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 €70 - €120 and takes 14h 26m.

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 2m and costs €110 - €260.

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 26m.

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 and Kufstein. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.

How far is it from Geneva to Wels?

The distance between Geneva and Wels is 656 km. The road distance is 779.7 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 46m and costs €140 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m 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, bus or fly from Geneva to Wels?

The best way to get from Geneva to Wels is to train which takes 10h 46m and costs €140 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 14h 26m, you could also fly, which costs €220 - €410 and takes 5h 59m.

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 53m to drive from Geneva to Wels.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Wels?

There are 433+ hotels available in Wels.

Geneva to Wels - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Geneva to Wels by plane, train, bus, 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 Hbf to Wels Hbftrain
4h 42m
€144–378
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Linz Industriezeilebus FlixBus 1921
14h 26m
€71–115
Train
1. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Kufsteintrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Kufstein to Wels Hbftrain 979 / ...
10h 46m
€149–440
Drive 779.7 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Welscar 779.7 km
7h 53m
€138–199
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 2m
€112–260
Fly to Linz Airport
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Linz Airport (LNZ)plane GVA - LNZ
5h 59m
€220–410
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 Muenchen Ost to Wels Hbftrain
5h 12m
€159–350
Train via Salzburg
1. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Salzburg Hbftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wels Hbftrain 969 / ...
11h 8m
€184–490
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Geneva Bus Station to St. Gallen Lagerstrassebus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the train from Bregenz Riedenburg to Wels Hbftrain 79215 / ...
13h 27m
€128–213

Geneva to Wels by train

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10h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 656.3 km
Duration: 4h 42m

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

You can take a train from Genève to Wels Hbf via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, and Kufstein in around 10h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Geneva to Linz Industriezeile 3 times a week. Tickets cost €60–110 and the journey takes 12h 50m.

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