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Compare train and bus for Schwechat to Wels
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Schwechat to Wels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $51 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $51, while a bus costs an average of $69.
Distance: 112 miles (181 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$51 Average price Cheapest | $69 Average price | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 20m Average total duration 9h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Schwechat to Wels:
A train is $19 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Schwechat to Wels costing on average $69 (€58).
Other travel options to Wels take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 20m.
You'll arrive about 43m sooner (1h 32m by train vs 2h 15m by car). Tickets start at around $51 (€42) compared to roughly $43 (€36) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Schwechat to Wels
How to get from Schwechat to Wels by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Schwechat to Wels is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:35 AM11h10Schwechat2:45 PMWels$731One-way0 transfers
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3:35 AM11h10Schwechat2:45 PMWels$731One-way0 transfers
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3:35 AM11h10Schwechat2:45 PMWels$731One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Schwechat to Wels:
A train is $19 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Schwechat to Wels costing on average $69 (€58).
Other travel options to Wels take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 20m.
- Around 27 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Schwechat and Wels as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal and arrive in Wels, Eisenfeldstraße (McDonald's).
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Airport and arrive in Wels Hbf.
- Travel with ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, Westbahn, ÖBB to go to Wels by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Wels by bus.
- 26 direct trains per day with Westbahn.
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