How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Wels

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Wels

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Wels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a train costs an average of $51.

Distance: 276 miles (445 km)

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$123

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$61

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$31

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6h 15m

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8h 14m

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7h 44m

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5h 29m

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0.4 - 1.1kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Wels is a bus with an average price of $61 (€50).

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Wels:

A bus is $62 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Wels costing on average $123 (€101).

A bus is $449 (€367) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Wels costing on average $509 (€417).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Wels is by flight with an average journey time of 58m.

Other travel options to Wels take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 45m.

Bus takes on average 7h 44m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Wels including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Wels among Omio's users.

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Wels

Travel to Wels easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Frankfurt am Main to Wels.

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There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Wels including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Wels is a bus with an average price of $61 (€50).

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Wels:

A bus is $62 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Wels costing on average $123 (€101).

A bus is $449 (€367) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Wels costing on average $509 (€417).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Wels is by flight with an average journey time of 58m.

Other travel options to Wels take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 45m.

Bus takes on average 7h 44m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Wels is approximately 276 miles (445 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Wels is:
  • Around 13 trains per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Wels as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Wels:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Wels Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in Linz, Industriezeile.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Wels, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Wels by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Wels by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Wels with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Wels often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Munich, Salzburg, Linz, Budapest. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Wels and these popular destinations at a great price.

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