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 - €75 and takes 9h 1m.

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 47m and costs €80 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Leipzig and Wels?

No, there is no direct bus from Leipzig station to Wels. However, there are services departing from Leipzig central train station and arriving at Hauptbahnhof via Linz/Donau Industriezeile and Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.

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 Nürnberg Hbf and Muenchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Wels?

The distance between Leipzig and Wels is 723 km. The road distance is 511.5 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 via Nuremberg which takes 6h 53m and costs €130 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Leipzig to Wels, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Wels bus from?

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

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, bus or fly from Leipzig to Wels?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Wels is to train via Nuremberg which takes 6h 53m and costs €130 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 9h 1m, you could also fly, which costs €260 - €800 and takes 8h 41m.

Where does the Leipzig to Wels bus arrive?

Leipzig to Wels bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Linz Industriezeile station.

Where does the Leipzig to Wels train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leipzig to Wels?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Wels is 512 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Leipzig to Wels.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Wels?

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Leipzig to Wels - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 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 via Nuremberg
best
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 28 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain 29 / ...
3. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Wels Hbftrain 961 / ...
6h 53m
€132–379
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Linz Industriezeilebus N881
9h 1m
€45–72
Drive 511.5 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Welscar 511.5 km
4h 47m
€85–122
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane LEJ - SZG
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wels Hbftrain
6h 43m
€197–464
Train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Rj
3. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Linz Hbftrain Ec
9h 21m
€90–252
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Linz Airport
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Linz Airport (LNZ)plane LEJ - LNZ
8h 41m
€269–779
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Berlin Suedkreuztrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane BER - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wels Hbftrain
6h 13m
€133–474
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane LEJ - VIE
2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Wels Hbftrain
5h 53m
€130–360

Leipzig to Wels by train

120Weekly Trains

6h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 722.7 km
Duration: 6h 53m

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

You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Wels Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf, München Hbf, and Muenchen Hbf in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leipzig central train station to Linz Industriezeile 5 times a week. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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