The cheapest and fastest trains from Melk to Salzburg
Cheapest price
$30
Average price
$34
Fastest journey
2 h 28 m
Average duration
2 h 28 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
177 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Melk to Salzburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Melk to Salzburg will cost around $34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $30.
Of the 2 trains that leave Melk for Salzburg every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 177 km distance in an average of 2 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 28 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Live departures
Melk to Salzburg train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:21 am Melk | 2h28 | 9:49 am Salzburg | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:21 am Melk | 2h28 | 10:49 am Salzburg | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:40 pm Melk | 3h09 | 11:49 pm Salzburg | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Melk to Salzburg
Distance 177 km |
Average train duration 3h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 28m |
First train 00:13 |
Last train 23:21 |
Train companies: ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB from Melk to Salzburg trainsÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB trains will get you between Melk and Salzburg from $24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Melk to Salzburg train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Melk and Salzburg
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available next to the station, open 24/7.
- Restaurant zur Post
- Wachauerhof
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Hotel Wachau
- Hotel Stadt Melk
- Hotel Restaurant zur Post
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-2 for regional trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Taxi: Available outside the station
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Südtiroler Platz.
- Restaurant Imlauer
- Stieglitz
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Europa Salzburg
- Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre
- H+ Hotel Salzburg
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for ÖBB and Westbahn trains
- Hall 2: platforms 6-11 for regional and international trains
- Bus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 25
- S-Bahn: Line S3
- Trolleybus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
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