I am hoping to go for a very brief half-day trip from Vienna to Durnstein on th 26th Apr(sunday).
From the OBB website, it appears I could catch a train from either Vienna%26#39;s Sudbanhof (7.23 am, 0 changes, 2 hours) or Floridsdorf (7.44 am, 1 change, ~1.5 hours) to Durnstein Oberloiben.
I wonder if anyone could advise me on which train to take? And, I have been trying to look for Floridsdorf station but to no avail.
I plan to take the 12.19pm or 1.15 pm train back to Vienna, whereby the final destination is Floridsdorf. The next train is one that goes back to Westbahnhof but I think my ticket (group ticket) would not be valid on that train.
I will be staying somewhere near Westbanhof.
On a totally different note, I wonder if I could catch a train to Krems, and take a boat trip down to Durnstein and back to Krems. Is this feasible at all?
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Austrian Rail has recently announced that the train Bridge crossing the Danube by Tulln, the usual line for most trains Vienna- Krems - Dürnstein will be closed from the end of March through at least October . They replace the bridge now more than 100 years old.
A minor inconvenience adding some miutes to the trip but no extra big problem.
Floridsdorf is on the east side of the Danube and has a regional transfer center of streetcars, UBahn and regional trains - easy to rach and well signed for connections. I find it a convenient place to catch these trains.
This is very easy to reach from the area of the Westbahnhof via UBahn line U-6 Floridsdorf is the end station.
You can also get there via streetcar#31 from the area of Schottenring.
Schottenring also served by the UBahn lines U-2 and U-4.
You could also use U-6 for your return to the westbahnhof area.
The boat station in krems is about 3 kilometers from the Krems train station.
Bus # 1 will take you there or a short and cheap taxi ride.
The distance from Krems to Dürnstein is just 7-8 kilometers , scenic but not as nice as further up river. Less than ideal and expensive compared to the overall trip
check the boat firms
www.ddsg-blue-danube.at
www.brandner.at
I would look to an alternative.
Train from Westbahnhof to Melk - about the same time as floridsdorf - Krems-
Visit Melk Abbey- take boat down river from Melk to Krems- get off in Dürnstein- visit Dürnstein- then train back to Vienna .
see the Kombi offer for this on the ddsg site.
Makes a great day trip whichever way you decide.
Melk and Dürntein - oth most beautiful and interesting
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Hi Vertical,
Thanks for the brilliant advice! I wouldnt know of the temporary closure if not for your %26quot;insider%26#39;s%26quot; information!
Your idea sounds really good. I will think about it and maybe, do exactly as what you suggested!
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Do they still offer the Combo Ticket? That was a great deal when I took the train to see Melk, then the boat cruise down Danube. We did not stop a Durstein but got off at Krems instead. We detoured a bit in the little town of Stein and then walked to the train station (almost 30 minutes) and took the train back.
OBB%26#39;s site does not seem to offer the Combo Ticket beyond October 2008. I am sure it%26#39;s just not updated since they%26#39;ve offered it year after year, and it%26#39;s on DDSG%26#39;s site as well (see link below). Just go up to the OBB ticket counter and ask for it.
ddsg-blue-danube.at/english/…e_lwac_kombi.asp
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By the way, if you do end up going to Melk, be sure to study the directions in advance, especially on how to get to the pier from the abbey. It%26#39;s a solid 20 minute walk down and around. You need to allow enough time to reach the pier before the boat sails.
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The Melk - Krems combi ticket is very popular and yes is still available-
they offer various combinations for bikes , picnics wine etc.
No long walk needed from Krems boat station to train station.
Just at the street as you exit the boat landing is a bus stop ( Bus# 1 , I think) regular service including town center of Krems and the train station.
Last year , a small train was there also to provide a tour of Krems and includesa stop at the train station. Perhaps the train runs again this year. The bus certainly does.
The walk from Melk Abbey is not long and is mostly all downhill .Easily done.
Many tourists will be taking this route from the town center as the boat schedule is fixed- Signs I thinK too.
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Vertical,
I%26#39;ve been reading your earlier posts and was wondering if this is an option... Instead of visiting Krems, can I use Melk-Krems combi ticket to visit Durnstein and catch a train (is the fare included in combi ticket) back to Vienna from Durnstein?
Thanks!
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Hello terpcountry!
Good idea !
Dürnstein is a very intersting small village but much to see -
The Church /Stift well worth a visit - many old well maintainesd buildings and a few nice shops. Of course the ruins above the town that legend says was the location where Richard the Lionhearted held for ransom in the 1100s.
In Dürnstein lok carefully at the buildings - many from the 1500s- interesting architecture
some nice restaurants and wine taverns too.
The Alter Klosterkeller is very nice with a terrace giving nice views of the Danube.
Your combi ticket is good for the boat trip to Dürnstein or Krems.
The boat stop in Dürnstein is on the Promenede just below the town.
From the boat dock you can walk up the stairs you will see immediately in front of you- this will bring you quickly 2 minutes to the town center- or if these steps appear too steep - you can walk to the right perhaps 150 meters to the next set of steps - much less steep and brings you directly to the Church.
for good info on Dürnstein
their website
www.duernstein.at
available in english too.
some nice shops to buy wine etc too.
The Train station is just east of the town center - just walk easteard through the gate - slightly downhill passing a parking lot and folow signs Bahnhof ( train station- walk from the town center to trian station 7 minutes perhaps - a small cafe next to the station too while you wait.
Technically your combi ticket is just good for the route Krems - Vienna.
Dürnstein to Krems may be 1- 2 euro.
You can pay the driver - perhaps he will not even ask you to pay - this just a small regional train - show him your combi ticket .
Normally in Krems - the arriving train from FDürnstein is on the same or adjacent track for an easy transfer - schedules are co -ordinated so you are best to move quickly - normaaly the Vienna trian will have a sign in the window.
Note - due to construction of a new bridge over the Danube neqar The town of Tulln, the Vienna train arrives in Vienna Floridsdorf - eays transfer via streetcar # 31 or Ubahn Line U-6 to central Vienna.
In my opinion, this way of stopping in Dürnstein makes for a most interesting time.
The River from Dürnstein to Krems is just a short trip of 7 Kilometers - 4 + miles and is the least scenic of the entire Wachau area-
Enjoy your trip!
Shold you wish more info on Dürnstein or the Wachau - just ask- some of my favorite places.
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Thanks Vertical! You are truly a godsend. I am getting more information from you then the guidebooks I%26#39;ve been reading!
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Most Welcome terpCountry!
Happy to assist a little.
Dürnstein and the Wachau always a favorite place for me
I recently sent some info about it via a private messge to another poster-
have a website for you for the Alter Klosterkeller
www.alter-klosterkeller.at
nice relaxed dining in town -
their photos offer a true picture of the facilites - directly in the town.
Sanger Blondel hotel restaurant ok too.
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