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

The cheapest way to get from Groningen to Wels is to bus which costs €70 - €130 and takes 19h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Groningen to Wels is to drive which takes 8h 10m and costs €160 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Groningen and Wels?

No, there is no direct bus from Groningen station to Wels. However, there are services departing from Groningen central station and arriving at Wels via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Groningen and Wels?

No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Wels. However, there are services departing from Groningen and arriving at Wels Hbf via Zwolle and Deventer. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.

How far is it from Groningen to Wels?

The distance between Groningen and Wels is 1131 km. The road distance is 938.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Groningen to Wels without a car is to bus which takes 19h 35m and costs €70 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 8h 44m to get from Groningen to Wels, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Groningen to Wels bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Groningen to Wels train from?

Groningen to Wels train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.

Train or bus from Groningen to Wels?

The best way to get from Groningen to Wels is to bus which takes 19h 35m and costs €70 - €130. Alternatively, you can train via Munich, which costs €180 - €600 and takes 12h 32m.

Where does the Groningen to Wels bus arrive?

Groningen to Wels bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Groningen to Wels train arrive?

Groningen to Wels train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Zwolle station.

Can I drive from Groningen to Wels?

Yes, the driving distance between Groningen to Wels is 938 km. It takes approximately 8h 10m to drive from Groningen to Wels.

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

Book your Groningen to Wels bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Wels?

There are 388+ hotels available in Wels.

Groningen to Wels - 10 ways to travel via train, car, car train, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Groningen to Wels by car, car train, bus, train, night 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.

Drive, car train
best
1. Drive from Groningen to Hannover Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Salzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Welscar
8h 44m
€166–896
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Munich central bus stationbus FlixBus 027
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Welsbus 951
19h 35m
€72–123
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Groningen to Zwolletrain Sprinter / ...
2. Take the night train from Deventer to Wels Hbfnighttrain Nj
13h 50m
€94–350
Drive 938.4 km
1. Drive from Groningen to Welscar 938.4 km
8h 10m
€165–237
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Groningen to Zwolletrain
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
5. Take the train from München Hbf to Wels Hbftrain Drf / ...
12h 32m
€180–579
Train
1. Take the train from Groningen to Zwolletrain
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Enschedetrain
3. Take the train from Enschede to Dortmund Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Wels Hbftrain
15h 52m
€159–536
Train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Groningen to Goudatrain
2. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane RTM - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
8h 13m
€282–886
Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Salzburg Airport
1. Take the train from Groningen to Zwolletrain
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
4. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane DUS - SZG
5. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
9h 11m
€139–451
Train, train to Bremen Airport, fly to Munich International Airport
1. Take the train from Groningen to Bad Nieuweschanstrain
2. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Bremen Hbftrain
3. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BRE - MUC
4. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
9h 48m
€168–436
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Groningen to Den Haag Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane AMS - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
10h 3m
€150–457

Groningen to Wels by bus

5Weekly Buses

19h 35mAverage Duration

€72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,131 km
Duration: 8h 44m

What companies run services between Groningen, Netherlands and Wels, Austria?

You can take a bus from Groningen central station to Wels via Munich central bus station in around 19h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Groningen to Wels Hbf via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal, Duesseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, and München Hbf in around 12h 32m.

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