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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Wels is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 14h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Wels is to fly and train which takes 4h 21m and costs €100 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Wels?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Wels. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Hauptbahnhof via Linz/Donau Industriezeile and Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Wels?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Wels. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Wels Hbf via Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.

How far is it from Geneva to Wels?

The distance between Geneva and Wels is 656 km. The road distance is 779.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Geneva to Wels without a car is to train which takes 10h 14m and costs €160 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Geneva to Wels, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Wels bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Geneva to Wels train from?

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

Train or bus from Geneva to Wels?

The best way to get from Geneva to Wels is to train which takes 10h 14m and costs €160 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 14h 37m.

Where does the Geneva to Wels bus arrive?

Geneva to Wels bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Linz Industriezeile station.

Where does the Geneva to Wels train arrive?

Geneva to Wels train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Wels?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Wels is 780 km. It takes approximately 7h 52m to drive from Geneva to Wels.

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

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Where can I stay near Wels?

There are 388+ hotels available in Wels.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Geneva to Wels by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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

Fly to Salzburg Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane GVA - SZG
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
5h 18m
€98–288
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Linz Industriezeilebus FlixBus 1921
14h 37m
€62–103
Train
1. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wels Hbftrain Rjx
10h 14m
€169–284
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Rosenheimbus
2. Take the train from Rosenheim to Wels Hbftrain Drf / ...
12h 26m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Genève to St. Gallentrain Ic1
2. Take the night train from St. Gallen(Ch) to Wels Hbfnighttrain Nj
13h 21m
€281–511
Fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane GVA - VIE
2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Wels Hbftrain
4h 21m
€107–274
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane GVA - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
5h 10m
€136–337
Drive 779.6 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Welscar 779.6 km
7h 52m
€135–195

Geneva to Wels by train

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10h 14mAverage Duration

€169Cheapest Price

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Distance: 655.6 km
Duration: 5h 18m

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

You can take a train from Genève to Wels Hbf via Zürich HB and Zuerich Hb in around 10h 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Geneva to Linz Industriezeile 3 times a week. Tickets cost €50–95 and the journey takes 12h 40m.

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