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Compare train, bus, and flight for Wels to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wels to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $205 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $205, while a flight costs an average of $784.
Distance: 231 miles (372 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$205 Average price Cheapest | $784 Average price | $106 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 41m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Wels to Leipzig, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Wels to Leipzig:
A train is $579 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wels to Leipzig costing on average $784.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 41m.
Tickets start at around $205 compared to roughly $106 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$99. The journey takes 6h 11m versus 4h 57m 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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How to get from Wels to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Wels to Leipzig is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:15 PM 8h50 Wels 10:05 PM Leipzig $686 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
1:15 PM 8h50 Wels 10:05 PM Leipzig $686 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
5:35 PM 4h30 Wels 10:05 PM Leipzig $776 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Wels to Leipzig:
A train is $579 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wels to Leipzig costing on average $784.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 41m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wels and Leipzig as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Wels Hbf and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- Travel with ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB to go to Leipzig by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Danish Air Transport, Air Dolomiti to go to Leipzig by flight.
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