How to travel from Wels to Hamburg

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Wels to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wels to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $330 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $330, while a flight costs an average of $635.

Distance: 412 miles (664 km)

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$330

Average price

Cheapest

$635

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$35

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(fuel + tolls)

10h 27m

Average total duration

9h 57m

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30m

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4h 11m

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2h 11m

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2h 0m

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9h 24m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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2.0 - 4.0kg

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ÖBB | Nightjet

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Eurowings

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The cheapest way to travel from Wels to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of $99 (€81).

This is compared to other travel options from Wels to Hamburg:

A bus is $74 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wels to Hamburg costing on average $173 (€141).

A bus is $536 (€439) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wels to Hamburg costing on average $635 (€520).

The fastest way to travel from Wels to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 11m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 25m.

Bus takes on average 17h 32m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Wels and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Wels to Hamburg among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 7h 13m sooner (2h 11m by flight vs 9h 24m by car). Tickets start at around $635 (€520) compared to roughly $35 (€29) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Wels to Hamburg

How to get from Wels to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.

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

  • FlixBus
    1:35 PM17h05
    Wels
    6:40 AMHamburg
    $961One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    1:35 PM17h05
    Wels
    6:40 AMHamburg
    $961One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    1:35 PM17h05
    Wels
    6:40 AMHamburg
    $961One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Wels to Hamburg

Travel to Hamburg 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 Hamburg.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Wels and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Wels to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of $99 (€81).

This is compared to other travel options from Wels to Hamburg:

A bus is $74 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wels to Hamburg costing on average $173 (€141).

A bus is $536 (€439) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wels to Hamburg costing on average $635 (€520).

The fastest way to travel from Wels to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 11m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 25m.

Bus takes on average 17h 32m.

The distance from Wels to Hamburg is approximately 412 miles (664 km).
The average frequency per day from Wels to Hamburg is:
  • Around 14 trains per day.
  • Around 10 flights per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wels and Hamburg 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 Hamburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Wels Hbf and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Wels, Eisenfeldstraße (McDonald's) and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Wels to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn to go to Hamburg by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, BA Euroflyer, Lufthansa, Sas Airways, Danish Air Transport, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Hamburg by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Hamburg by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Wels to Hamburg:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Eurowings.
Omio customers who travel from Wels to Hamburg often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris, Amsterdam, Stockholm. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Hamburg and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Hamburg to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Hamburg, you can explore the vibrant nightlife of the Reeperbahn, enjoy a scenic boat tour of the Port of Hamburg, visit the lively Hamburg Fish Market, and discover the International Maritime Museum. Stroll along the Alster Lakes for picturesque views, and don't miss the Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie, Speicherstadt, St. Michael's Church, and Planten un Blomen for diverse attractions and experiences.
Three days in Hamburg are generally sufficient to explore major attractions such as the Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie, and the historic Speicherstadt, as well as to experience its vibrant neighborhoods and local cuisine.

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