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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Wels is to bus and train via Prague which costs €100 - €170 and takes 28h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Wels is to fly and train which takes 6h 15m and costs €120 - €360.

Is there a direct train between Riga and Wels?

No, there is no direct train from Riga to Wels. However, there are services departing from Riga-Pasazieru and arriving at Wels Hbf via Kaišiadorys, Kaunas, Warszawa Centralna and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 33m.

How far is it from Riga to Wels?

The distance between Riga and Wels is 1373 km. The road distance is 1472 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Wels without a car is to bus and train which takes 25h 30m and costs €85 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Riga to Wels, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Wels train from?

Riga to Wels train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Riga-Pasazieru station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Wels?

Wels is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 1:23 AM in Riga and 12:23 AM in Wels.

Where does the Riga to Wels train arrive?

Riga to Wels train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Kaisiadorys station.

Can I drive from Riga to Wels?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Wels is 1472 km. It takes approximately 15h 21m to drive from Riga to Wels.

Where can I stay near Wels?

There are 358+ hotels available in Wels.

Riga to Wels - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Riga to Wels by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Salzburg Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane RIX - SZG
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
6h 15m
€124–358
Fly to Vienna International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane RIX - VIE
2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Wels Hbftrain
7h 13m
€69–256
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)bus N1227
2. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain Drf / ...
25h 30m
€85–189
Train
1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Kaisiadorystrain 151
2. Take the train from Kaunas to Warszawa Centralnatrain
3. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Wien Hauptbahnhoftrain Ic
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Wels Hbftrain Ic
25h 33m
€188–247
Drive 1,472 km
1. Drive from Riga to Welscar 1,472 km
15h 21m
€237–342
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane RIX - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
8h 42m
€140–378
Fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane RIX - PRG
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Linz Hbftrain
10h 14m
€83–242
Bus, train via Prague
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus 848103
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Linz Hbftrain Ec
28h 51m
€104–168

Riga to Wels by bus, subway, and train

4Weekly Services

25h 30mAverage Duration

€85Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,373 km
Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Wels, Austria?

You can take a train from Riga-Pasazieru to Wels Hbf via Kaišiadorys, Kaunas, Warszawa Centralna, Wien Hauptbahnhof, and Wien Hbf in around 25h 33m.

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