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Compare train and bus for Wels to Bratislava
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wels to Bratislava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $29, and a bus costs an average of $54.
Distance: 141 miles (228 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$47 Average price Cheapest | $69 Average price | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 13m Average total duration 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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 Wels to Bratislava:
A train is $22 (€17) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Wels to Bratislava costing on average $69 (€55).
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 43m.
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How to get from Wels to Bratislava by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Wels to Bratislava is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 547+
REX 69:16 AM3h28Wels Hbf12:44 PMBratislava-Petržalka$541One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
IC 547+
REX 69:16 AM3h28Wels Hbf12:44 PMBratislava-Petržalka$541One-way1 transfer
Fastest
REX 50+
RJX 861+
REX 69:53 AM2h51Wels Hbf12:44 PMBratislava-Petržalka$541One-way2 transfers
Other options
IC 545+
REX 68:16 AM3h28Wels Hbf11:44 AMBratislava-Petržalka$541One-way1 transfer
REX 51+
RJX 265+
REX 68:53 AM2h51Wels Hbf11:44 AMBratislava-Petržalka$901One-way2 transfers
REX 70+
NJ 469+
REX 68:24 AM3h20Wels Hbf11:44 AMBratislava-Petržalka$1161One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus2:35 PM11h45Wels, Eisenfeldstraße (McDonald's)2:20 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$701One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:35 PM12h10Wels, Eisenfeldstraße (McDonald's)2:45 AMSchwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal$701One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Wels to Bratislava:
A train is $22 (€17) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Wels to Bratislava costing on average $69 (€55).
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 43m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wels and Bratislava as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Wels Hbf and arrive in Bratislava-Petržalka.
- Buses mostly depart from Wels, Eisenfeldstraße (McDonald's) and arrive in Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Bratislava by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB, Westbahn to go to Bratislava by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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