How to travel from Linz to Wels

Tue, Sep 01
+ Add return
Travel by train, bus with
Westbahn
BlaBlaCar
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | S-Bahn
1,000+ more
Westbahn
BlaBlaCar
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | S-Bahn
1,000+ more
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Linz to Wels

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Linz to Wels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €9, while a bus costs an average of €10.

Distance: 14 miles (24 km)

Compare train with

Most popular
Train
Bus
Driving

€9

Average price

Cheapest

€10

Average price

€15

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

46m

Average total duration

Fastest

16m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

50m

Average total duration

20m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

29m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.0 - 0.0kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

-

CO2 emissions

Westbahn

Most popular train company

BlaBlaCar

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Linz to Wels is a train with an average price of €9.

This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Wels:

A train is €0.78 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Linz to Wels costing on average €10.

The fastest way to travel from Linz to Wels is by train with an average journey time of 46m.

Other travel options to Wels take longer:

Bus takes on average 50m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Linz and Wels including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Linz to Wels among Omio's users.

Travel options
from Linz to Wels

How to get from Linz to Wels by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Linz to Wels is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Westbahn79216
    12:26 PM0h14
    Linz Hbf
    12:40 PMWels Hbf
    81One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Westbahn79216
    12:26 PM0h14
    Linz Hbf
    12:40 PMWels Hbf
    81One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Westbahn79216
    12:26 PM0h14
    Linz Hbf
    12:40 PMWels Hbf
    81One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Westbahn922
    5:56 PM0h14
    Linz Hbf
    6:10 PMWels Hbf
    81One-way
    0 transfers
  • Westbahn998
    1:26 AM0h14
    Linz Hbf
    1:40 AMWels Hbf
    81One-way
    0 transfers
  • Westbahn912
    12:56 PM0h14
    Linz Hbf
    1:10 PMWels Hbf
    81One-way
    0 transfers

Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .

Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights

Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

Tue
Sep 01
Wed
Sep 02
Thu
Sep 03
Fri
Sep 04
Sat
Sep 05
Sun
Sep 06
Mon
Sep 07

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Trenitalia
Easyjet
Deutsche Bahn
SNCF

FAQs: Travel from Linz 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 Linz to Wels.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Linz and Wels including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Linz to Wels is a train with an average price of €9.

This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Wels:

A train is €0.78 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Linz to Wels costing on average €10.

The fastest way to travel from Linz to Wels is by train with an average journey time of 46m.

Other travel options to Wels take longer:

Bus takes on average 50m.

The distance from Linz to Wels is approximately 14 miles (24 km).
The average frequency per day from Linz to Wels is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Linz to Wels:
  • Trains mostly depart from Linz Hbf and arrive in Wels Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Linz to Wels, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, ÖBB-Postbus GmbH, Oberösterreichischer Verkehrsverbund to go to Wels by bus.
  • Travel with Westbahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB, ÖBB to go to Wels by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Linz to Wels with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, ÖBB-Postbus GmbH, Oberösterreichischer Verkehrsverbund.
  • 10 direct trains per day with Westbahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB, ÖBB.
Omio customers who travel from Linz to Wels often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Munich, Salzburg, Budapest, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Wels and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Wels to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully explore Wels, including its historical sites, local museums, and nearby attractions, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended.

Travelling from Linz to Wels: related information

Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

HomeTravelTravel to AustriaTravel to WelsHow to travel from Linz to Wels

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone