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

The cheapest way to get from Paderborn to Wels is to bus which costs €50 - €110 and takes 12h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paderborn to Wels is to drive which takes 6h and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Paderborn and Wels?

No, there is no direct bus from Paderborn to Wels. However, there are services departing from Paderborn and arriving at Wels via Kassel and Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Paderborn and Wels?

No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to Wels. However, there are services departing from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Wels Hbf via Goettingen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.

How far is it from Paderborn to Wels?

The distance between Paderborn and Wels is 855 km. The road distance is 669.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Paderborn to Wels without a car is to bus which takes 12h 40m and costs €50 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Paderborn to Wels, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paderborn to Wels bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Paderborn to Wels train from?

Paderborn to Wels train services, operated by National Express, depart from Paderborn Hbf station.

Train or bus from Paderborn to Wels?

The best way to get from Paderborn to Wels is to bus which takes 12h 40m and costs €50 - €110. Alternatively, you can train via Nuremberg, which costs €85 - €270 and takes 8h 23m.

Where does the Paderborn to Wels bus arrive?

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

Where does the Paderborn to Wels train arrive?

Paderborn to Wels train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe station.

Can I drive from Paderborn to Wels?

Yes, the driving distance between Paderborn to Wels is 670 km. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Paderborn to Wels.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Wels?

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Paderborn to Wels - 11 ways to travel via train, car, car train, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Paderborn to Wels by car, car train, bus, train, night train, 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.

Drive, car train
best
1. Drive from Paderborn to Göttingencar
2. Take the car train from Göttingen to Salzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Welscar
6h 24m
€127–747
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paderborn to Kasselbus N69
2. Take the bus from Kassel to Munich central bus stationbus N73
3. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Welsbus 951
12h 40m
€53–106
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Göttingentrain Rb85
2. Take the night train from Goettingen to Wels Hbfnighttrain Nj
12h 30m
€91–306
Drive 669.5 km
1. Drive from Paderborn to Welscar 669.5 km
6h
€108–156
Train via Nuremberg
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Nürnberg Hbftrain 25
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Passau Hbftrain 91 / ...
4. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Wels Hbftrain Re / ...
8h 23m
€86–264
Train
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Wels Hbftrain Nightjet
10h 7m
€104–344
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane DUS - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
7h 3m
€113–327
Fly Paderborn Lippstadt Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane PAD - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
6h 48m
€182–518
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Langenhagen Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane HAJ - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
8h 26m
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Salzburg Airport
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane FRA - SZG
4. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
7h 53m
€167–432
Train to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane FMO - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
8h 36m
€163–419

Paderborn to Wels by bus

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12h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 855.2 km
Duration: 6h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Paderborn to Wels via Kassel and Munich central bus station in around 12h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Wels Hbf via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Nürnberg Hbf, and Passau Hbf in around 8h 23m.

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