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

The cheapest way to get from Venice to Wels is to night train which costs €30 - €110 and takes 8h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Venice to Wels is to drive which takes 5h 44m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct train between Venice and Wels?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Venezia S. Lucia and arriving at Wels Hbf. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 39m.

How far is it from Venice to Wels?

The distance between Venice and Wels is 530 km. The road distance is 489.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Venice to Wels without a car is to train via Villach which takes 7h 8m and costs €65 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Venice to Wels, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Venice to Wels train from?

Venice to Wels train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Venezia S. Lucia station.

Train or fly from Venice to Wels?

The best way to get from Venice to Wels is to train via Villach which takes 7h 8m and costs €65 - €190. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €180 - €380 and takes 7h 33m.

Where does the Venice to Wels train arrive?

Venice to Wels train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Villach Hbf station.

Can I drive from Venice to Wels?

Yes, the driving distance between Venice to Wels is 489 km. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Venice to Wels.

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

Book your Venice to Wels train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Wels?

There are 441+ hotels available in Wels.

Venice to Wels - 6 ways to travel via train, night train, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Venice to Wels by train, night train, car, or plane

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Train via Villach
best
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Villach Hbftrain Rjx / ...
2. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Salzburg Hbftrain Ic
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wels Hbftrain 961 / ...
7h 8m
€68–182
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Venezia S. Lucia to Wels Hbfnighttrain Nj
8h 39m
€30–105
Drive 489.4 km
1. Drive from Venice to Welscar 489.4 km
5h 44m
€83–120
Fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane VCE - VIE
2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Wels Hbftrain
5h 59m
€69–215
Train
1. Take the train from Venezia Santa Lucia Station to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain Nj
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wels Hbftrain 961 / ...
9h 23m
€47–143
Fly to Linz Airport
1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Linz Airport (LNZ)plane VCE - LNZ
7h 33m
€186–379

Venice to Wels by train

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Distance: 529.9 km
Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Venice, Italy and Wels, Austria?

You can take a train from Venezia S. Lucia to Wels Hbf via Villach Hbf and Salzburg Hbf in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, Lufthansa, DAT Danish Air Transport, and three other airlines fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Linz Airport (LNZ) every 4 hours.

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