There are 4 ways to get from Prague to Wels by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Praha, Hlavní Nádraží to Linz central train stationbus 197
4h 5m€24–48Train
- Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Linz/Donau Hbftrain Ec
4h 6m€29–91Drive 272.1 km
- Drive from Prague to Welscar 272.1 km
3h 4m€46–67Bus via Český Krumlov
- Take the bus from Prague to Český Krumlovbus Prague to Cesky Krumlov
- Take the bus from Český Krumlov to Linzbus Cesky Krumlov to Linz
5h 50m€47–79
Prague to Wels by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Prague to Wels is to bus which costs €23 - €50 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Prague to Wels is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Prague to Wels station. However, there are services departing from Praha, Hlavní Nádraží and arriving at Linz central train station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Prague to Wels. However, there are services departing from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi and arriving at Wels Hbf via Linz/Donau Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Prague and Wels is 271 km. The road distance is 272.1 km.
The best way to get from Prague to Wels without a car is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs €23 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Prague to Wels, including transfers.
Prague to Wels bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Praha, Hlavní Nádraží station.
Prague to Wels train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station.
The best way to get from Prague to Wels is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs €23 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €29 - €95 and takes 4h 6m.
What companies run services between Prague, Czechia and Wels, Austria?
FlixBus operates a bus from Praha, Hlavní Nádraží to Linz central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, ÖBB EuroCity operates a train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Linz/Donau Hbf 4 times a day. Tickets cost €65–80 and the journey takes 3h 46m. České dráhy (ČD) also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 1717
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Linz/Donau Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–80
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
- Phone
- +420 221 111 122
- [email protected]
- Website
- Czech Railways (ČD)
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Linz/Donau Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- Czech Railways (ČD)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Praha, Hlavní Nádraží to Linz central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +420 607 803 423
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bean Shuttle
Bus from Prague to Český Krumlov
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Bean Shuttle
Bus from Český Krumlov to Linz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–29
- Website
- Bean Shuttle
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Booking & Getting There
Prague to Wels bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Linz central train station.
Prague to Wels train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Linz/Donau Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prague to Wels is 272 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Prague to Wels.
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