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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Wels is to drive which costs €95 - €150 and takes 6h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Wels is to train and fly which takes 6h 15m and costs €190 - €600.

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, Bahnhof and arriving at Wels via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.

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 Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

How far is it from Basel to Wels?

The distance between Basel and Wels is 657 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 which takes 8h 34m and costs €100 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 8h 34m 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 GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Wels train from?

Basel to Wels train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Wels?

The best way to get from Basel to Wels is to train which takes 8h 34m and costs €100 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 42m, you could also fly, which costs €220 - €700 and takes 7h 13m.

Where does the Basel to Wels bus arrive?

Basel to Wels bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at München, ZOB station.

Where does the Basel to Wels train arrive?

Basel to Wels train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB 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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Basel to Wels - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 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
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wels Hbftrain Rjx
8h 34m
€108–212
Drive 554.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Basel to Welscar 554.8 km
6h 21m
€98–141
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to München, ZOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Welsbus 951
9h 42m
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
6h 40m
€157–458
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to München Hbftrain 60
2. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Wels Hbftrain 961 / ...
8h 35m
€140–312
Fly Basel to Linz Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Linz Airport (LNZ)plane BSL - LNZ
7h 13m
€229–663
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 24m
€105–314
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
6h 15m
€193–555
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 Muenchen Ost to Wels Hbftrain
7h 22m
€188–474
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 Muenchen Ost to Wels Hbftrain
7h 13m
€185–405
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
€148–373

Basel to Wels by train

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8h 34mAverage Duration

€108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 656.9 km
Duration: 8h 34m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Wels Hbf via Zürich HB and Zuerich Hb in around 8h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Wels via Munich central bus station in around 9h 42m.

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