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

The cheapest way to get from Melk to Krems is to drive which costs €6 - €9 and takes 32 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Melk to Krems is to drive which takes 32 min and costs €6 - €9.

Is there a direct bus between Melk and Krems?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Melk Bahnhof and arriving at Krems Bahnhof. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Melk and Krems?

No, there is no direct train from Melk to Krems. However, there are services departing from Melk and arriving at Krems An Der Donau via St.Poelten Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.

How far is it from Melk to Krems?

The distance between Melk and Krems is 42 km. The road distance is 38.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Melk to Krems without a car is to bus which takes 1h 5m and costs €4 - €10.

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

The bus from Melk Bahnhof to Krems Bahnhof takes 1h 5m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Melk to Krems bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Melk to Krems train from?

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

Train or bus from Melk to Krems?

The best way to get from Melk to Krems is to bus which takes 1h 5m and costs €4 - €10. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €9 - €15 and takes 1h 14m.

Where does the Melk to Krems bus arrive?

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

Where does the Melk to Krems train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melk to Krems?

Yes, the driving distance between Melk to Krems is 39 km. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Melk to Krems.

Where can I stay near Krems?

There are 374+ hotels available in Krems.

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

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

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Melk Bahnhof to Krems Bahnhof715 / ...
1h 5m
€5–10
Train
1. Take the train from Melk to St.Poelten HbfCjx / ...
2. Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Krems An Der DonauRe
1h 14m
€10–14
Drive 38.8 km
1. Drive from Melk to Krems38.8 km
32 min
€7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melk to Krems38.8 km
32 min
€85–110

Melk to Krems by bus

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1h 5mAverage Duration

€5Cheapest Price

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Distance: 41.8 km
Duration: 1h 5m

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

Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR operates a bus from Melk Bahnhof to Krems Bahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €5–10 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Melk to Krems An Der Donau via St.Poelten Hbf in around 1h 14m.

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