The cheapest and fastest trains from Vienna Hbf to Wels Hbf
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$51
Fastest journey
1 h 32 m
Average duration
1 h 34 m
Trains per day
42
Distance
174 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna Hbf to Wels Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna Hbf to Wels Hbf will cost around $51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 42 trains that leave Vienna Hbf for Wels Hbf on Thu, Jun 04, 25 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 04 the direct trains cover the 174 km distance in an average of 1 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 32 m .
On Thu, Jun 04 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.
RJX 76810:28 PM1h32Vienna Hbf12:00 AMWels Hbf$181One-way0 transfers
D 197809:45 AM1h40Vienna Hbf11:25 AMWels Hbf$181One-way0 transfers
IC 460+
S 29:57 PM2h25Vienna Hbf12:22 AMWels Hbf$181One-way1 transfer
RJ 82012:28 AM1h45Vienna Hbf2:13 AMWels Hbf$251One-way0 transfers
NJ 44610:44 PM1h57Vienna Hbf12:41 AMWels Hbf$251One-way0 transfers
RJX 2648:28 PM1h32Vienna Hbf10:00 PMWels Hbf$491One-way0 transfers
RJX 76810:28 PM1h32Vienna Hbf12:00 AMWels Hbf$181One-way0 transfers
RJX 7649:28 PM1h32Vienna Hbf11:00 PMWels Hbf$371One-way0 transfers
ICE 122410:13 AM1h36Vienna Hbf11:49 AMWels Hbf$581One-way0 transfers
ICE 12286:13 AM1h36Vienna Hbf7:49 AMWels Hbf$491One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Vienna Hbf to Wels Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna Hbf to Wels 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)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$46 Average price Cheapest | $69 Average price | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration 2h 14m 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 Vienna Hbf to Wels Hbf:
A train is $23 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vienna Hbf to Wels Hbf costing on average $69 (€56).
Other travel options to Wels Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 14m.
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.
Live departures
Vienna Hbf to Wels Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Vienna Hbf to Wels Hbf trains for today, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJX 560+ REX 50 | 7:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 1h39 | 9:07 AM Wels Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 544 | 7:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 1h47 | 9:44 AM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 262+ REX 50 | 8:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 1h39 | 10:07 AM Wels Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 546 | 8:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 1h47 | 10:44 AM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 562+ REX 51 | 9:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 1h39 | 11:07 AM Wels Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 548 | 9:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 1h47 | 11:44 AM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1224 | 10:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 1h36 | 11:49 AM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 60+ REX 50 | 10:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 1h39 | 12:07 PM Wels Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 640 | 10:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 1h47 | 12:44 PM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 766+ REX 50 | 11:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 1h39 | 1:07 PM Wels Hbf | 1 transfer | |
D 14512 | 11:45 AM Vienna Hbf | 1h40 | 1:25 PM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 642 | 11:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 1h47 | 1:44 PM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 862+ REX 50 | 12:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 1h39 | 2:07 PM Wels Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 644 | 12:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 1h47 | 2:44 PM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 166+ REX 51 | 1:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 1h39 | 3:07 PM Wels Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 646 | 1:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 1h47 | 3:44 PM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1220 | 2:13 PM Vienna Hbf | 1h36 | 3:49 PM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 864+ REX 50 | 2:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 1h39 | 4:07 PM Wels Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 648 | 2:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 1h47 | 4:44 PM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 168+ REX 50 | 3:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 1h39 | 5:07 PM Wels Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 740 | 3:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 1h47 | 5:44 PM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 866+ REX 51 | 4:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 1h39 | 6:07 PM Wels Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 742 | 4:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 1h47 | 6:44 PM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 20 | 5:13 PM Vienna Hbf | 1h36 | 6:49 PM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 760+ REX 50 | 5:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 1h39 | 7:07 PM Wels Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 744 | 5:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 1h47 | 7:44 PM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 868+ REX 50 | 6:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 1h39 | 8:07 PM Wels Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 746 | 6:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 1h47 | 8:44 PM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 762+ REX 50 | 7:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 1h39 | 9:07 PM Wels Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 748 | 7:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 1h47 | 9:44 PM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 264 | 8:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 1h32 | 10:00 PM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 840 | 8:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 1h47 | 10:44 PM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 764 | 9:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 1h32 | 11:00 PM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 460+ S 2 | 9:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 2h25 | 12:22 AM Wels Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 768 | 10:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 1h32 | 12:00 AM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
NJ 446 | 10:44 PM Vienna Hbf | 1h57 | 12:41 AM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, June 4 | |||||
RJ 820 | 12:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 1h45 | 2:13 AM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 80+ CJX 5+ S 1 · S 2 | 1:16 AM Vienna Hbf | 4h47 | 6:03 AM Wels Hbf | 4 transfers | |
IC 848 | 4:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 1h47 | 6:44 AM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 368+ REX 50 | 5:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 1h39 | 7:07 AM Wels Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 407+ REX 70 | 5:39 AM Vienna Hbf | 1h55 | 7:34 AM Wels Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 540 | 5:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 1h47 | 7:44 AM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1228 | 6:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 1h36 | 7:49 AM Wels Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Vienna Hbf to Wels Hbf
Trains from Vienna Hbf to Wels 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 02:57, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 108 miles (174 km) distance in 1h 32m.
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 32m |
First train 2:57 AM |
Last train 11:28 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, České dráhy (ČD) from Vienna Hbf to Wels Hbf trainsÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, České dráhy (ČD) trains will get you between Vienna Hbf and Wels Hbf from $18 (€15). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB | Nightjet
České dráhy (ČD)
FAQs: Trains from Vienna Hbf to Wels Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna Hbf to Wels 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 Wels Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Vienna Hbf to Wels Hbf
- Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 21:00
- Sat: 09:00 - 18:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located on Level UG1 by the restrooms. They are self-service and available 24/7.
- Burger King
- L’Osteria
- Akakiko
- McDonald’s
- Oberlaa
- Nordsee
- Som Kitchen
- Starbucks
- Admiral Sports Bar
- Asia Gourmet
- & many more
- Wheelchair facilities in elevators, barrier-free toilets, inductive sound system. For mobility assistance, call +43 517175.
- Star Inn Hotel
- Quartier Belvedere
- AZIMUT Hotel Vienna
- Information desks are located at each end of the main level.
- 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
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