The cheapest and fastest trains from Wels to Vienna
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$40
Fastest journey
1 h 32 m
Average duration
2 h 12 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
173 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wels to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wels to Vienna will cost around $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 3 trains that leave Wels for Vienna on Thu, Dec 04, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Dec 04 the direct trains cover the 173 km distance in an average of 2 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 32 m .
On Thu, Dec 04 the slowest trains will take 3 h 32 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.






Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Wels to Vienna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wels to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €10, and a bus costs an average of €40.
Distance: 107 miles (173 km)
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€36 Average price Cheapest | €62 Average price |
2h 31m Average total duration 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Wels to Vienna train times
The table below shows live departures for Wels to Vienna trains for today, Wednesday, December 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:20 AM Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 6:52 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:50 AM Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 7:22 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:20 AM Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 7:52 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:50 AM Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 8:22 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:20 AM Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 8:52 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:50 AM Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 9:22 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:20 AM Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 9:52 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:50 AM Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 10:22 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:20 AM Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 10:52 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:50 AM Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 11:22 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:20 AM Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 11:52 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:20 AM Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 12:52 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:50 AM Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 1:22 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
REX 50+ RJX 161 | 11:53 AM Wels Hbf | 2h04 | 1:57 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
REX 50+ ICE 23 | 11:53 AM Wels Hbf | 1h54 | 1:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
REX 50+ RJX 161 | 11:53 AM Wels Hbf | 1h39 | 1:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 645 | 12:16 PM Wels Hbf | 2h11 | 2:27 PM Vienna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 645 | 12:16 PM Wels Hbf | 1h49 | 2:05 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:50 PM Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 2:22 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
REX 50+ RJX 65 | 12:53 PM Wels Hbf | 1h39 | 2:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
REX 50+ RJX 865 | 12:53 PM Wels Hbf | 2h04 | 2:57 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
IC 647+ RJ 656 | 1:16 PM Wels Hbf | 2h11 | 3:27 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
IC 647 | 1:16 PM Wels Hbf | 1h49 | 3:05 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:20 PM Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 2:52 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:50 PM Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 3:22 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
REX 51+ RJX 767 | 1:53 PM Wels Hbf | 2h04 | 3:57 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
REX 51+ ICE 91+ RJ 649 | 1:53 PM Wels Hbf | 2h34 | 4:27 PM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 2:50 PM Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 4:22 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:50 PM Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 5:22 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:20 PM Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 5:52 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:50 PM Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 6:22 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:20 PM Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 6:52 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:50 PM Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 7:22 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:20 PM Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 7:52 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:50 PM Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 8:22 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:20 PM Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 8:52 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:50 PM Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 9:22 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:20 PM Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 9:52 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wels to Vienna
Trains from Wels to Vienna run on average 42 times per day, taking around 2h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 31 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 107 miles (173 km) distance in 1h 32m.
Distance 107 miles (173 km) |
Average train duration 2h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 42 |
Direct trains 31 |
Fastest train 1h 32m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:53 |
Train companies: Westbahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | REX from Wels to Vienna trainsWestbahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | REX trains will get you between Wels and Vienna from $12 (€10). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Westbahn
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB Nightjet
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | REX
EuroNight
FAQs: Trains from Wels to Vienna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wels to Vienna 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Wels to Vienna
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Bahnhofstraße.
- Gasthaus zur Linde
- Restaurant Loewenzahn
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Hotel Ploberger
- Boutique Hotel Hauser
- Hotel Bayrischer Hof
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to regional and international destinations
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 1
- Regional trains
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at Felberstraße 1.
- Restaurant Westpol
- Vapiano Wien Westbahnhof
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Mercure Wien Westbahnhof
- Fleming's Hotel Wien-Stadthalle
- Motel One Wien-Westbahnhof
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-10 for regional and suburban trains
- Hall 3: access to metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line U3, Line U6
- Tram: Line 5, Line 6, Line 9, Line 18, Line 52, Line 60
- Bus: Several lines available
- 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via the roundabout.
- Restaurant Gasthaus Hansy
- Rollercoaster Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- €0.50
- Austria Classic Hotel Wien
- Motel One Wien-Prater
- Hotel Praterstern
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for regional and S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: Metro connections
- Metro: Line U1, Line U2
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3, S7
- Bus: Several lines available
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