Travel optionsfrom Wels to Bratislava
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.
RJX 769+
REX 66:01 AM2h43Wels Hbf8:44 AMBratislava-Petržalka$281One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
RJX 769+
REX 66:01 AM2h43Wels Hbf8:44 AMBratislava-Petržalka$281One-way1 transfer
Fastest
RJX 769+
REX 66:01 AM2h43Wels Hbf8:44 AMBratislava-Petržalka$281One-way1 transfer
Other options
RJ 821+
REX 63:54 AM3h16Wels Hbf7:10 AMBratislava-Petržalka$281One-way1 transfer
REX 2+
RJ 256+
REX 65:05 AM3h39Wels Hbf8:44 AMBratislava-Petržalka$281One-way2 transfers
IC 541+
REX 66:16 AM3h28Wels Hbf9:44 AMBratislava-Petržalka$341One-way1 transfer
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Compare bus and train 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 $28. 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 $28, and a bus costs an average of $52.
Distance: 141 miles (228 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$52 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 14m Average total duration 2h 44m 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 $16 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Wels to Bratislava costing on average $68.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 44m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Wels to Bratislava:
A train is $16 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Wels to Bratislava costing on average $68.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 44m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wels and Bratislava as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Wels, Eisenfeldstraße (McDonald's) and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
- Trains mostly depart from Wels Hbf and arrive in Bratislava-Petržalka.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Bratislava by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB, Westbahn to go to Bratislava by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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