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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Wels is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 10h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Wels is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Wels?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Wels. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Wels via Frankfurt central train station and Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Wels?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Wels. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Wels Hbf via Passau Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Mainz to Wels?

The distance between Mainz and Wels is 761 km. The road distance is 552.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Wels without a car is to bus which takes 10h 41m and costs €45 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Mainz to Wels, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Wels bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Mainz to Wels train from?

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

Train or bus from Mainz to Wels?

The best way to get from Mainz to Wels is to bus which takes 10h 41m and costs €45 - €85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €160 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Mainz to Wels bus arrive?

Mainz to Wels bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Mainz to Wels train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mainz to Wels?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Wels is 552 km. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Mainz to Wels.

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

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

Book your Mainz to Wels bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Wels?

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Mainz to Wels - 9 ways to travel via train, car, car train, bus, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Mainz to Wels by car, car train, bus, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, car train
best
1. Drive from Mainz to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Salzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Welscar
5h 16m
€132–174
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Passau Hbftrain 91 / ...
2. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Wels Hbftrain Re / ...
6h 20m
€42–153
Bus
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Munich central bus stationbus N280 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Welsbus 951
10h 41m
€45–83
Drive 552.1 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Welscar 552.1 km
4h 38m
€89–128
Fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane FRA - SZG
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
5h 2m
€138–340
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Passau Hbftrain 91 / ...
2. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Wels Hbftrain Re / ...
7h 20m
€58–159
Train #2
1. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Linz Hbftrain Nj
8h 33m
€62–100
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane FRA - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
6h 19m
€126–315
Fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane FRA - VIE
2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Wels Hbftrain
6h 30m
€96–247

Mainz to Wels by bus

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10h 41mAverage Duration

€45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 760.9 km
Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Mainz central train station to Wels via Frankfurt central train station and Munich central bus station in around 10h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Wels Hbf via Passau Hbf in around 6h 20m.

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