Getting to Wachau
Everything you need to plan your journey — flights, trains, car rental, and getting around once you arrive.
By Air
Vienna International (VIE)
80 minutes drive to Wachau
Airlines serving this airport:
By Train
GoodStation
Melk / Krems an der Donau
From the Capital
1h train from Vienna to Melk or Krems; stations at both ends of the Wachau
Car Rental
Train + bike or Danube river cruise are excellent alternatives to driving
Local Transport
Rideshare
Limited
Public Transit
Good train connections; Wachau ferry boats along the Danube
Bike Rental
Available
Driving Tips
- 1
The Danube bike path through Wachau is world-class
- 2
River cruises stop at Dürnstein and other wine villages
- 3
Compact region — train + walking covers most of it
Region Location
Tours & Experiences in Wachau
Book wine tours directly with Viator or GetYourGuide
Wachau Wine Tasting Tours
Guided tastings at top wineries in Wachau with an expert sommelier.
Wachau Food & Wine Experiences
Pair local cuisine with regional wines on a food and wine tour of Wachau.
Wachau Winery Day Trips
Small-group day trips to the most celebrated estates and vineyards in Wachau.
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