The cheapest and fastest trains from Salzburg Hbf to Wels Hbf
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
57 m
Average duration
57 m
Trains per day
47
Distance
83 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg Hbf to Wels Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salzburg Hbf to Wels Hbf will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 47 trains that leave Salzburg Hbf for Wels Hbf on Thu, Jun 04, 47 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 04 the direct trains cover the 83 km distance in an average of 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 57 m .
On Thu, Jun 04 the slowest trains will take 57 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.
IC 5436:11 AM1h03Salzburg Hbf7:14 AMWels Hbf$121One-way0 transfers
RJX 7616:01 AM0h58Salzburg Hbf6:59 AMWels Hbf$121One-way0 transfers
RJ 26312:13 AM1h01Salzburg Hbf1:14 AMWels Hbf$121One-way0 transfers
IC 7497:11 PM1h03Salzburg Hbf8:14 PMWels Hbf$121One-way0 transfers
IC 8418:11 PM1h03Salzburg Hbf9:14 PMWels Hbf$121One-way0 transfers
91310:52 AM0h57Salzburg Hbf11:49 AMWels Hbf$301One-way0 transfers
9119:52 AM0h57Salzburg Hbf10:49 AMWels Hbf$301One-way0 transfers
9077:52 AM0h57Salzburg Hbf8:49 AMWels Hbf$301One-way0 transfers
9776:22 PM0h57Salzburg Hbf7:19 PMWels Hbf$301One-way0 transfers
9798:22 PM0h57Salzburg Hbf9:19 PMWels Hbf$301One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train for Salzburg Hbf to Wels Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg Hbf to Wels Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $6.
Distance: 51 miles (83 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$23 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Wels Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 17m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Westbahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Salzburg Hbf to Wels Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Salzburg Hbf to Wels Hbf trains for today, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
955 | 7:22 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0h57 | 8:19 AM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
907 | 7:52 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0h57 | 8:49 AM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
971 | 8:22 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0h57 | 9:19 AM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
909 | 8:52 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0h57 | 9:49 AM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
961 | 9:22 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0h57 | 10:19 AM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
911 | 9:52 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0h57 | 10:49 AM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
973 | 10:22 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0h57 | 11:19 AM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
913 | 10:52 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0h57 | 11:49 AM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 643 | 11:11 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1h03 | 12:14 PM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
963 | 11:22 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0h57 | 12:19 PM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
915 | 11:52 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0h57 | 12:49 PM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 645 | 12:11 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h03 | 1:14 PM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
917 | 12:52 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0h57 | 1:49 PM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 647 | 1:11 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h03 | 2:14 PM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
965 | 1:22 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0h57 | 2:19 PM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
919 | 1:52 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0h57 | 2:49 PM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 649 | 2:11 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h03 | 3:14 PM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
921 | 2:52 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0h57 | 3:49 PM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 741 | 3:11 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h03 | 4:14 PM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
923 | 3:52 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0h57 | 4:49 PM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 743 | 4:11 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h03 | 5:14 PM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
975 | 4:22 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0h57 | 5:19 PM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
D 14513 | 4:30 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h02 | 5:32 PM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
925 | 4:52 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0h57 | 5:49 PM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 745 | 5:11 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h03 | 6:14 PM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
967 | 5:22 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0h57 | 6:19 PM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
927 | 5:52 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0h57 | 6:49 PM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 747 | 6:11 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h03 | 7:14 PM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
977 | 6:22 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0h57 | 7:19 PM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
929 | 6:52 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0h57 | 7:49 PM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 749 | 7:11 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h03 | 8:14 PM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
969 | 7:22 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0h57 | 8:19 PM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
931 | 7:52 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0h57 | 8:49 PM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 841 | 8:11 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h03 | 9:14 PM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
979 | 8:22 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0h57 | 9:19 PM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 406+ S 2 | 8:30 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h52 | 10:22 PM Wels Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, June 4 | |||||
RJ 263 | 12:13 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1h01 | 1:14 AM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
NJ 447 | 3:19 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1h05 | 4:24 AM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
NJ 40236 | 4:33 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1h06 | 5:39 AM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
951 | 5:18 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1h01 | 6:19 AM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
903 | 5:52 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0h57 | 6:49 AM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 761 | 6:01 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0h58 | 6:59 AM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 543 | 6:11 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1h03 | 7:14 AM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
953 | 6:22 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0h57 | 7:19 AM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
905 | 6:52 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0h57 | 7:49 AM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 545 | 7:11 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1h03 | 8:14 AM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salzburg Hbf to Wels Hbf
Trains from Salzburg Hbf to Wels Hbf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:01, the last at 22:13. The fastest train covers the 51 miles (83 km) distance in 54m.
Distance 51 miles (83 km) |
Average train duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 54m |
First train 3:01 AM |
Last train 10:13 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: Westbahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet from Salzburg Hbf to Wels Hbf trainsWestbahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet trains will get you between Salzburg Hbf and Wels Hbf from $6 (€5). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Salzburg Hbf to Wels Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salzburg Hbf to Wels Hbf by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Wels Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Salzburg Hbf to Wels Hbf
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Südtiroler Platz.
- Restaurant Imlauer
- Stieglitz
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Europa Salzburg
- Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre
- H+ Hotel Salzburg
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for ÖBB and Westbahn trains
- Hall 2: platforms 6-11 for regional and international trains
- Bus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 25
- S-Bahn: Line S3
- Trolleybus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Bahnhofstraße.
- Gasthaus zur Linde
- Restaurant Loewenzahn
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Hotel Ploberger
- Boutique Hotel Hauser
- Hotel Bayrischer Hof
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to regional and international destinations
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 1
- Regional trains
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