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 - €170 and takes 34h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Wels is to bus and fly and train which takes 7h 25m and costs €100 - €320.

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 31h 47m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Wels?

The distance between Istanbul and Wels is 1591 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 €130 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 25m 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 10:50 PM in Istanbul and 8:50 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 39m to drive from Istanbul to Wels.

Where can I stay near Wels?

There are 364+ hotels available in Wels.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Istanbul to Wels by bus, plane, train, 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.

Bus to Istanbul, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)IST - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wels Hbf
7h 25m
€109–314
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)SAW - VIE
2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Wels Hbf
8h 25m
€82–305
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Wels HbfDrf / ...
27h 33m
€131–268
Night train, train via Budapest
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Videle
2. Take the train from Videle to Budapest-KeletiIr
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien HbfEc / ...
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Wels HbfIce
31h 47m
€137–221
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Videle
2. Take the night train from Videle to Wien Hbf
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Wels HbfIce
33h 50m
€117–181
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)IST - VIE
3. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Wels Hbf
8h 24m
€110–241
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Munich International Airport (MUC)IST - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Wels Hbf
9h 55m
€147–399
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)SAW - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Wels Hbf
9h 57m
€119–583
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Burgas Bus Station SouthArda-Tur
2. Take the bus from Burgas Bus Station South to Linz Industriezeile Bus StopCitylines 27 / ...
34h 33m
€110–167
Drive 1,709.2 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Wels1,709.2 km
15h 39m
€273–395

Istanbul to Wels by bus and train

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27h 33mAverage Duration

€131Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,590.7 km
Duration: 7h 25m

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 33m.

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