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

The cheapest way to get from Wels to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 60 and takes 7h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wels to Zurich is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 130.

Is there a direct bus between Wels and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Wels to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Wels and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Wels and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wels Hbf and arriving at Zuerich Hb. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 7h 42m.

How far is it from Wels to Zurich?

The distance between Wels and Zurich is 602 km. The road distance is 509.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Wels to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 120.

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

The train from Wels Hbf to Zuerich Hb takes 7h 42m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Wels to Zurich bus from?

Wels to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Wels station.

Where do I catch the Wels to Zurich train from?

Wels to Zurich train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wels Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Wels to Zurich?

The best way to get from Wels to Zurich is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 60 and takes 7h 49m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 200 - SFr 320 and takes 7h 39m.

Where does the Wels to Zurich bus arrive?

Wels to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Wels to Zurich train arrive?

Wels to Zurich train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Wels to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Wels to Zurich is 509 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Wels to Zurich.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Wels to Zurich?

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Wels to Zurich - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

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There are 13 ways to get from Wels to Zurich by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wels Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rj
7h 42m
CHF 75–120
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Wels Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
10h 3m
CHF 30–105
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wels to Munich central bus stationbus 951
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus X06 / ...
7h 49m
CHF 34–59
Drive 509.1 km
1. Drive from Wels to Zurichcar 509.1 km
5h 11m
CHF 85–123
Train via Innsbruck
1. Take the train from Wels Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Buchs Sgtrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Buchs Sg to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
8h 2m
CHF 87–253
Train via Salzburg
1. Take the train from Wels Hbf to Salzburg Hbftrain 79220 / ...
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx / ...
8h 29m
CHF 76–134
Train via Salzburg #2
1. Take the train from Wels Hbf to Salzburg Hbftrain 960 / ...
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Feldkirchtrain
3. Take the train from Feldkirch to Zürich HBtrain Rjx
8h 46m
CHF 48–183
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Wels Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
5h 44m
CHF 145–347
Fly Linz Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Linz Airport (LNZ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LNZ - ZRH
7h 39m
CHF 200–320
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Wels Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VIE - ZRH
6h 4m
CHF 109–263
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Wels Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
6h 58m
CHF 191–481
Train to Graz Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Graz Hbftrain
2. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GRZ - ZRH
8h 24m
CHF 183–425
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, train
1. Take the train from Wels Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH)plane VIE - ACH
3. Take the train from Rorschach to Zürich HBtrain
7h 24m
CHF 275–591

Wels to Zurich by train

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Distance: 602 km
Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Wels, Austria and Zurich, Switzerland?

Railjet operates a train from Wels Hbf to Zuerich Hb once daily. Tickets cost CHF 75–120 and the journey takes 7h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wels to Zurich Bus Station via Munich central bus station in around 7h 49m.

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