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

The cheapest way to get from Munich to Wels is to bus which costs €20 - €35 and takes 3h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Munich to Wels is to car train and drive which takes 1h 52m and costs €100 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Munich and Wels?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Munich central bus station station and arriving at Wels. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Munich and Wels?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ostbahnhof and arriving at Wels Hbf. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 21m.

How far is it from Munich to Wels?

The distance between Munich and Wels is 242 km. The road distance is 204.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Munich to Wels without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs €40 - €80.

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

The train from Ostbahnhof to Wels Hbf takes 2h 21m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Munich to Wels bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Munich to Wels train from?

Munich to Wels train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Ostbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Munich to Wels?

The best way to get from Munich to Wels is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs €40 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 3h 10m.

Where does the Munich to Wels bus arrive?

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

Where does the Munich to Wels train arrive?

Munich to Wels train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Wels Hbf station.

Can I drive from Munich to Wels?

Yes, the driving distance between Munich to Wels is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Munich to Wels.

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

Book your Munich to Wels train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Munich to Wels bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Wels?

There are 160+ hotels available in Wels.

Munich to Wels - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and car train

There are 5 ways to get from Munich to Wels by train, bus, car, or car train

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 Ostbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain Drf / ...
2h 21m
€40–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Welsbus 951
3h 10m
€20–35
Drive 204.1 km
1. Drive from Munich to Welscar 204.1 km
2h 5m
€33–48
Train via Salzburg
1. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Freilassingtrain Re
2. Take the train from Freilassing to Wels Hbftrain 5055 / ...
4h 54m
€38–68
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from München Ost to Salzburg Hbfcartrain 1393
2. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Welscar
1h 52m
€109–133

Munich to Wels by train

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2h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 242.2 km
Duration: 2h 21m

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

WESTbahn Gmbh operates a train from Ostbahnhof to Wels Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €40–80 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Munich central bus station to Wels once daily. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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