4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Vienna to Wels
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Wels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $49 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 12m. 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 $49, while a bus costs an average of $69.
Distance: 107 miles (173 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$49 Average price Cheapest | $69 Average price | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 5m Average total duration 9h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  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.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Wels:
A train is $21 (€17) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vienna to Wels costing on average $69 (€58).
Other travel options to Wels take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 5m.
The journey is about 36m faster (1h 42m by train vs 2h 18m by car) and roughly $5 (€4) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($49 (€41) vs $53 (€45)). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Vienna to Wels
How to get from Vienna to Wels by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Wels is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 5426:57 AM1h47Vienna Hbf8:44 AMWels Hbf$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- IC 5426:57 AM1h47Vienna Hbf8:44 AMWels Hbf$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
RJX 76810:28 PM1h32Vienna Hbf12:00 AMWels Hbf$241One-way0 transfers
Other options
RJ 82012:28 AM1h47Vienna Hbf2:15 AMWels Hbf$181One-way0 transfers- IC 8484:57 AM1h47Vienna Hbf6:44 AMWels Hbf$181One-way0 transfers
- RJX 368+
REX 53 · REX 74:46 AM2h53Vienna Airport7:39 AMWels Hbf$181One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:00 AM10h45Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)3:45 PMWels, Eisenfeldstraße (McDonald's)$741One-way1 transfer
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.
Oct 18
Oct 19
Oct 20
Oct 21
Oct 22
Oct 23
Oct 24
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Vienna 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 Vienna to Wels.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Wels:
A train is $21 (€17) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vienna to Wels costing on average $69 (€58).
Other travel options to Wels take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 5m.
- Around 48 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Wels as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Westbahnhof and arrive in Wels Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Wels, Eisenfeldstraße (McDonald's).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Wels by bus.
- Travel with Westbahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Wels by train.
- 36 direct trains per day with Westbahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC).
Travelling from Vienna to Wels: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
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.
