What is the cheapest way to get from Wels to Bratislava?

The cheapest way to get from Wels to Bratislava is to bus which costs €26 - €45 and takes 6h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wels to Bratislava?

The fastest way to get from Wels to Bratislava is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Wels and Bratislava?

No, there is no direct bus from Wels to Bratislava. However, there are services departing from Wels Magazinstraße and arriving at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy via Linz/Donau Goethekreuzung and Linz Industriezeile. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Wels and Bratislava?

No, there is no direct train from Wels to Bratislava. However, there are services departing from Wels Hbf and arriving at Bratislava-Petrzalka via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Wels to Bratislava?

The distance between Wels and Bratislava is 284 km. The road distance is 260.9 km.

How do I travel from Wels to Bratislava without a car?

The best way to get from Wels to Bratislava without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs €35 - €100.

How long does it take to get from Wels to Bratislava?

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Wels to Bratislava, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wels to Bratislava bus from?

Wels to Bratislava bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Linz Industriezeile station.

Where do I catch the Wels to Bratislava train from?

Wels to Bratislava train services, operated by ÖBB Intercity, depart from Wels Hbf station.

Train or bus from Wels to Bratislava?

The best way to get from Wels to Bratislava is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs €35 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 6h 24m.

Where does the Wels to Bratislava bus arrive?

Wels to Bratislava bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy station.

Where does the Wels to Bratislava train arrive?

Wels to Bratislava train services, operated by ÖBB Intercity, arrive at Wien Hbf station.

Can I drive from Wels to Bratislava?

Yes, the driving distance between Wels to Bratislava is 261 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Wels to Bratislava.

How do I get a train ticket from Wels to Bratislava?

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Wels to Bratislava - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 600 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Wels to Bratislava by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wels Hbf to Wien Hbftrain Ic
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava-Petrzalkatrain Re / ...
3h 20m
€38–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivybus 1291 / ...
6h 24m
€27–44
Drive 260.9 km
1. Drive from Wels to Bratislavacar 260.9 km
2h 51m
€44–63
Line 600 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Wels Magazinstraße to Linz/Donau Hauptbahnhofbus 600
2. Take the train from Linz Hauptbahnhof to Wien Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava-Petržalkatrain
4h 9m
€30–106

Wels to Bratislava by train

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Distance: 283.9 km
Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Wels, Austria and Bratislava, Slovakia?

You can take a train from Wels Hbf to Bratislava-Petrzalka via Wien Hbf in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Linz Industriezeile to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy 5 times a week. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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