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Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
A major fine arts museum on Heroes’ Square with strong collections of Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and European art. It is a leading choice for art lovers visiting Budapest.
Cheapest price
$81
Average price
$111
Fastest journey
4 h 26 m
Average duration
4 h 41 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
381 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wels to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wels to Budapest will cost around $111 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $81.
Of the 8 trains that leave Wels for Budapest on Sun, Jun 21, 8 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 381 km distance in an average of 4 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 26 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 5 h 3 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 Wels to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $61. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $61, and a flight costs an average of $231.
Distance: 236 miles (381 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$113 Average price | $87 Average price Cheapest | $470 Average price | $122 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 22m Average total duration Fastest 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 33m Average total duration 8h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 4m Average total duration 6h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Wels to Budapest:
A bus is $25 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wels to Budapest costing on average $113 (€92).
A bus is $383 (€313) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wels to Budapest costing on average $470 (€385).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 4m.
Bus takes on average 8h 3m.
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Direct services run with ÖBB | Railjet.
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 to Budapest 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:16 AM Wels | 5h24 | 11:40 AM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:53 AM Wels | 4h26 | 11:19 AM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:16 AM Wels | 5h03 | 12:19 PM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:53 AM Wels | 4h26 | 12:19 PM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:16 AM Wels | 5h03 | 1:19 PM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:53 AM Wels | 4h26 | 1:19 PM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:16 AM Wels | 5h03 | 2:19 PM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:16 AM Wels | 5h03 | 3:19 PM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Wels to Budapest run on average 9 times per day, taking around 4h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $41 (€33) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:16, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 236 miles (381 km) distance in 4h 9m.
Distance 236 miles (381 km) |
Average train duration 4h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $41 (€33) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 4h 9m |
First train 12:16 AM |
Last train 11:35 PM |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wels to Budapest 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 Budapest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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