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

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Wels is to fly and train which costs €95 - €280 and takes 7h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Wels is to fly and train which takes 6h 40m and costs €110 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Helsinki and Wels?

No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Wels. However, there are services departing from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 and arriving at Hauptbahnhof via Warsaw, Bus Station West, Linz/Donau Industriezeile and Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 42m.

How far is it from Helsinki to Wels?

The distance between Helsinki and Wels is 1720 km.

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

The best way to get from Helsinki to Wels without a car is to bus and train via Vienna which takes 29h 38m and costs €210 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Helsinki to Wels, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helsinki to Wels bus from?

Helsinki to Wels bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 station.

Bus or fly from Helsinki to Wels?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Wels is to fly which takes 12h 7m and costs €130 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €250 and takes 33h 42m.

Where does the Helsinki to Wels bus arrive?

Helsinki to Wels bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Warsaw, Bus Station West.

What is the time difference between Helsinki and Wels?

Wels is 1h behind Helsinki. It is currently 12:52 AM in Helsinki and 11:52 PM in Wels.

Where can I stay near Wels?

There are 424+ hotels available in Wels.

Helsinki to Wels - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Helsinki to Wels by plane, train, bus, car, car ferry, ferry, or car train

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 Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane HEL - SZG
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
6h 40m
€111–338
Fly to Vienna International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane HEL - VIE
2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Wels Hbftrain
7h 38m
€95–275
Bus, train via Vienna
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Warsaw, Bus Station Westbus
2. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Ic
3. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain Drf / ...
29h 38m
€211–443
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Helsinki to Port Of Trelleborgcar
2. Take the car ferry from Trelleborg to Świnoujściecarferry
3. Drive from Swinoujscie to Welscar
41h 24m
€571–919
Fly to Linz Airport
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Linz Airport (LNZ)plane HEL - LNZ
12h 7m
€139–464
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane HEL - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
9h 2m
€142–388
Fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane HEL - PRG
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Linz Hbftrain
10h 28m
€102–335
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Warsaw, Bus Station Westbus N1206 / ...
2. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Linz Hbftrain Ic
32h 43m
€208–444
Bus
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Warsaw, Bus Station Westbus N1206 / ...
2. Take the bus from Warsaw, Bus Station West to Linz Industriezeilebus 1308
33h 42m
€144–250
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
2. Take the bus from Tallinn to Katowicebus
3. Take the train from Katowice to Linz Hbftrain Ic
42h 46m
€208–538
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Helsinki to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Salzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Welscar
37h 37m
€624–1,658

Helsinki to Wels by bus and train

14Weekly Services

29h 38mAverage Duration

€211Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,719.7 km
Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Wels, Austria?

Lufthansa, DAT Danish Air Transport, and two other airlines fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Linz Airport (LNZ) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Hauptbahnhof via Warsaw, Bus Station West, Linz Industriezeile, Linz/Donau Industriezeile, Linz/Donau Hauptbahnhof, and Hauptbahnhof in around 33h 42m.

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