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

The cheapest way to get from Nuremberg to Wels is to bus which costs €19 - €28 and takes 6h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nuremberg to Wels is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Nuremberg and Wels?

No, there is no direct bus from Nuremberg station to Wels. However, there are services departing from Nuremberg Central Bus Station and arriving at Wels Magazinstraße via Linz/Donau Hauptbahnhof B3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Nuremberg and Wels?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Nuernberg Hbf and arriving at Wels Hbf. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Nuremberg to Wels?

The distance between Nuremberg and Wels is 298 km. The road distance is 303.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Nuremberg to Wels without a car is to train via Passau which takes 3h 29m and costs €35 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Nuremberg to Wels, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nuremberg to Wels bus from?

Nuremberg to Wels bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Nuremberg Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Nuremberg to Wels train from?

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

Train or bus from Nuremberg to Wels?

The best way to get from Nuremberg to Wels is to train via Passau which takes 3h 29m and costs €35 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €28 and takes 6h 10m.

Where does the Nuremberg to Wels bus arrive?

Nuremberg to Wels bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Linz Wissensturm station.

Where does the Nuremberg to Wels train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nuremberg to Wels?

Yes, the driving distance between Nuremberg to Wels is 303 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Nuremberg to Wels.

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

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

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

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Train via Passau
best
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Passau Hbf91 / ...
2. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Wels HbfRe / ...
3h 29m
€39–113
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg Central Bus Station to Linz WissensturmUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3644 / ...
6h 10m
€20–28
Night train
1. Take the night train from Nuernberg Hbf to Wels HbfNj
3h 53m
€35–260
Drive 303.3 km
1. Drive from Nuremberg to Wels303.3 km
2h 35m
€49–71
Train
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Wels HbfNightjet
3h 53m
€45–160

Nuremberg to Wels by train

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3h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 297.7 km
Duration: 3h 29m

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

You can take a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Wels Hbf via Passau Hbf in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Nuremberg Central Bus Station to Linz Wissensturm twice a week. Tickets cost €12–18 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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