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Compare train and bus for Wels to Vienna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wels to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $77 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $77, while a train costs an average of $77.
Distance: 107 miles (173 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$77 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 40m.
You'll arrive about 19m sooner (2h 0m by train vs 2h 19m by car). Tickets start at around $77 (€63) compared to roughly $55 (€44) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Wels to Vienna
How to get from Wels to Vienna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Wels to Vienna is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RJX 7696:01 AM1h31Wels Hbf7:32 AMVienna Hbf$181One-way0 transfers
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RJX 7696:01 AM1h31Wels Hbf7:32 AMVienna Hbf$181One-way0 transfers
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RJX 7696:01 AM1h31Wels Hbf7:32 AMVienna Hbf$181One-way0 transfers
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RJ 8213:54 AM1h41Wels Hbf5:35 AMVienna Hbf$181One-way0 transfers
IC 5437:16 AM1h47Wels Hbf9:03 AMVienna Hbf$181One-way0 transfers
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RJX199797:42 AM1h50Wels Hbf9:32 AMVienna Hbf$181One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:35 PM11h45Wels, Eisenfeldstraße (McDonald's)2:20 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$621One-way1 transfer
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Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 40m.
- Around 46 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wels and Vienna as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Linz Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Wels Hbf and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Wels, Eisenfeldstraße (McDonald's) and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Vienna by bus.
- Travel with Westbahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB to go to Vienna by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 36 direct trains per day with Westbahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC).
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