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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Melk is to bus which costs €55 - €90 and takes 10h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Melk is to fly and train which takes 5h 34m and costs €110 - €250.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Melk?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Melk. However, there are services departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Melk via St.Poelten Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

How far is it from Zurich to Melk?

The distance between Zurich and Melk is 739 km. The road distance is 615.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Melk without a car is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs €100 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Zurich to Melk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Melk train from?

Zurich to Melk train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Zuerich Hb station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Melk?

The best way to get from Zurich to Melk is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs €100 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 10h 40m.

Where does the Zurich to Melk train arrive?

Zurich to Melk train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at St.Poelten Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Melk?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Melk is 615 km. It takes approximately 6h 8m to drive from Zurich to Melk.

Where can I stay near Melk?

There are 358+ hotels available in Melk.

Zurich to Melk - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Zurich to Melk by train, bus, night train, 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 Zuerich Hb to St.Poelten Hbftrain Rjx
7h 55m
€101–149
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Sankt Pöltenbus 1921
10h 40m
€59–85
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Salzburg Hbfbus
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Amstetten NÖtrain Drf / ...
9h 26m
Night train
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Amstetten Noenighttrain Nj
9h 51m
€219–382
Drive 615.3 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Melkcar 615.3 km
6h 8m
€105–151
Fly Zurich Airport to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ZRH - VIE
2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to St.Poelten Hbftrain
5h 34m
€113–250
Train to Basel, fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BSL - VIE
3. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to St.Poelten Hbftrain
6h 37m
€93–279
Train to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Rorschachtrain
2. Fly from Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ACH - VIE
3. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to St.Poelten Hbftrain
6h 48m
€273–522
Fly Zurich Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane ZRH - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Amstetten NÖtrain
7h 46m
€158–341

Zurich to Melk by train

41Weekly Trains

7h 55mAverage Duration

€101Cheapest Price

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Distance: 738.8 km
Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Melk, Lower Austria?

Railjet operates a train from Zuerich Hb to St.Poelten Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €95–150 and the journey takes 7h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Sankt Pölten twice a week. Tickets cost €50–75 and the journey takes 9h 50m.

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