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Städel Museum
Major fine art museum with works from Old Masters to contemporary art; one of Germany’s most important museum collections.
Cheapest price
$118
Average price
$162
Fastest journey
6 h 34 m
Average duration
6 h 50 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
446 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wels Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wels Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf will cost around $162 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $118.
It's difficult to get from Wels Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf without transferring at least 2 times.
EC 1216+
ICE 786 · ICE 26
EC 1216+
ICE 622
EC 1218+
ICE 626
EC 1218+
ICE 916+
TGV 9583
IC 848+
EC 212+
ICE 720
EC 1216+
ICE 786 · ICE 26
IC 848+
EC 212+
ICE 880 · ICE 228
ICE 564 · ICE 576+
IC 544+
RJX 262
ICE 566 · ICE 578+
RJX 260+
IC 540
EC 1218 · ICE 916+
TGV 9583Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wels Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, and a flight costs an average of $254.
Distance: 277 miles (446 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$117 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $410 Average price | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 41m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Wels Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf:
A bus is $58 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wels Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average $117 (€95).
A bus is $351 (€287) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wels Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average $410 (€335).
Other travel options to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 30m.
Train takes on average 6h 11m.
Tickets start at around $117 (€95) compared to roughly $35 (€29) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-81.75 (€-66.88). The journey takes 6h 11m versus 4h 45m 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.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Wels Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 848+ EC 212+ ICE 880 · ICE 228 | 6:46 AM Wels Hbf | 6h51 | 1:37 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 848+ EC 212+ ICE 720 | 6:46 AM Wels Hbf | 7h16 | 2:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 540+ RJX 260+ ICE 566 · ICE 578 | 7:46 AM Wels Hbf | 6h54 | 2:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 540+ RJX 260+ ICE 628 | 7:46 AM Wels Hbf | 7h16 | 3:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 540+ ICE 210 | 7:46 AM Wels Hbf | 7h58 | 3:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 1218 · ICE 916+ TGV 9583 | On time 9:03 AM Wels Hbf | 6h57 | 4:00 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EC 1218+ ICE 626 | On time 9:03 AM Wels Hbf | 6h59 | 4:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 1218 · ICE 626 | On time 9:03 AM Wels Hbf | 6h59 | 4:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 1218+ ICE 916+ TGV 9583 | On time 9:03 AM Wels Hbf | 6h57 | 4:00 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 544+ RJX 262+ ICE 564 · ICE 576 | 9:46 AM Wels Hbf | 6h54 | 4:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 544+ RJX 262+ ICE 624 | 9:46 AM Wels Hbf | 7h16 | 5:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EC 1216+ ICE 786 · ICE 26 | 11:03 AM Wels Hbf | 6h34 | 5:37 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EC 1216+ ICE 622 | 11:03 AM Wels Hbf | 6h59 | 6:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Wels Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf run on average 11 times per day, taking around 6h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $55 (€45) but you can travel from only $42 (€34) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:46, the last at 18:46. The fastest train covers the 277 miles (446 km) distance in 5h 46m.
Distance 277 miles (446 km) |
Average train duration 6h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $55 (€45) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 46m |
First train 6:46 AM |
Last train 6:46 PM |
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