The average train between Wels and Lienz takes 5h and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Wels to Lienz. 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 every 2 hours between Wels and Lienz. The earliest departure is at 1:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Wels is at 8:41 PM which arrives into Lienz at 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Salzburg Hbf and take an average of 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 35m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Wels to Lienz? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Wels to Lienz. However, there are services departing from Wels station and arriving at Lienz station via Salzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
Wels to Lienz train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Wels Hbf station.
Wels to Lienz train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Lienz In Osttirol station.
Book your Wels to Lienz train tickets online with WESTbahn Gmbh, Railjet and 2 other operators.
The distance between Wels and Lienz is 176.4 km. The road distance is 312 km.
You can take a train from Wels Hbf to Lienz In Osttirol via Salzburg Hbf and Spittal-Millstaetter See in around 4h 38m.