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 38m and costs €160 - €500.

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 17h 51m.

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 Utrecht Centraal, Düsseldorf Hbf and Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 58m.

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 11h 58m and costs €130 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m 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 Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Wels?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Wels is to train via Munich which takes 11h 58m and costs €130 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €150 and takes 17h 51m.

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 31m 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, or car

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Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
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 38m
€160–497
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
€56–143
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal 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 Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Wels Hbftrain 961 / ...
11h 58m
€135–413
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
17h 51m
€91–149
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, 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
€192–512
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Vienna International Airport, train
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
€133–303
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Munich International Airport, train
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 Muenchen Ost to Wels Hbftrain
7h 51m
€178–384
Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Salzburg Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
3. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane DUS - SZG
4. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
8h 20m
€130–415
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels-Nordtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Linz Hbftrain Nj
17h 53m
€225–443
Drive 944.6 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Welscar 944.6 km
8h 31m
€170–246

Rotterdam to Wels by train

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Distance: 931.3 km
Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Wels Hbf via Utrecht Centraal, Duesseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, München Hbf, and Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 in around 11h 58m. 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 17h 51m.

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