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

The cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Wels is to night train which costs €29 - €40 and takes 10h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stuttgart to Wels is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct train between Stuttgart and Wels?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Wels Hbf. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Stuttgart to Wels?

The distance between Stuttgart and Wels is 482 km. The road distance is 423.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Wels without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs €90 - €140.

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

The train from Hauptbahnhof to Wels Hbf takes 5h 7m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Stuttgart to Wels train from?

Stuttgart to Wels train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Stuttgart to Wels?

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Wels is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs €90 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 17m.

Where does the Stuttgart to Wels train arrive?

Stuttgart to Wels train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Wels Hbf station.

Can I drive from Stuttgart to Wels?

Yes, the driving distance between Stuttgart to Wels is 423 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Stuttgart to Wels.

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

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Where can I stay near Wels?

There are 365+ hotels available in Wels.

Stuttgart to Wels - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Stuttgart to Wels by train, bus, night train, car, train (TGV), car train, 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 Hauptbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain Drf / ...
5h 7m
€90–140
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Stuttgart Hbf to Linz Hbfnighttrain En
10h 10m
€29–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Welsbus 951
8h 17m
€34–53
Drive 423.5 km
1. Drive from Stuttgart to Welscar 423.5 km
3h 53m
€69–100
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 42 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Wels Hbftrain Drf / ...
6h 17m
€45–202
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Stuttgart to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Salzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Welscar
4h
€139–182
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane STR - SZG
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
7h 29m
€139–264
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane STR - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
6h 12m
€122–304
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane FRA - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
5h 49m
€146–426

Stuttgart to Wels by train

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5h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 482 km
Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Stuttgart, Germany and Wels, Austria?

WESTbahn Gmbh operates a train from Hauptbahnhof to Wels Hbf 4 times a day. Tickets cost €90–140 and the journey takes 5h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Wels once daily. Tickets cost €28–45 and the journey takes 6h 30m.

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