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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Wels is to bus which costs €17 - €40 and takes 2h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Wels is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs €21 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Wels?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna station to Wels. However, there are services departing from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz and arriving at Linz/Donau Hauptbahnhof via Linz/Donau Industriezeile. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Wels?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wien Westbahnhof and arriving at Wels Hbf. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 32m.

How far is it from Vienna to Wels?

The distance between Vienna and Wels is 205 km. The road distance is 197.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Wels without a car is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs €21 - €95.

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

The train from Wien Westbahnhof to Wels Hbf takes 1h 32m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Wels bus from?

Vienna to Wels bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Wels train from?

Vienna to Wels train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Wien Westbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Vienna to Wels?

The best way to get from Vienna to Wels is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs €21 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €40 and takes 2h 58m.

Where does the Vienna to Wels bus arrive?

Vienna to Wels bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Linz Industriezeile station.

Where does the Vienna to Wels train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Vienna to Wels?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Wels is 198 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Vienna to Wels.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Vienna to Wels?

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Where can I stay near Wels?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain Drf / ...
1h 32m
€21–95
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Linz Industriezeilebus 1291
2h 58m
€17–39
Drive 197.7 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Welscar 197.7 km
1h 59m
€33–47

Vienna to Wels by train

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Distance: 205.4 km
Duration: 1h 32m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Wels, Austria?

WESTbahn Gmbh operates a train from Wien Westbahnhof to Wels Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €35–70 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Linz Industriezeile once daily. Tickets cost €14–24 and the journey takes 2h 10m.

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