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Mercedes-Benz Museum
Major automobile museum tracing the history of Mercedes-Benz through landmark vehicles, design, and technology. One of Stuttgart’s signature attractions.
Cheapest price
$152
Average price
$160
Fastest journey
4 h 58 m
Average duration
5 h 21 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
364 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wels Hbf to Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart Hbf will cost around $160 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $152.
Of the 4 trains that leave Wels Hbf for Stuttgart Hbf on Sun, Jun 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 364 km distance in an average of 5 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 58 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 6 h 2 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.
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ICE 518Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wels Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $165.
Distance: 226 miles (364 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$116 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $442 Average price | $100 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration 6h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 35m Average total duration Fastest 4h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 19m 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 Stuttgart Hbf:
A bus is $70 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wels Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf costing on average $116 (€95).
A bus is $396 (€324) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wels Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf costing on average $442 (€362).
Other travel options to Stuttgart Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 5m.
Bus takes on average 6h 20m.
Tickets start at around $116 (€95) compared to roughly $100 (€82) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-15.61 (€-12.77). The journey takes 5h 5m versus 4h 19m 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 Stuttgart Hbf trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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ICE 564+ IC 544+ RJX 262 | Delayed 11:02 AM 9:46 AMWels Hbf | 5h16 | 3:02 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2 transfers | |
966 | 5:41 PM Wels Hbf | 4h58 | 10:39 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
960+ ICE 518 | On time 7:41 AM Wels Hbf | 6h02 | 1:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
960+ ICE 566 | On time 7:41 AM Wels Hbf | 5h21 | 1:02 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
962 | 9:41 AM Wels Hbf | 5h01 | 2:42 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Wels Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf run on average 15 times per day, taking around 5h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $49 (€40) but you can travel from only $27 (€22) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:46, the last at 16:41. The fastest train covers the 226 miles (364 km) distance in 4h 57m.
Distance 226 miles (364 km) |
Average train duration 5h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€40) |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 4h 57m |
First train 6:46 AM |
Last train 4:41 PM |
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One of Germany’s longest pedestrian shopping streets, useful for strolling through the city center and reaching major sights from the station.
Historic square beside the Old Castle and Stiftskirche, known for its traditional atmosphere and regular markets.
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Soft Swabian egg noodles layered with melted cheese and topped with fried onions. A comforting regional classic popular across Stuttgart.
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Established fine dining restaurant with Michelin recognition, refined cuisine, and panoramic views over Stuttgart.
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Moderate for Germany. Supermarkets and casual eats are reasonable, while hotels and central restaurants cost more.
Service is usually included, but rounding up is standard. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service. Round up taxis and leave small change in cafes or bars.
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