The average train between Dortmund and Wels takes 13h 5m and the fastest train takes 9h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Dortmund to Wels. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Dortmund and Wels. The earliest departure is at 1:42 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 10:17 PM which arrives into Wels at 3:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 13h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Wels. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Wels station via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.
Dortmund to Wels train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Wels train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Wels Hbf station.
Book your Dortmund to Wels train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and ÖBB.
The distance between Dortmund and Wels is 599.9 km. The road distance is 788 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Wels Hbf via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Nürnberg Hbf, and Passau Hbf in around 9h 24m.