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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Salzburg to Wachau

Composite routes from Salzburg to Wachau

Cheapest
2 h 16 min
Car
226 km.
from $12
Other
3 h 34 min
Train, Bus
186 km.
from $79.50

Transport providers

Train operators

WESTbahn Gmbh

Phone:
+43 1 89900
Email:
Website:
westbahn.at/
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Amstetten
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.09–$59.78

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Amstetten
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.52–$46.74

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Amstetten Noe to Melk
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.61–$10.87

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Amstetten
Ave. Duration:
2h 7m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.87–$51.09

ÖBB Intercity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Amstetten
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.22–$59.78

Bus operators

Euro Bus MK

Phone:
+389 46 787 312
Website:
eurobus.mk/
Bus from Salzburg Hbf to Sankt
Ave. Duration:
2h 43m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$13.04–$17.39

Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region - VOR

Phone:
0800 22 23 24
Email:
Website:
vor.at/
Bus from Melk Bahnhof to Willendorf/Wachau
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.13–$11.14

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Salzburg to Wachau?

The cheapest way to get from Salzburg to Wachau is to bus which costs $20.65 - $29.35 and takes 4h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salzburg to Wachau?

The fastest way to get from Salzburg to Wachau is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $42.39 - $65.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Salzburg and Wachau?

No, there is no direct bus from Salzburg to Wachau. However, there are services departing from Salzburg Hbf and arriving at Schwallenbach Bundesstraße via St. Pölten Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Salzburg to Wachau?

The distance between Salzburg and Wachau is 241 km. The road distance is 230.6 km.

How do I travel from Salzburg to Wachau without a car?

The best way to get from Salzburg to Wachau without a car is to train and line 715 bus which takes 3h 34m and costs $38.04 - $86.96 .

How long does it take to get from Salzburg to Wachau?

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Salzburg to Wachau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salzburg to Wachau bus from?

Salzburg to Wachau bus services, operated by Euro Bus MK, depart from Salzburg Hbf station.

Where does the Salzburg to Wachau bus arrive?

Salzburg to Wachau bus services, operated by Euro Bus MK, arrive at Sankt Pölten station.

Can I drive from Salzburg to Wachau?

Yes, the driving distance between Salzburg to Wachau is 231 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Salzburg to Wachau.

Where can I stay near Wachau?

There are 384+ hotels available in Wachau. Prices start at $34.57 per night.
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