The cheapest and fastest trains from Munich to Wels
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£68
Fastest journey
2 h 21 m
Average duration
2 h 30 m
Trains per day
61
Distance
182 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Munich to Wels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Munich to Wels will cost around £68 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
Of the 61 trains that leave Munich for Wels every day 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 182 km distance in an average of 2 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
79039+
IC 843
RJ 215 · RJ 845
RJ 263
79021+
IC 741
79011+
IC 643



4082 · ICE 229Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Munich to Wels
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Wels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a flight costs an average of £183.
Distance: 182 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£38 Average Price | £23 Average Price Cheapest | £680 Average Price |
3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 23m Average total duration 4h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Munich to Wels train times
The table below shows live departures for Munich to Wels trains for tomorrow, Friday 9 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:23 Munich Hbf | 2h56 | 09:19 Wels Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 113+ IC 641 | On time 07:15 Munich Hbf | 2h59 | 10:14 Wels Hbf | 1 change | |
RJ 113+ 27975+ IC 643 | On time 07:15 Munich Hbf | 3h59 | 11:14 Wels Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJ 113 · IC 641 | On time 07:15 Munich Hbf | 2h59 | 10:14 Wels Hbf | 1 change | |
4062+ REX 50 | 07:24 Munich Hbf | 3h26 | 10:50 Wels Hbf | 1 change | |
4062 · REX 1779 | 07:24 Munich Hbf | 3h26 | 10:50 Wels Hbf | 1 change | |
79011+ IC 643 | 07:55 Munich Hbf | 3h19 | 11:14 Wels Hbf | 1 change | |
79011+ IC 643 | 07:55 Munich Hbf | 3h19 | 11:14 Wels Hbf | 1 change | |
27023 · 27261+ R 51 · R 50 | 08:07 Munich Hbf | 3h43 | 11:50 Wels Hbf | 3 changes | |
![]() | 08:28 München Pasing | 2h51 | 11:19 Wels Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:47 Munich Hbf | 2h32 | 11:19 Wels Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
79013+ IC 645 | 08:55 Munich Hbf | 3h19 | 12:14 Wels Hbf | 1 change | |
![]() | 08:58 Munich Ost | 2h21 | 11:19 Wels Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
4066+ REX 50 | 09:24 Munich Hbf | 3h26 | 12:50 Wels Hbf | 1 change | |
4066 · REX 1781 | On time 09:24 Munich Hbf | 3h26 | 12:50 Wels Hbf | 1 change | |
79015+ IC 647 | 09:55 Munich Hbf | 3h19 | 13:14 Wels Hbf | 1 change | |
79015+ IC 647 | 09:55 Munich Hbf | 3h19 | 13:14 Wels Hbf | 1 change | |
27027 · 27265+ R 51 | 10:07 Munich Hbf | 3h43 | 13:50 Wels Hbf | 2 changes | |
![]() | 10:21 Munich Hbf | 2h58 | 13:19 Wels Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 117+ IC 649 | On time 11:16 Munich Hbf | 2h58 | 14:14 Wels Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 117 · IC 649 | On time 11:16 Munich Hbf | 2h58 | 14:14 Wels Hbf | 1 change | |
4070+ REX 50 | 11:24 Munich Hbf | 3h26 | 14:50 Wels Hbf | 1 change | |
4070 · REX 1783 | On time 11:24 Munich Hbf | 3h26 | 14:50 Wels Hbf | 1 change | |
79021+ IC 741 | 11:55 Munich Hbf | 3h19 | 15:14 Wels Hbf | 1 change | |
79021+ IC 741 | 11:55 Munich Hbf | 3h19 | 15:14 Wels Hbf | 1 change | |
27031 · 27271+ R 51 · R 50 | 12:07 Munich Hbf | 3h43 | 15:50 Wels Hbf | 3 changes | |
RJX 67 · REX 1794 | On time 12:13 Munich Hbf | 3h18 | 15:31 Wels Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 119 · IC 743 | On time 13:16 Munich Hbf | 2h58 | 16:14 Wels Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 119+ IC 743 | On time 13:16 Munich Hbf | 2h58 | 16:14 Wels Hbf | 1 change | |
4074+ REX 50 | 13:24 Munich Hbf | 3h26 | 16:50 Wels Hbf | 1 change | |
4074 · REX 1785 | On time 13:24 Munich Hbf | 3h26 | 16:50 Wels Hbf | 1 change | |
27035+ R 51+ REX 50 | 13:25 Munich Hbf | 3h25 | 16:50 Wels Hbf | 2 changes | |
79025+ IC 745 | 13:55 Munich Hbf | 3h19 | 17:14 Wels Hbf | 1 change | |
79025+ IC 745 | 13:55 Munich Hbf | 3h19 | 17:14 Wels Hbf | 1 change | |
27001+ R 51 | 14:21 Munich Hbf | 3h29 | 17:50 Wels Hbf | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:22 Munich Hbf | 2h57 | 17:19 Wels Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 211 · IC 747 | On time 15:16 Munich Hbf | 2h58 | 18:14 Wels Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 211+ IC 747 | On time 15:16 Munich Hbf | 2h58 | 18:14 Wels Hbf | 1 change | |
27003 · 27277 · R 5983 · R 5925 | On time 15:27 Munich Hbf | 3h23 | 18:50 Wels Hbf | 3 changes | |
27003 · 27277+ R 51 · R 50 | 15:27 Munich Hbf | 3h23 | 18:50 Wels Hbf | 3 changes | |
79033+ IC 749 | 15:55 Munich Hbf | 3h19 | 19:14 Wels Hbf | 1 change | |
79033+ IC 749 | 15:55 Munich Hbf | 3h19 | 19:14 Wels Hbf | 1 change | |
27005+ R 51 | 16:27 Munich Hbf | 3h23 | 19:50 Wels Hbf | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:28 München Pasing | 2h51 | 19:19 Wels Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:48 Munich Hbf | 2h31 | 19:19 Wels Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:58 Munich Ost | 2h21 | 19:19 Wels Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
4082+ ICE 229 | On time 17:24 Munich Hbf | 2h45 | 20:09 Wels Hbf | 1 change | |
4082 · ICE 229 | On time 17:24 Munich Hbf | 2h45 | 20:09 Wels Hbf | 1 change | |
27059 · 27281+ R 51 · R 51 | 17:31 Munich Hbf | 3h19 | 20:50 Wels Hbf | 4 changes | |
27059 · 27281 · R 5997 · R 5987 | On time 17:31 Munich Hbf | 3h19 | 20:50 Wels Hbf | 4 changes | |
IC 406+ S 2 | 17:35 Munich Hbf | 3h47 | 21:22 Wels Hbf | 1 change | |
79039+ IC 843 | 17:55 Munich Hbf | 3h19 | 21:14 Wels Hbf | 1 change | |
79039+ IC 843 | 17:55 Munich Hbf | 3h19 | 21:14 Wels Hbf | 1 change | |
27061 · 27283+ R 51 · R 50 | 18:07 Munich Hbf | 3h43 | 21:50 Wels Hbf | 3 changes | |
27061 · 27283 · R 5991 · R 5929 | On time 18:07 Munich Hbf | 3h43 | 21:50 Wels Hbf | 3 changes | |
NJ 295+ RJX 367 | 19:07 Munich Hbf | 2h54 | 22:01 Wels Hbf | 1 change | |
RJ 215 · RJ 845 | On time 19:17 Munich Hbf | 2h57 | 22:14 Wels Hbf | 1 change | |
RJ 215 · RJ 845 | On time 19:17 Munich Hbf | 2h57 | 22:14 Wels Hbf | 1 change | |
RJ 263 | 21:17 Munich Hbf | 2h57 | 00:14 Wels Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 263 | 21:17 Munich Hbf | 2h57 | 00:14 Wels Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Munich to Wels
Trains from Munich to Wels run on average 29 times per day, taking around 2h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 182 km distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 182 km |
Average train duration 2h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 29 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 2h 30m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:54 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | S-Bahn, Bayerische Regiobahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity from Munich to Wels trainsDeutsche Bahn, Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | S-Bahn, Bayerische Regiobahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity trains will get you between Munich and Wels from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Westbahn
ÖBB
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB Nightjet
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | S-Bahn
Bayerische Regiobahn
FAQs: Munich to Wels train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Munich to Wels by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Wels, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Munich and Wels
- Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes.
- The station has luggage lockers.
- Cantina Estación Mediterrano
- Rischart Bakery
- Ditsch Pretzels
- backWERK
- Cafe-Shop
- Le Crobag
- Yorma's
- Coffee Fellows
- Dunkin Donuts
- McDonald's
- & many more
- Accessibility equipment, elevators, & mobility service. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- a&o München Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel München
- Sofitel Munich Bayerpost
- There is an information desk located on the main concourse near the food court.
- Ratskeller
- Speiserei Volksbad
- Klenze 17
- Trachtenvogl Café-Lounge
- Novotel München City
- Hilton Munich City
- Living Hotel am Deutschen Museum
- Unsöld's Factory Hotel
- Monday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Haidhauser Augustiner
- Burger King
- Tassilogarten
- Mitani
- Hilton Munich City
- MOMA1890
- Mk Hotel
- Hotel Pension Christl
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Bahnhofstraße.
- Gasthaus zur Linde
- Restaurant Loewenzahn
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Hotel Ploberger
- Boutique Hotel Hauser
- Hotel Bayrischer Hof
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to regional and international destinations
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 1
- Regional trains
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