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

The cheapest way to get from Wels to Basel is to train and bus which costs SFr 28 - SFr 65 and takes 9h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wels to Basel is to train and fly which takes 5h 12m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 370.

Is there a direct bus between Wels and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Wels to Basel. However, there are services departing from Wels and arriving at Basel SBB via Munich central bus station and Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Wels and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Wels to Basel. However, there are services departing from Wels Hbf and arriving at Basel SBB via Salzburg Hbf and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

How far is it from Wels to Basel?

The distance between Wels and Basel is 609 km. The road distance is 554.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Wels to Basel without a car is to train which takes 9h 5m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Wels to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wels to Basel bus from?

Wels to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Wels station.

Where do I catch the Wels to Basel train from?

Wels to Basel train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Wels Hbf station.

Train or bus from Wels to Basel?

The best way to get from Wels to Basel is to train which takes 9h 5m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 90 and takes 9h 49m.

Where does the Wels to Basel bus arrive?

Wels to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Wels to Basel train arrive?

Wels to Basel train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Wels to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Wels to Basel is 555 km. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Wels to Basel.

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

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

Book your Wels to Basel bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Basel?

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Wels to Basel - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Wels to Basel by train, plane, bus, night train, car, or car train

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

Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Basel
best
1. Take the train from Wels Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
5h 12m
CHF 136–367
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Wels Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
2. Take the bus from Salzburg Lastenstrasse to Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strassebus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3635
9h 57m
CHF 28–61
Train
1. Take the train from Wels Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
9h 5m
CHF 77–158
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wels to Munich central bus stationbus 951
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus X06 / ...
3. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Basel SBBbus 206 / ...
9h 49m
CHF 38–89
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Wels Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
10h 18m
CHF 68–287
Train to Salzburg Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Wels Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Basel (BSL)plane SZG - BSL
7h 7m
CHF 108–270
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Wels Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL)plane VIE - BSL
5h 51m
CHF 80–235
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Wels Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 36m
CHF 151–341
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Wels Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VIE - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 10m
CHF 125–309
Drive 554.8 km
1. Drive from Wels to Baselcar 554.8 km
6h 26m
CHF 90–130
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Wels to Salzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Salzburg Hbf to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Baselcar
6h 17m
CHF 156–209

Wels to Basel by train

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9h 5mAverage Duration

CHF 77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 608.6 km
Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Wels, Austria and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Wels Hbf to Basel SBB via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 9h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wels to Basel SBB via Munich central bus station and Zurich Bus Station in around 9h 49m.

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