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Kunsthaus Zürich
Zurich’s leading art museum, known for major Swiss and European collections from medieval works to modern and contemporary art.
Cheapest price
$134
Average price
$134
Fastest journey
7 h 25 m
Average duration
7 h 25 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
419 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wels to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wels to Zurich will cost around $134 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $134.
It's difficult to get from Wels to Zurich without transferring at least once.
EC 1218 · ECE 192
EC 1218 · ECE 192Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wels to Zurich 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 flight which can get you there in 5h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $61, and a flight costs an average of $167.
Distance: 260 miles (419 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$121 Average price | $61 Average price Cheapest | $419 Average price | $179 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 40m Average total duration 7h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 11m Average total duration 6h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 23m Average total duration Fastest 5h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Wels to Zurich:
A bus is $60 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wels to Zurich costing on average $121 (€99).
A bus is $358 (€293) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wels to Zurich costing on average $419 (€343).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 41m.
Train takes on average 7h 10m.
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Direct services run with ÖBB | Nightjet.
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 Zurich trains for tomorrow, 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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EC 1218 · ECE 192 | On time 9:03 AM Wels Hbf | 7h25 | 4:28 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Wels to Zurich run on average 7 times per day, taking around 7h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $47 (€39) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:23, the last at 23:27. The fastest train covers the 260 miles (419 km) distance in 6h 34m.
Distance 260 miles (419 km) |
Average train duration 7h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $47 (€39) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 6h 34m |
First train 12:23 AM |
Last train 11:27 PM |
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Service is included by law. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or adding 5-10% for great service is appreciated. Round up taxis and leave small change in cafes if service was good.
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