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

The cheapest way to get from Pilsen to Melk is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from Pilsen to Melk is to drive which takes 4h and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct train between Pilsen and Melk?

No, there is no direct train from Pilsen to Melk. However, there are services departing from Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi and arriving at Melk via Ceske Budejovice, Linz Hbf and Amstetten Noe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

How far is it from Pilsen to Melk?

The distance between Pilsen and Melk is 359 km. The road distance is 268.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Pilsen to Melk without a car is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs €35 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Pilsen to Melk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pilsen to Melk train from?

Pilsen to Melk train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi station.

Where does the Pilsen to Melk train arrive?

Pilsen to Melk train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Ceske Budejovice station.

Can I drive from Pilsen to Melk?

Yes, the driving distance between Pilsen to Melk is 269 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Pilsen to Melk.

Where can I stay near Melk?

There are 326+ hotels available in Melk.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Pilsen to Melk 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 Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi to Ceske Budejovice625 / ...
2. Take the train from Ceske Budejovice to Linz HbfEc
3. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Amstetten Noe965 / ...
6h 18m
€35–78
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pilsen Central Bus Station to Praha, Hlavní Nádraží
2. Take the bus from Praha, Hlavní Nádraží to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)060 / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to St.Poelten HbfRj / ...
8h 4m
€30–83
Drive 268.9 km
1. Drive from Pilsen to Melk268.9 km
4h
€43–62
Bus, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Plzeň to Prague
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)PRG - VIE
3. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to St.Poelten Hbf
5h 1m
€93–287
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi to Ceske Budejovice625 / ...
2. Take the train from Ceske Budejovice to Ceske VeleniceRe
3. Take the bus from Gmünd Bahnhof to Krems Bahnhof170
4. Take the bus from Krems Bahnhof to Melk Bahnhof715 / ...
8h 36m

Pilsen to Melk by train

56Weekly Trains

6h 18mAverage Duration

€35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 359 km
Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Pilsen, Czechia and Melk, Lower Austria?

You can take a train from Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi to Melk via Ceske Budejovice, Linz Hbf, and Amstetten Noe in around 6h 18m.

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