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 €45 - €95 and takes 12h 35m.

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 5h 54m 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 35m.

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 Hbf and arriving at Wels Hbf via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Nürnberg Hbf and Passau Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

How far is it from Paderborn to Wels?

The distance between Paderborn and Wels is 687 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 train via Nuremberg which takes 8h 19m and costs €120 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 8h 19m 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 train via Nuremberg which takes 8h 19m and costs €120 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €95 and takes 12h 35m.

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 5h 54m 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?

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Where can I stay near Wels?

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Paderborn to Wels - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Paderborn to Wels by train, bus, night train, car, car 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.

Train via Nuremberg
best
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 19m
€123–316
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 35m
€49–94
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
€77–273
Drive 669.5 km
1. Drive from Paderborn to Welscar 669.5 km
5h 54m
€108–156
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Paderborn to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Welscar
8h 27m
€150–196
Train
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Wels Hbftrain Nightjet
10h 6m
€80–196
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
6h 41m
€190–494
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
6h 58m
€124–333
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 53m
€212–377
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 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 40m
€183–359
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Linz 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 Linz Airport (LNZ)plane FRA - LNZ
8h 14m
€153–280

Paderborn to Wels by train

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8h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 686.6 km
Duration: 8h 19m

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

You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Wels Hbf via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Nürnberg Hbf, and Passau Hbf in around 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paderborn to Wels via Kassel and Munich central bus station in around 12h 35m.

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