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

The cheapest way to get from Prague to Wels is to bus which costs €17 - €45 and takes 4h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Prague to Wels is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct train between Prague and Wels?

No, there is no direct train from Prague to Wels. However, there are services departing from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi and arriving at Wels Hbf via Linz Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Prague to Wels?

The distance between Prague and Wels is 270 km. The road distance is 271.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Prague to Wels without a car is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs €17 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Prague to Wels, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Prague to Wels train from?

Prague to Wels train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station.

Train or bus from Prague to Wels?

The best way to get from Prague to Wels is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs €17 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €120 and takes 4h 5m.

Where does the Prague to Wels train arrive?

Prague to Wels train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Linz Hbf station.

Can I drive from Prague to Wels?

Yes, the driving distance between Prague to Wels is 272 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Prague to Wels.

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

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Where can I stay near Wels?

There are 388+ hotels available in Wels.

Prague to Wels - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Prague to Wels by bus, train, or car

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Praha, Hlavní Nádraží to Linz central train stationbus 197
4h 5m
€18–43
Train
1. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Linz Hbftrain Ec
4h 5m
€31–118
Drive 271.7 km
1. Drive from Prague to Welscar 271.7 km
3h 4m
€45–65
Bus via Linz/Donau Fernheizkraftwerk
1. Take the bus from Prague Burger King Florenc Bus Station to Linz Industriezeile Bus Stopbus FlixBus
4h 55m

Prague to Wels by bus and train

11Weekly Services

4h 5mAverage Duration

€18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 270.4 km
Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Prague, Czechia and Wels, Austria?

FlixBus operates a bus from Praha, Hlavní Nádraží to Linz central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €15–27 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, ÖBB EuroCity operates a train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Linz Hbf 4 times a day. Tickets cost €55–110 and the journey takes 3h 45m. České dráhy (ČD) also services this route once daily.

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