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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hamburg to Wels
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Wels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $102 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $102, while a flight costs an average of $495.
Distance: 412 miles (664 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$169 Average price | $495 Average price | $102 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 14m Average total duration 8h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 17h 13m Average total duration 16h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Wels:
A train is $7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Hamburg to Wels costing on average $88.
A train is $122 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Wels costing on average $204.
Other travel options to Wels take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 15m.
Bus takes on average 18h 5m.
Tickets start at around $81 compared to roughly $35 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-45.92. The journey takes 9h 45m versus 9h 21m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Hamburg to Wels by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hamburg to Wels is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:15 PM17h30Hamburg2:45 PMWels$831One-way0 transfers
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9:15 PM17h30Hamburg2:45 PMWels$831One-way0 transfers
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9:15 PM17h30Hamburg2:45 PMWels$831One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Wels:
A train is $21 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Hamburg to Wels costing on average $102.
A train is $414 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Wels costing on average $495.
Other travel options to Wels take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 15m.
Bus takes on average 17h 13m.
- Around 19 trains per day.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Wels as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Wels Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Wels, Eisenfeldstraße (McDonald's).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Wels by bus.
- Travel with EuroNight, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn to go to Wels by train.
- Travel with BA Euroflyer, Lufthansa, Sas Airways, Danish Air Transport, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Avion Express Malta to go to Wels by flight.
- 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
- 1 direct flights per day with Eurowings.
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