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

The cheapest way to get from Wels to Dresden is to bus which costs €30 - €110 and takes 7h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wels to Dresden is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct train between Wels and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Wels to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Wels Hbf and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Passau Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf and Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

How far is it from Wels to Dresden?

The distance between Wels and Dresden is 723 km. The road distance is 409.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Wels to Dresden without a car is to train via Nuremberg which takes 7h 48m and costs €80 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Wels to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wels to Dresden train from?

Wels to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Wels Hbf station.

Train or bus from Wels to Dresden?

The best way to get from Wels to Dresden is to train via Nuremberg which takes 7h 48m and costs €80 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €110 and takes 7h 49m.

Where does the Wels to Dresden train arrive?

Wels to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Passau Hbf station.

Can I drive from Wels to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Wels to Dresden is 410 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Wels to Dresden.

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

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Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 1972+ hotels available in Dresden.

Wels to Dresden - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Wels to Dresden by train, bus, car, 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 via Nuremberg
best
1. Take the train from Wels Hbf to Passau Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 28 / ...
4. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50 / ...
7h 48m
€80–239
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Linz central train station to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus 197
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Dresden central stationbus 060 / ...
7h 49m
€32–108
Drive 409.9 km
1. Drive from Wels to Dresdencar 409.9 km
4h 31m
€67–97
Train to Munich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Wels Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane MUC - DRS
5h 34m
€180–381
Train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Ec
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden Hbftrain Rj
8h 18m
€62–148
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Ec
2. Take the bus from Prague to Dresden central stationbus 060 / ...
8h 40m
€38–114
Train to Salzburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Wels Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane SZG - DRS
7h 31m
€159–448

Wels to Dresden by train

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7h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 722.7 km
Duration: 7h 48m

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

You can take a train from Wels Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Passau Hbf, Nuernberg Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Leipzig Hbf in around 7h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wels Hbf to Dresden central station via Linz Hbf, Linz central train station, and Praha, ÚAN Florenc in around 7h 49m.

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