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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Wels is to bus which costs €110 - €180 and takes 34h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Wels is to fly and train which takes 7h 9m and costs €100 - €370.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Wels?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Wels. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Wels Hbf via Halkali, Videle, Budapest-Keleti and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 24m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Wels?

The distance between Istanbul and Wels is 1588 km. The road distance is 1709.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Wels without a car is to bus and train which takes 27h 33m and costs €120 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Istanbul to Wels, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Wels train from?

Istanbul to Wels train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Wels?

Wels is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 8:48 PM in Istanbul and 6:48 PM in Wels.

Where does the Istanbul to Wels train arrive?

Istanbul to Wels train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Videle station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Wels?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Wels is 1709 km. It takes approximately 15h 46m to drive from Istanbul to Wels.

Where can I stay near Wels?

There are 365+ hotels available in Wels.

Istanbul to Wels - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

There are 10 ways to get from Istanbul 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 Istanbul to Salzburg Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane IST - SZG
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
7h 9m
€109–363
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Vienna International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane SAW - VIE
2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Wels Hbftrain
8h 18m
€74–325
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain Drf / ...
27h 33m
€121–278
Night train, train via Budapest
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Videlenighttrain
2. Take the train from Videle to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien Hbftrain Ec / ...
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Wels Hbftrain Ic
32h 24m
€103–179
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Westbahnhofnighttrain
3. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain Drf / ...
32h 10m
€128–186
Fly Istanbul to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane IST - VIE
2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Wels Hbftrain
7h 58m
€107–270
Fly Istanbul to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane IST - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
9h 37m
€140–421
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane SAW - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
9h 56m
€94–543
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Burgas Bus Station Southbus Arda-Tur
2. Take the bus from Burgas Bus Station South to Linz Industriezeile Bus Stopbus Citylines 27 / ...
34h 37m
€110–171
Drive 1,709.2 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Welscar 1,709.2 km
15h 46m
€277–401

Istanbul to Wels by bus and train

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27h 33mAverage Duration

€121Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,587.8 km
Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Wels, Austria?

You can take a bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Wels Hbf via Burgas Bus Station South, Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop, Linz/Donau Industriezeile, Linz/Donau Hauptbahnhof, and Linz Hbf in around 34h 37m.

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