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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Wels is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 14h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Wels is to fly and train which takes 5h 24m and costs €90 - €320.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Wels?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Wels Hbf. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 26m.

How far is it from Essen to Wels?

The distance between Essen and Wels is 900 km. The road distance is 761.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Wels without a car is to train via Munich which takes 8h 50m and costs €170 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Essen to Wels, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Wels train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Wels?

The best way to get from Essen to Wels is to train via Munich which takes 8h 50m and costs €170 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 14h 43m.

Where does the Essen to Wels train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Wels?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Wels is 762 km. It takes approximately 6h 19m to drive from Essen to Wels.

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

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Where can I stay near Wels?

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Essen to Wels - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Essen to Wels by train, bus, night train, car, car train, 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 Essen Hbf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Wels Hbftrain Drf / ...
8h 50m
€173–242
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Duisburg Portsmouthplatz to Linz Wissensturmbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3632
14h 43m
€42–79
Night train
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Wels Hbfnighttrain Nj
10h 26m
€65–270
Drive 761.7 km
1. Drive from Essen to Welscar 761.7 km
6h 19m
€122–176
Train
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Wels Hbftrain Nightjet
11h 57m
€126–450
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Essen to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Salzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Welscar
6h 42m
€152–203
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane DUS - SZG
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
5h 24m
€91–317
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
6h 36m
€134–342
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
7h 4m
€133–369
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane DUS - VIE
2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Wels Hbftrain
6h 53m
€94–299
Train to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane FMO - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
7h 58m
€164–358

Essen to Wels by train

73Weekly Trains

8h 50mAverage Duration

€173Cheapest Price

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Distance: 900.1 km
Duration: 8h 50m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Wels Hbf via München Hbf in around 8h 50m. Alternatively, Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Duisburg Portsmouthplatz to Linz Wissensturm once a week. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 13h.

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