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Museum Niederösterreich
Contemporary art museum in the cultural district, known for changing exhibitions and strong architecture in Lower Austria's capital.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wels to St Pölten is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wels to St Pölten will cost around €34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.
On Tue, Nov 03, we found 36 trains from Wels to St Pölten, including 35 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 03 the direct trains cover the 119 km distance in an average of 1 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h .
On Tue, Nov 03 the slowest trains will take 1 h 4 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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Trains from Wels to St Pölten run on average 41 times per day, taking around 1h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €20 if you book in advance.
There are 35 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:36, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 73 miles (119 km) distance in 1h 1m.
Distance 73 miles (119 km) |
Average train duration 1h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Trains per day 41 |
Direct trains 35 |
Fastest train 1h 1m |
First train 12:36 AM |
Last train 11:44 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 7 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Wels to St Pölten.
The table below shows live departures for Wels to St Pölten trains for today, Monday, November 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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907 | 8:50 AM Wels Hbf | 1h04 | 9:54 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
REX 51+ RJX19973 | 8:53 AM Wels Hbf | 1h08 | 10:01 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 547 | 9:16 AM Wels Hbf | 1h13 | 10:29 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
79213 | 9:20 AM Wels Hbf | 1h04 | 10:24 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
909 | 9:50 AM Wels Hbf | 1h04 | 10:54 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
REX 50+ RJX19981 | 9:53 AM Wels Hbf | 1h08 | 11:01 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 549 | 10:16 AM Wels Hbf | 1h13 | 11:29 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
961 | 10:20 AM Wels Hbf | 1h04 | 11:24 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
911 | 10:50 AM Wels Hbf | 1h04 | 11:54 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
REX 51+ RJX19975 | 10:53 AM Wels Hbf | 1h08 | 12:01 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 1 transfer | |
REX 51+ ICE 1211 | 10:53 AM Wels Hbf | 1h21 | 12:14 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 641 | 11:16 AM Wels Hbf | 1h13 | 12:29 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
79215 | 11:20 AM Wels Hbf | 1h04 | 12:24 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
913 | 11:50 AM Wels Hbf | 1h04 | 12:54 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
REX 50+ RJX19983 | 11:53 AM Wels Hbf | 1h08 | 1:01 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 643 | 12:16 PM Wels Hbf | 1h13 | 1:29 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
963 | 12:20 PM Wels Hbf | 1h04 | 1:24 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
915 | 12:50 PM Wels Hbf | 1h04 | 1:54 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
REX 50+ RJX 186 | 12:53 PM Wels Hbf | 1h08 | 2:01 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 1213 | 1:11 PM Wels Hbf | 1h03 | 2:14 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 645 | 1:16 PM Wels Hbf | 1h13 | 2:29 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
917 | 1:50 PM Wels Hbf | 1h04 | 2:54 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
REX 50+ RJX19985 | 1:53 PM Wels Hbf | 1h08 | 3:01 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 647 | 2:16 PM Wels Hbf | 1h13 | 3:29 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
965 | 2:20 PM Wels Hbf | 1h04 | 3:24 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
919 | 2:50 PM Wels Hbf | 1h04 | 3:54 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
959 | 3:20 PM Wels Hbf | 1h04 | 4:24 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
921 | 3:50 PM Wels Hbf | 1h04 | 4:54 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
991 | 4:20 PM Wels Hbf | 1h04 | 5:24 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
923 | 4:50 PM Wels Hbf | 1h04 | 5:54 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
79219 | 5:20 PM Wels Hbf | 1h04 | 6:24 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
925 | 5:50 PM Wels Hbf | 1h04 | 6:54 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
967 | 6:20 PM Wels Hbf | 1h04 | 7:24 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
927 | 6:50 PM Wels Hbf | 1h04 | 7:54 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
79221 | 7:20 PM Wels Hbf | 1h04 | 8:24 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
929 | 7:50 PM Wels Hbf | 1h04 | 8:54 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
969 | 8:20 PM Wels Hbf | 1h04 | 9:24 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
931 | 8:50 PM Wels Hbf | 1h04 | 9:54 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
79223 | 9:20 PM Wels Hbf | 1h04 | 10:24 PM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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901 | 5:50 AM Wels Hbf | 1h04 | 6:54 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 769 | 6:01 AM Wels Hbf | 1h00 | 7:01 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 541 | 6:16 AM Wels Hbf | 1h13 | 7:29 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
951 | 6:20 AM Wels Hbf | 1h04 | 7:24 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
903 | 6:50 AM Wels Hbf | 1h04 | 7:54 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 761 | 7:01 AM Wels Hbf | 1h00 | 8:01 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 543 | 7:16 AM Wels Hbf | 1h13 | 8:29 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
953 | 7:20 AM Wels Hbf | 1h04 | 8:24 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
REX 2+ RJX19969 | 7:42 AM Wels Hbf | 1h19 | 9:01 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 1 transfer | |
905 | 7:50 AM Wels Hbf | 1h04 | 8:54 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
955 | 8:20 AM Wels Hbf | 1h04 | 9:24 AM St.Pölten Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Contemporary art museum in the cultural district, known for changing exhibitions and strong architecture in Lower Austria's capital.
City museum in a former Carmelite monastery, presenting archaeology, art, and local history in one of St. Pölten's top cultural sites.
State exhibition hall for major changing shows spanning art, history, and culture; one of the city's most important gallery venues.
The city's historic center combines churches, courtyards, and baroque streetscapes, making it the essential area for first-time visitors.
Main square framed by colorful baroque facades, shops, and civic buildings; the best starting point for discovering the old town.
Historic square by the cathedral with elegant buildings and a calm atmosphere; ideal for architecture and photos in the old center.
Apricot dumplings from nearby Wachau. Potato or quark dough wraps ripe apricots, then is coated in buttery crumbs; a beloved Lower Austrian seasonal dessert.
Crispy breaded veal or pork cutlet served with potato salad or parsley potatoes. A classic eaten across Lower Austria in inns and traditional restaurants.
Slow-cooked roast pork seasoned with caraway and garlic, usually served with dumplings or cabbage. A hearty tavern staple in Lower Austria.
Refined restaurant in the city center known for modern Austrian cuisine, seasonal ingredients, and an elegant atmosphere suited to a special dinner.
Established upscale venue near the city offering carefully prepared Austrian and international plates with polished service and a quieter setting.
Traditional Austrian inn atmosphere with classic regional dishes, schnitzel, and hearty mains. A dependable choice for local comfort food.
Moderate for Austria: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Vienna, while local transit and everyday coffee remain reasonably priced for most visitors.
Service is often included, but rounding up is standard. In restaurants add about 5-10%; round up for taxis and leave small change in cafes.
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Most Wels to St Pölten trains use the Wels Hbf to St.Pölten Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Wels and St Pölten 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.
St.Pölten Hbf is 1 km from St Pölten city centre. Public transport options include:
St.Pölten 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, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant La Dolce Vita, Gasthaus Figl
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at St.Pölten Hbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at St.Pölten Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at St.Pölten Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at St.Pölten Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at St.Pölten Hbf: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Metropol, Cityhotel D&C, Hotel Graf.
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