🚂 Melk to Vienna
Danube Valley railway corridor, Austria
📋 Fast Facts
- Distance: approximately 65 km along the Danube Valley
- Travel time: 1–1.5 hours by train
- Operator: ÖBB (Austrian Federal Railways)
- Region: Lower Austria, UNESCO World Heritage Danube Valley
The Melk to Vienna railway route traverses the scenic Danube Valley in Lower Austria, one of Central Europe's most historically significant and visually distinctive corridors. This rail line connects the Benedictine monastery town of Melk with the Austrian capital, passing through rolling vineyard terraces, medieval towns, and riverside landscapes designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The route has served as a vital transportation link for over a century and remains integral to regional and ...