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

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Wels is to bus which costs €45 - €100 and takes 8h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Wels is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct train between Leipzig and Wels?

No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Wels. However, there are services departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Wels Hbf via Passau Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Wels?

The distance between Leipzig and Wels is 608 km. The road distance is 507.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Leipzig to Wels without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €70 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Leipzig to Wels, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Wels train from?

Leipzig to Wels train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.

Train or bus from Leipzig to Wels?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Wels is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €70 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €100 and takes 8h 54m.

Where does the Leipzig to Wels train arrive?

Leipzig to Wels train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Passau Hbf station.

Can I drive from Leipzig to Wels?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Wels is 507 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Leipzig to Wels.

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

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Where can I stay near Wels?

There are 364+ hotels available in Wels.

Leipzig to Wels - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Leipzig to Wels by train, bus, car, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Passau Hbf91 / ...
2. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Wels HbfRe / ...
5h 45m
€74–165
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Praha, ÚAN FlorencN367 / ...
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Linz central train station197
8h 54m
€46–97
Drive 507.4 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Wels507.4 km
4h 52m
€82–118
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)LEJ - SZG
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wels Hbf
7h 43m
€168–368
Train via Nuremberg
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf28 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Passau Hbf91 / ...
3. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Wels HbfRe / ...
6h 26m
€66–196
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)LEJ - VIE
2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Wels Hbf
6h 41m
€124–325
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhf
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)BER - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wels Hbf
6h 19m
€92–357

Leipzig to Wels by train

15Weekly Trains

5h 45mAverage Duration

€74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 607.9 km
Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Leipzig, Germany and Wels, Austria?

You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Wels Hbf via Passau Hbf in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leipzig central train station to Wels Hbf via Praha, ÚAN Florenc, Linz central train station, and Linz Hbf in around 8h 54m.

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