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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Wels is to train and night train which costs €55 - €150 and takes 14h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Wels is to train and fly which takes 5h 39m and costs €110 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Wels?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Wels. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Wels Hbf via Passau ZOB Hbf Haltestelle 13/Reisebüro Niedermayer and Eferding Busterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 55m.

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 Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal, Düsseldorf Hbf and München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Wels?

The distance between Rotterdam and Wels is 931 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 via Munich which takes 12h 3m and costs €130 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Rotterdam to Wels, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Wels bus from?

Rotterdam to Wels bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Wels train from?

Rotterdam to Wels train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Alexander station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Wels?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Wels is to train via Munich which takes 12h 3m and costs €130 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €150 and takes 16h 55m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Wels bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Wels bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Passau central train station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Wels train arrive?

Rotterdam to Wels train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Wels?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Wels is 945 km. It takes approximately 8h 32m to drive from Rotterdam to Wels.

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

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Rotterdam to Wels - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Rotterdam to Wels by train, plane, 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.

Train, fly to Salzburg Airport
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane AMS - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
5h 39m
€119–326
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the night train from Utrecht Centraal to Wels Hbfnighttrain Nj
14h 5m
€56–144
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Wels Hbftrain Drf / ...
12h 3m
€135–404
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Passau central train stationbus 1924
2. Take the bus from Passau ZOB Hbf Haltestelle 13/Reisebüro Niedermayer to Eferding Busterminalbus 670
16h 55m
€84–141
Train, fly to Linz Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Linz Airport (LNZ)plane AMS - LNZ
7h 56m
€142–512
Train, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane AMS - VIE
3. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Wels Hbftrain
6h 57m
€113–303
Train, fly to Munich International Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane AMS - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
7h 51m
€160–346
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Wels Hbftrain
14h 28m
€112–274
Drive 944.6 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Welscar 944.6 km
8h 32m
€168–243
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Salzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Welscar
8h 42m
€202–275

Rotterdam to Wels by train

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12h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 930.5 km
Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Wels Hbf via Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal, Duesseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, and München Hbf in around 12h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Wels Hbf via Passau ZOB Hbf Haltestelle 13/Reisebüro Niedermayer and Eferding Busterminal in around 16h 55m.

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