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

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Wels is to bus which costs €27 - €60 and takes 7h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Wels is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs €65 - €95.

Is there a direct train between Dresden and Wels?

No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Wels. However, there are services departing from Dresden Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Wels Hbf via Leipzig Hbf and Passau Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

How far is it from Dresden to Wels?

The distance between Dresden and Wels is 423 km. The road distance is 411.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Dresden to Wels without a car is to bus which takes 7h 3m and costs €27 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Dresden to Wels, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Wels train from?

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

Train or bus from Dresden to Wels?

The best way to get from Dresden to Wels is to bus which takes 7h 3m and costs €27 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €90 - €210 and takes 7h 54m.

Where does the Dresden to Wels train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dresden to Wels?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Wels is 411 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Dresden to Wels.

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

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Where can I stay near Wels?

There are 388+ hotels available in Wels.

Dresden to Wels - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Dresden to Wels by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Linz Industriezeilebus N160 / ...
7h 3m
€27–56
Train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Passau Hbftrain 91
3. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Wels Hbftrain Re / ...
7h 54m
€92–210
Drive 411.3 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Welscar 411.3 km
4h 31m
€66–95
Fly Dresden Airport to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane DRS - SZG
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
7h 14m
€238–523
Bus via Prague
1. Take the bus from Dresden Bayrische Strasse to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus RegioJet 263
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Linz central train stationbus 197
7h 13m
€28–70
Train via Prague
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Děčín hlavní nádražítrain 27
2. Take the train from Decin Hlavni Nadrazi to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain 697 / ...
3. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Linz Hbftrain Ec
8h 28m
€40–120
Fly Dresden Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DRS - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
6h 16m
€156–333
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Dresden to Praha Hlavní nádražíbus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane PRG - VIE
3. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Wels Hbftrain
6h 49m

Dresden to Wels by bus and train

12Weekly Services

7h 3mAverage Duration

€27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 422.8 km
Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Dresden, Germany and Wels, Austria?

FlixBus operates a bus from Dresden central station to Linz Industriezeile twice daily. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Wels Hbf via Leipzig Hbf and Passau Hbf in around 7h 54m.

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