1. Take the train from St Pölten Hauptbahnhof to Wien HauptbahnhofRjx / ...
2. Take a shuttle bus from Wien Hbf to Budapest
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to EgerIr
8h 27m
Ft 26,684–255,255

Melk to Eger by train

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6h 51mAverage Duration

Ft 16,684Cheapest Price

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Distance: 484.6 km
Duration: 6h 51m

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

You can take a train from Melk to Eger via St.Poelten Hbf, Wien Hbf, and Budapest-Keleti in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Melk to Eger, Színház via St.Poelten Hbf, Sankt Pölten, Wien Hauptbahnhof, Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz, Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar, Népliget M, and Budapest, Kacsóh Pongrác út in around 9h 37m.

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