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

The cheapest way to get from Solothurn to Wels is to train and bus via Munich which costs €55 - €120 and takes 9h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Solothurn to Wels is to drive which takes 5h 58m and costs €100 - €150.

Is there a direct train between Solothurn and Wels?

No, there is no direct train from Solothurn to Wels. However, there are services departing from Solothurn and arriving at Wels Hbf via St. Gallen(Ch). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.

How far is it from Solothurn to Wels?

The distance between Solothurn and Wels is 685 km. The road distance is 595.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Solothurn to Wels without a car is to train which takes 8h 52m and costs €110 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 8h 52m to get from Solothurn to Wels, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Solothurn to Wels train from?

Solothurn to Wels train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Solothurn station.

Where does the Solothurn to Wels train arrive?

Solothurn to Wels train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at St. Gallen station.

Can I drive from Solothurn to Wels?

Yes, the driving distance between Solothurn to Wels is 595 km. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Solothurn to Wels.

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

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Where can I stay near Wels?

There are 361+ hotels available in Wels.

Solothurn to Wels - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Solothurn to Wels by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Solothurn to St. GallenIc5
2. Take the train from St. Gallen(Ch) to Wels HbfRjx
8h 52m
€111–177
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Solothurn to Zürich HBIc5
2. Take the bus from Zurich Limmatstrasse to Salzburg Lastenstrasse
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wels Hbf969 / ...
9h 30m
€52–122
Drive 595.1 km
1. Drive from Solothurn to Wels595.1 km
5h 58m
€104–150
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Solothurn to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)ZRH - MUC
3. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Wels Hbf
7h 3m
€178–399
Train via Kufstein
1. Take the train from Solothurn to Zürich HBIc5
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to KufsteinRjx
3. Take the train from Kufstein to Wels Hbf979 / ...
9h 29m
€100–186
Train, bus via Munich
1. Take the train from Solothurn to Zürich HBIc5
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Munich central bus stationX06 / ...
3. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Wels951
9h 45m
€58–116
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Solothurn to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)ZRH - VIE
3. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Wels Hbf
7h 25m
€138–291
Fly Basel to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)BSL - VIE
2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Wels Hbf
7h 45m
€101–297
Fly Basel to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Munich International Airport (MUC)BSL - MUC
2. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Wels Hbf
8h 24m
€191–415

Solothurn to Wels by train

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8h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 685.1 km
Duration: 8h 52m

What companies run services between Solothurn, Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland and Wels, Austria?

You can take a train from Solothurn to Wels Hbf via St. Gallen and St. Gallen(Ch) in around 8h 52m.

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