With its medieval castle ruins and wildly romantic vineyards, the Wachau is one of the most impressive landscapes in the heart of Austria. The 36 km long section of the Danube has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site as a site of "outstanding and universal value". Melk Abbey is one of the most beautiful uniform baroque ensembles in Europe. Visitors can look forward to excitingly designed museum rooms, magnificent halls such as the Marble Hall and library, an unforgettable view of the Danube valley and the high baroque abbey church. The Abbey Park invites you to relax from May to October. The viewing terrace of the North Bastion offers a sweeping view of the park, the abbey buildings and the surrounding area. Change your perspective. Because only on board a boat can you experience the Wachau in its true entirety. During the leisurely journey, you can enjoy an unobstructed view of the natural and cultural beauty of both banks. Travel relaxed on board one of the DDSG Blue Danube ships through the world cultural heritage region of Wachau.

Services

ÖBB rail travel 2nd class from Vienna and back
Ship fare from Melk to Krems or vice versa (DDSG Blue Danube)
Entrance to Melk Abbey (without guided tour, surcharge on the site € 3,50 per person)

per person from € 74,-

BUY TICKET

Booking
Booking and information about the Wachau-Ticket:
- at all ÖBB ticket counters
- online in the shop area of the ÖBB ticket shop shop.oebbtickets.at/en/shop
- mobile via ÖBB App
- at the ÖBB customer service +43 (0)5 1717
- at the ÖBB travel agencies
For bookings from abroad, we recommend the ÖBB customer service at +43 (0)5 1717, in particular for rail passengers. Tickets are sent by mail (mail charges € 5,- per postal item) – bookings must be made in due time!
Attention! Print@home not possible! The ticket must be printed at a ÖBB ticket vending machine in Austria.

Prices

price examples:

29.03.-02.11.2025

	adult with VC*	adult	children 6<15 J.
Vienna	74	85	47

* Price with a valid ÖBB VORTEILSCARD
Children below the age of 6 are free

With the VORTEILSCARD Family, a maximum of 4 children aged 6 - 14.99 can travel free of charge on the train. You pay the cooperation partner's share for the children on site.

ÖBB Rail Tours-Tip

The Wachau is also a landmark for its excellent wines. Enjoy a small wine tasting on board during the cruise.

Attention:

From 29.03.-25.04. as well as from 06.10.-02.11.2025 limited shipping times. Please enquire about the current boat connections before purchasing your Wachau ticket.

Infos

Infos to your wachau-ticket

The Wachau-Ticket is valid within 2 calendar days for one return journey (36 hours from the start of the journey). Departure from the listed ÖBB station to the respective destination with an ÖBB train of your choice from the valid ÖBB timetable. The Wachau Ticket is not valid on night trains.

The course of the journey is to be arranged individually and is the responsibility of the customer (timetable enquiries etc.)

Attention:
From 29.03.-25.04. as well as from 06.10.-02.11.2025 limited shipping times. Please enquire about the current boat connections before purchasing your Wachau ticket.
Rebooking and cancellation
Are you unable to go on your trip?
- Cancellation before the 1st date of validity of the Wachau-Ticket: You will receive a 100 % refund of the Kombiticket.
- Cancellation after the 1st date of validity of the Wachau-Ticket: No refund of the Kombiticket is possible.
In order to receive a refund, it is necessary to return the entire set of unused tickets! It is not possible to get a refund for partially unused services!

A rebooking is treated as a cancellation and a new booking.