- Must visit
Belvedere Palace Museum
Major art museum complex best known for Gustav Klimt’s 'The Kiss' and an outstanding collection of Austrian art in a baroque palace setting.
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$49
Fastest journey
1 h 31 m
Average duration
1 h 33 m
Trains per day
41
Distance
174 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wels Hbf to Vienna 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 Vienna Hbf will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 41 trains that leave Wels Hbf for Vienna Hbf on Mon, Jun 22, 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 174 km distance in an average of 1 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 31 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 1 h 36 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.
RJ 821
RJX19937
REX 50+
IC 843
REX 50+
RJX13483
IC 841
RJX 761
RJX 769
RJX19937
EC 1219
EC 1213Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wels Hbf to Vienna Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $18, and a bus costs an average of $50.
Distance: 108 miles (174 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$46 Average price Cheapest | $70 Average price | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Wels Hbf to Vienna Hbf:
A train is $24 (€20) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Wels Hbf to Vienna Hbf costing on average $70 (€57).
Other travel options to Vienna Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 16m.
The journey is about 14m faster (1h 47m by train vs 2h 1m by car) and roughly $7 (€6) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($46 (€37) vs $53 (€43)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Wels Hbf to Vienna Hbf trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 741 | 4:16 PM Wels Hbf | 1h47 | 6:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
REX 50+ RJX19915 | 4:53 PM Wels Hbf | 1h39 | 6:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 1217 | 5:11 PM Wels Hbf | 1h36 | 6:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 743 | 5:16 PM Wels Hbf | 1h47 | 7:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 747 | 7:16 PM Wels Hbf | 1h47 | 9:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
REX 50+ RJX19961 | 7:53 PM Wels Hbf | 1h39 | 9:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 749 | 8:16 PM Wels Hbf | 1h47 | 10:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
REX 51+ RJX19919 | 8:53 PM Wels Hbf | 1h39 | 10:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 1219 | 9:11 PM Wels Hbf | 1h36 | 10:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 841 | 9:16 PM Wels Hbf | 1h47 | 11:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
REX 50+ RJX13483 | 9:53 PM Wels Hbf | 1h39 | 11:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
REX 50+ IC 843 | 9:53 PM Wels Hbf | 2h10 | 12:03 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 843 | 10:16 PM Wels Hbf | 1h47 | 12:03 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX19937 | 11:03 PM Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 12:35 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
RJ 821 | 3:54 AM Wels Hbf | 1h41 | 5:35 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
NJ 19947 | 4:26 AM Wels Hbf | 2h32 | 6:58 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
REX 2+ RJ 256 | 5:05 AM Wels Hbf | 2h02 | 7:07 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
NJ 40236 | 5:41 AM Wels Hbf | 2h17 | 7:58 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
NJ 13487 | 5:41 AM Wels Hbf | 2h17 | 7:58 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 769 | 6:01 AM Wels Hbf | 1h31 | 7:32 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 541 | 6:16 AM Wels Hbf | 1h47 | 8:03 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 761 | 7:01 AM Wels Hbf | 1h31 | 8:32 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 543 | 7:16 AM Wels Hbf | 1h47 | 9:03 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
REX 2+ RJX19979 | 7:42 AM Wels Hbf | 1h50 | 9:32 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
REX 2+ NJ 40421 | 7:42 AM Wels Hbf | 2h06 | 9:48 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 545 | 8:16 AM Wels Hbf | 1h47 | 10:03 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
REX 51+ RJX19973 | 8:53 AM Wels Hbf | 1h39 | 10:32 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 547 | 9:16 AM Wels Hbf | 1h47 | 11:03 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
REX 50+ RJX19981 | 9:53 AM Wels Hbf | 1h39 | 11:32 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 549 | 10:16 AM Wels Hbf | 1h47 | 12:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
REX 51+ RJX19975 | 10:53 AM Wels Hbf | 1h39 | 12:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
REX 51+ ICE 1211 | 10:53 AM Wels Hbf | 1h54 | 12:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 641 | 11:16 AM Wels Hbf | 1h47 | 1:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
REX 50+ RJX19983 | 11:53 AM Wels Hbf | 1h39 | 1:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 643 | 12:16 PM Wels Hbf | 1h47 | 2:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
REX 50+ RJX 186 | 12:53 PM Wels Hbf | 1h39 | 2:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 1213 | 1:11 PM Wels Hbf | 1h36 | 2:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 645 | 1:16 PM Wels Hbf | 1h47 | 3:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
REX 50+ RJX19985 | 1:53 PM Wels Hbf | 1h39 | 3:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 647 | 2:16 PM Wels Hbf | 1h47 | 4:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
REX 51+ RJX19977 | 2:53 PM Wels Hbf | 1h39 | 4:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
REX 51+ ICE 1215 | 2:53 PM Wels Hbf | 1h54 | 4:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 649 | 3:16 PM Wels Hbf | 1h47 | 5:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
REX 50+ RJX13477 | 3:53 PM Wels Hbf | 1h39 | 5:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Trains from Wels Hbf to Vienna Hbf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:05, the last at 22:03. The fastest train covers the 108 miles (174 km) distance in 1h 31m.
Distance 108 miles (174 km) |
Average train duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 31m |
First train 3:05 AM |
Last train 10:03 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Discover the best of Wien Hauptbahnhof — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Wien Hauptbahnhof trip today.
Major art museum complex best known for Gustav Klimt’s 'The Kiss' and an outstanding collection of Austrian art in a baroque palace setting.
One of Vienna’s premier art museums, famous for its graphic arts collection and major temporary exhibitions in a historic Habsburg residence.
World-class fine arts museum with imperial collections spanning Old Masters, antiquities, and decorative arts in a monumental historic building.
Vienna’s central square and one of the city’s busiest meeting points, surrounded by major historic architecture and shopping streets.
The grand boulevard encircling the historic center, lined with some of Vienna’s most important public buildings and monuments.
A lively cultural district with major museums, courtyards, and event spaces, popular with both visitors and locals.
Vienna’s signature dish: a thin, breaded and fried veal cutlet, traditionally served with potato salad or parsley potatoes.
Boiled beef in broth, classically served with apple horseradish, chive sauce, and potatoes. A famous old Viennese specialty.
Viennese-style goulash, slower-cooked than the Hungarian version and often rich with onions and paprika, commonly eaten with bread or dumplings.
A world-famous fine dining restaurant offering refined Austrian cuisine and exceptional service in a modern park-side setting.
A beloved classic Viennese inn serving schnitzel, goulash, and seasonal Austrian dishes in a cozy, old-style setting.
A renowned traditional Viennese restaurant famous for Tafelspitz and classic Austrian specialties in an elegant setting.
Prices are high by Central European standards, especially near the station, but supermarkets and casual eateries help keep daily costs manageable.
Service is often included, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% is customary in restaurants. Round up taxis. Small tips are appreciated in cafés and for hotel staff.
Official public transport app
Wien Hauptbahnhof, Vienna -> Stephansplatz, Vienna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wels Hbf to Vienna 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 Vienna Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Wels Hbf to Vienna Hbf trains use the Wels Hbf to Wien Hauptbahnhof station pair, with some services arriving at Wien Westbahnhof. Use this guide to compare Wels Hbf and Vienna Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Wels Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Gasthaus zur Linde, Restaurant Loewenzahn
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Wels Hbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Wels Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Wels Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wels Hbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wels Hbf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Ploberger, Boutique Hotel Hauser, Hotel Bayrischer Hof.
Wels Lokalbahn is 1 km from Wels city centre. Public transport options include:
Wels Lokalbahn has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, WC, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Wels Lokalbahn.
ATMs are available at Wels Lokalbahn.
Available at Wels Lokalbahn: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wels Lokalbahn: Bike Parking.
Wels Messe is 1 km from Wels city centre. Public transport options include:
Wels Messe has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Wels Messe.
ATMs are available at Wels Messe.
Available at Wels Messe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wels Messe: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wels Messe.
Wien Hauptbahnhof is 2 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Wien Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, L’Osteria, Akakiko, McDonald’s, Oberlaa, Nordsee, Som Kitchen, Starbucks, Admiral Sports Bar, Asia Gourmet, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Wien Hauptbahnhof.
Ticket office support is available at Wien Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are information desks are located at each end of the main level.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level UG1 by the restrooms. They are self-service and available 24/7.
Available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Wheelchair facilities in elevators, barrier-free toilets, inductive sound system. For mobility assistance, call +43 517175.
Nearby hotels include Star Inn Hotel, Quartier Belvedere, AZIMUT Hotel Vienna.
Wien Westbahnhof is 2 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Wien Westbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Westpol, Vapiano Wien Westbahnhof
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Wien Westbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Wien Westbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Wien Westbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wien Westbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wien Westbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Wien Westbahnhof, Fleming's Hotel Wien-Stadthalle, Motel One Wien-Westbahnhof.
Wien Hütteldorf is 8 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Wien Hütteldorf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Hütteldorfer, Gasthaus Maria Brunn
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Wien Hütteldorf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Wien Hütteldorf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Wien Hütteldorf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wien Hütteldorf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wien Hütteldorf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel An der Wien, Hotel Kreiner, Hotel Hadrigan.
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need