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

The cheapest way to get from Wels to Villach is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 3h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wels to Villach is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Wels and Villach?

No, there is no direct bus from Wels to Villach. However, there are services departing from Wels Magazinstraße and arriving at Villach Hbf via Linz/Donau Goethekreuzung and Linz Industriezeile. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Wels and Villach?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Wels Hbf and arriving at Villach Hbf. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 59m.

How far is it from Wels to Villach?

The distance between Wels and Villach is 280 km. The road distance is 261.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Wels to Villach without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs €18 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Wels to Villach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wels to Villach bus from?

Wels to Villach bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Linz Industriezeile station.

Where do I catch the Wels to Villach train from?

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

Train or bus from Wels to Villach?

The best way to get from Wels to Villach is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs €18 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 6h 49m.

Where does the Wels to Villach bus arrive?

Wels to Villach bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Villach Hbf station.

Where does the Wels to Villach train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Wels to Villach?

Yes, the driving distance between Wels to Villach is 261 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Wels to Villach.

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

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Where can I stay near Villach?

There are 2477+ hotels available in Villach.

Wels to Villach - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Wels to Villach by train, bus, night train, or car

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Wels Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbftrain Ic
4h 1m
€19–289
Bus
1. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile to Villach Hbfbus 861 / ...
6h 49m
€42–79
Night train
1. Take the night train from Wels Hbf to Villach Hbfnighttrain Nj
4h 59m
€35–260
Drive 261.3 km
1. Drive from Wels to Villachcar 261.3 km
3h 3m
€42–61

Wels to Villach by train

116Weekly Trains

4h 1mAverage Duration

€19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 279.8 km
Duration: 4h 1m

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

You can take a train from Wels Hbf to Villach Hbf via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and Salzburg Hbf in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Linz Industriezeile to Villach Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €35–70 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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