What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Wels?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Wels is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Wels?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Wels is to drive which takes 6h 21m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Wels?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Wels. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Wels via Zurich Bus Station and Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Wels?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Wels. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Wels Hbf via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

How far is it from Basel to Wels?

The distance between Basel and Wels is 762 km. The road distance is 554.8 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Wels without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Wels without a car is to train via Munich which takes 8h 30m and costs €70 - €190.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Wels?

It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Basel to Wels, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Wels bus from?

Basel to Wels bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Wels train from?

Basel to Wels train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Wels?

The best way to get from Basel to Wels is to train via Munich which takes 8h 30m and costs €70 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 52m.

Where does the Basel to Wels bus arrive?

Basel to Wels bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Basel to Wels train arrive?

Basel to Wels train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Basel to Wels?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Wels is 555 km. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from Basel to Wels.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Wels?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Wels?

Book your Basel to Wels bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Wels?

There are 387+ hotels available in Wels.

Basel to Wels - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Wels by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Munich
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to München Hbftrain 60
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Wels Hbftrain Drf / ...
8h 30m
€70–187
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Zurich Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Munich central bus stationbus X06 / ...
3. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Welsbus 951
9h 52m
€41–71
Drive 554.8 km
1. Drive from Basel to Welscar 554.8 km
6h 21m
€95–137
Fly Basel to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane BSL - SZG
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
7h 10m
€114–287
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wels Hbftrain Rjx
8h 34m
€97–159
Fly Basel to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BSL - VIE
2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Wels Hbftrain
6h 23m
€82–249
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane ZRH - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
7h 21m
€159–326
Fly Basel to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BSL - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
7h 12m
€142–342
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ZRH - VIE
3. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Wels Hbftrain
7h 33m
€129–303
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane FRA - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
7h 21m
€161–401

Basel to Wels by train

6Weekly Trains

8h 30mAverage Duration

€70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 762.5 km
Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Wels, Austria?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Wels Hbf via München Hbf in around 8h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Wels via Zurich Bus Station and Munich central bus station in around 9h 52m.

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