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

The cheapest way to get from Melk to Leipzig is to bus which costs €40 - €85 and takes 11h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melk to Leipzig is to train and fly which takes 5h 22m and costs €120 - €350.

Is there a direct train between Melk and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct train from Melk to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Melk and arriving at Leipzig Hbf via St.Poelten Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

How far is it from Melk to Leipzig?

The distance between Melk and Leipzig is 777 km. The road distance is 507.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Melk to Leipzig without a car is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs €110 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Melk to Leipzig, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melk to Leipzig train from?

Melk to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from St.Poelten Hbf station.

Train or bus from Melk to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Melk to Leipzig is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs €110 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 11h 33m.

Where does the Melk to Leipzig train arrive?

Melk to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.

Can I drive from Melk to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Melk to Leipzig is 508 km. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Melk to Leipzig.

Where can I stay near Leipzig?

There are 1440+ hotels available in Leipzig.

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

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain Ice
7h 17m
€115–136
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sankt Pölten to Linz Industriezeilebus FlixBus 1921
2. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile to Leipzig central train stationbus N881
11h 33m
€45–80
Drive 507.9 km
1. Drive from Melk to Leipzigcar 507.9 km
5h 47m
€83–119
Train, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane VIE - LEJ
5h 22m
€129–346
Train, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
1. Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane VIE - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
7h 3m
€121–258

Melk to Leipzig by train

14Weekly Trains

7h 17mAverage Duration

€115Cheapest Price

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Distance: 777.3 km
Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between Melk, Lower Austria and Leipzig, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from St.Poelten Hbf to Leipzig Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €110–130 and the journey takes 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Melk to Leipzig central train station via St.Poelten Hbf, St. Pölten Hauptbahnhof, St. Pölten Einkaufszentrum Süd, Sankt Pölten, and Linz Industriezeile in around 11h 33m.

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