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Stadtmuseum Burg Wels
Main city museum in the castle, covering Roman Ovilava to modern Wels; the essential museum visit for local history and archaeology.
Cheapest price
$3
Average price
$3
Fastest journey
10 m
Average duration
22 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
24 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Linz to Wels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Linz to Wels will cost around $3 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $3.
Of the 5 buses that leave Linz for Wels on Wed, Aug 05, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 24 km distance in an average of 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Linz to Wels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 14 miles (24 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
50m Average total duration 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 46m Average total duration Fastest 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Wels:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Wels costing on average $14.
Other travel options to Wels take longer:
Bus takes on average 20m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (20m by bus vs 29m by car) and save roughly $7 compared to fuel and tolls ($12 vs $18). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by BlaBlaCar, ÖBB-Postbus GmbH, Oberösterreichischer Verkehrsverbund.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Oberösterreichischer Verkehrsverbund | Departure Time 04:14AM | Arrival Time 05:46AM | Duration 1h32 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Oberösterreichischer Verkehrsverbund | Departure Time 05:23AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Oberösterreichischer Verkehrsverbund | Departure Time 06:02AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Oberösterreichischer Verkehrsverbund | Departure Time 06:23AM | Arrival Time 07:18AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator ÖBB-Postbus GmbH | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 07:17AM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Oberösterreichischer Verkehrsverbund | Departure Time 06:54AM | Arrival Time 07:46AM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Oberösterreichischer Verkehrsverbund | Departure Time 07:24AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 1h01 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator ÖBB-Postbus GmbH | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 08:17AM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Oberösterreichischer Verkehrsverbund | Departure Time 08:23AM | Arrival Time 09:16AM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator ÖBB-Postbus GmbH | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 09:17AM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Oberösterreichischer Verkehrsverbund | Departure Time 09:24AM | Arrival Time 10:16AM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator ÖBB-Postbus GmbH | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 10:17AM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Oberösterreichischer Verkehrsverbund | Departure Time 10:23AM | Arrival Time 11:16AM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator ÖBB-Postbus GmbH | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 11:17AM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Oberösterreichischer Verkehrsverbund | Departure Time 10:37AM | Arrival Time 01:16PM | Duration 2h39 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Oberösterreichischer Verkehrsverbund | Departure Time 11:24AM | Arrival Time 12:16PM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator ÖBB-Postbus GmbH | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 12:17PM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Oberösterreichischer Verkehrsverbund | Departure Time 12:23PM | Arrival Time 01:16PM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator ÖBB-Postbus GmbH | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 01:17PM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Oberösterreichischer Verkehrsverbund | Departure Time 12:54PM | Arrival Time 01:46PM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Oberösterreichischer Verkehrsverbund | Departure Time 01:23PM | Arrival Time 02:16PM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator ÖBB-Postbus GmbH | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 02:17PM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Oberösterreichischer Verkehrsverbund | Departure Time 02:02PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Oberösterreichischer Verkehrsverbund | Departure Time 02:23PM | Arrival Time 03:16PM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator ÖBB-Postbus GmbH | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 03:17PM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Oberösterreichischer Verkehrsverbund | Departure Time 02:37PM | Arrival Time 05:16PM | Duration 2h39 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Oberösterreichischer Verkehrsverbund | Departure Time 02:54PM | Arrival Time 03:46PM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Oberösterreichischer Verkehrsverbund | Departure Time 03:23PM | Arrival Time 04:16PM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator ÖBB-Postbus GmbH | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 04:17PM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Oberösterreichischer Verkehrsverbund | Departure Time 03:54PM | Arrival Time 04:46PM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Oberösterreichischer Verkehrsverbund | Departure Time 04:23PM | Arrival Time 05:16PM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator ÖBB-Postbus GmbH | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 05:17PM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Oberösterreichischer Verkehrsverbund | Departure Time 04:37PM | Arrival Time 07:16PM | Duration 2h39 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator ÖBB-Postbus GmbH | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 06:17PM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator ÖBB-Postbus GmbH | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 07:17PM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator ÖBB-Postbus GmbH | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 08:17PM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator ÖBB-Postbus GmbH | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 09:17PM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator ÖBB-Postbus GmbH | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 10:17PM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Oberösterreichischer Verkehrsverbund | Departure Time 10:02PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator ÖBB-Postbus GmbH | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 11:17PM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator ÖBB-Postbus GmbH | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 12:17AM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
The table below shows live departures for Linz to Wels buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:00 PM Linz | 0h30 | 3:30 PM Wels | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:30 PM Linz | 0h30 | 4:00 PM Wels | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:40 PM Linz | 0h10 | 3:50 PM Wels | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:50 PM Linz | 0h20 | 7:10 PM Wels | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 PM Linz | 0h40 | 8:10 PM Wels | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:10 AM Linz | 0h20 | 8:30 AM Wels | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:50 AM Linz | 0h30 | 12:20 PM Wels | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Linz | 0h30 | 12:30 PM Wels | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:10 PM Linz | 0h20 | 1:30 PM Wels | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Linz to Wels run on average 3 times per day, taking around 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 but you can travel from only $10 by train.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:14, the last at 23:25. The fastest bus covers the 14 miles (24 km) distance in 52m.
Distance 14 miles (24 km) |
Average bus duration 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 52m |
First bus 4:14 AM |
Last bus 11:25 PM |
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Best time to book 2 days |
Discover the best of Wels — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Wels trip today.
Main city museum in the castle, covering Roman Ovilava to modern Wels; the essential museum visit for local history and archaeology.
Museum branch focused on the city’s agricultural and economic development, with objects that explain how regional life and work evolved.
Modern exhibition venue for changing art and cultural programs in a historic setting; a good pick for contemporary local creativity.
Wels’s main historic square lined with colorful townhouses, shops, and monuments; the city’s classic walking area and urban centerpiece.
Picturesque old-town street with preserved facades and a calm atmosphere; ideal for a slow walk through the historic core of Wels.
Lively central square near shopping streets and civic buildings; practical for visitors and pleasant for observing everyday city life.
Upper Austrian dumplings made with bread or potatoes, often served with roast pork or sauerkraut. A staple of regional home cooking.
Crispy breaded veal or pork cutlet served with lemon and potatoes or salad. A classic Austrian favorite widely eaten in Wels.
Slow-roasted pork with crackling, usually paired with dumplings and cabbage. Traditional inn food across Upper Austria.
Refined Austrian dining in an elegant setting, known for seasonal tasting menus and polished service in central Wels.
Well-known Austrian inn with regional specialties, seasonal dishes, and a comfortable local tavern feel.
Traditional brewery restaurant serving Austrian classics, beer, and hearty portions in a lively historic atmosphere.
Moderate for Austria: hotels and dining cost less than Vienna, while local transit and everyday meals stay manageable for most visitors.
Service is usually included, but rounding up is standard. In restaurants add about 5-10%; for taxis round up, and in cafes leave small change.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Linz to Wels by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Wels, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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