How to travel from Wels to Frankfurt am Main

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Wels to Frankfurt am Main

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Wels to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €52 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €52, while a flight costs an average of €319.

Distance: 276 miles (445 km)

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€319

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€98

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€52

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€29

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3h 8m

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1h 8m

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6h 13m

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30m

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9h 49m

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9h 19m

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4h 50m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.4 - 1.1kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Wels to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of €52.

This is compared to other travel options from Wels to Frankfurt am Main:

A bus is €46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wels to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €98.

A bus is €267 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wels to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €319.

The fastest way to travel from Wels to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 8m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 13m.

Bus takes on average 9h 49m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Wels and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Wels to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €98 compared to roughly €29 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-69.06. The journey takes 5h 43m versus 4h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Wels to Frankfurt am Main

How to get from Wels to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Wels to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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    12:35 PM11h45
    Wels
    12:20 AMFrankfurt am Main
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  • FlixBus
    12:35 PM11h45
    Wels
    12:20 AMFrankfurt am Main
    491One-way
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  • FlixBus
    12:35 PM11h45
    Wels
    12:20 AMFrankfurt am Main
    491One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Wels to Frankfurt am Main

Travel to Frankfurt am Main 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 Wels to Frankfurt am Main.

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There are 3 options to travel between Wels and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Wels to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of €52.

This is compared to other travel options from Wels to Frankfurt am Main:

A bus is €46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wels to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €98.

A bus is €267 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wels to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €319.

The fastest way to travel from Wels to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 8m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 13m.

Bus takes on average 9h 49m.

The distance from Wels to Frankfurt am Main is approximately 276 miles (445 km).
The average frequency per day from Wels to Frankfurt am Main is:
  • Around 18 trains per day.
  • Around 5 flights per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Wels to Frankfurt am Main:
  • Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Wels Hbf and arrive in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Wels, Eisenfeldstraße (McDonald's) and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Wels to Frankfurt am Main, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
  • Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, braathens regional aviation, Danish Air Transport to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Wels to Frankfurt am Main:
  • 5 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, braathens regional aviation, Danish Air Transport.
Omio customers who travel from Wels to Frankfurt am Main often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, London, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Frankfurt am Main and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Frankfurt am Main to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Frankfurt am Main, visitors can enjoy panoramic views from the Main Tower and explore the vibrant Kleinmarkthalle for a variety of foods. The Senckenberg Natural History Museum offers fascinating dinosaur fossils, while a walk along the River Main provides scenic vistas. Shop at the lively Zeil or visit the Römer, a historic city hall. Art enthusiasts can explore the Städel Museum, while nature lovers will appreciate the Palmengarten. Delve into literary history at the Goethe House and admire the Gothic architecture of Frankfurt Cathedral.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Frankfurt am Main is sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Römer, Städel Museum, and Palmengarten, while also enjoying the city's vibrant dining and shopping scenes.

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