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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Wels is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 16h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Wels is to fly and train which takes 3h and costs €150 - €900.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Wels?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Wels. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Wels Hbf via Bruxelles Midi, Frankfurt and Passau Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Wels?

The distance between Rotterdam and Wels is 873 km. The road distance is 944.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Wels without a car is to train which takes 11h 51m and costs €140 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 3h to get from Rotterdam to Wels, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Wels train from?

Rotterdam to Wels train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Wels?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Wels is to train which takes 11h 51m and costs €140 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 16h 4m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Wels train arrive?

Rotterdam to Wels train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Wels?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Wels is 945 km. It takes approximately 8h 40m to drive from Rotterdam to Wels.

Where can I stay near Wels?

There are 364+ hotels available in Wels.

Rotterdam to Wels - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

There are 8 ways to get from Rotterdam to Wels by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, night train, car, or car train

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

Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)RTM - SZG
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wels Hbf
3h
€152–857
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Conradstraat to Linz WissensturmUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3632 / ...
16h 4m
€49–83
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Frankfurt79
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Passau Hbf91 / ...
4. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Wels HbfRe / ...
11h 51m
€141–372
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Passau central train station1924
2. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Wels HbfRe / ...
15h 3m
€94–154
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht CentraalIntercity
2. Take the night train from Utrecht Centraal to Wels HbfNj
12h 12m
€81–309
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)AMS - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wels Hbf
5h 36m
€116–405
Drive 944.6 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Wels944.6 km
8h 40m
€166–239
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Fulda
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Salzburg Hbf
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Wels
8h 41m
€200–273

Rotterdam to Wels by train

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11h 51mAverage Duration

€141Cheapest Price

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Distance: 872.8 km
Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Wels, Austria?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Wels Hbf via Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, Frankfurt, and Passau Hbf in around 11h 51m. Alternatively, Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Rotterdam Conradstraat to Linz Wissensturm twice a week. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 15h 45m.

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