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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Wels is to bus and line 5449 bus which costs €21 - €35 and takes 3h 46m.

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 Hauptbahnhof via Linz/Donau Industriezeile and Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

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 20 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 20 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 and line 5449 bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 3h 46m.

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?

There are 436+ hotels available in Wels.

Vienna to Wels - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 5449 bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Vienna to Wels by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain 950 / ...
1h 32m
€21–95
Bus, line 5449 bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Linz Industriezeilebus 1291
2. Take the bus from Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhofbus 5449 / ...
3h 46m
€21–33
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 every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Hauptbahnhof via Linz Industriezeile, Linz/Donau Industriezeile, Linz/Donau Hauptbahnhof, and Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 46m.

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