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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Wels is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Wels is to drive which takes 5h 9m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Wels?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Wels. However, there are services departing from Zürich and arriving at Wels via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Wels?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Wels Hbf. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 21m.

How far is it from Zurich to Wels?

The distance between Zurich and Wels is 569 km. The road distance is 506.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Wels without a car is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs €75 - €120.

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

The train from Zuerich Hb to Wels Hbf takes 6h 21m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Wels bus from?

Zurich to Wels bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Zürich station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Wels train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Wels?

The best way to get from Zurich to Wels is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs €75 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 8h, you could also fly, which costs €230 - €460 and takes 7h 3m.

Where does the Zurich to Wels bus arrive?

Zurich to Wels bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Munich - Bus Station.

Where does the Zurich to Wels train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Wels?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Wels is 506 km. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Zurich to Wels.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Wels?

There are 439+ hotels available in Wels.

Zurich to Wels - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Zurich to Wels by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wels Hbftrain Rjx
6h 21m
€75–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Munich - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Welsbus 951
8h
€40–63
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Wels Hbfnighttrain Nj
8h 4m
€210–330
Drive 506.2 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Welscar 506.2 km
5h 9m
€92–132
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain Ec
2. Take the train from Bregenz to Wels Hbftrain 731 / ...
8h 7m
€110–230
Train via Innsbruck
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain 735 / ...
8h 25m
€82–256
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane ZRH - MUC
2. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Wels Hbftrain
6h 14m
€146–373
Fly to Linz Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Linz Airport (LNZ)plane ZRH - LNZ
7h 3m
€231–455
Fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ZRH - VIE
2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Wels Hbftrain
6h 27m
€119–302

Zurich to Wels by train

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6h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 568.8 km
Duration: 6h 21m

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

Railjet operates a train from Zuerich Hb to Wels Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €75–120 and the journey takes 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zürich to Wels via Munich central bus station in around 8h.

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