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Albrecht-Dürer-Haus
Museum in Albrecht Dürer’s former house, presenting his life, prints and the world of Renaissance Nuremberg.
Cheapest price
£33
Average price
£77
Fastest journey
4 h 30 m
Average duration
4 h 37 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
260 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wels to Nuremberg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wels to Nuremberg will cost around £77 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £33.
To travel from Wels to Nuremberg you need to make at least one change.
REX 5052 · R 25798 · ICE 722+
79014
IC 848 · EC 212 · ICE 880
EC 1218 · ICE 1508
REX 5940 · R 5994 · 27004 · ICE 724
IC 540 · RJX 260 · ICE 680
EC 1218 · ICE 1508
REX 1776 · Bus RE50+
63066
IC 848 · EC 212 · ICE 880
IC 544 · RJX 262 · ICE 588
IC 848+
EC 212+
ICE 880Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wels to Nuremberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 13m. 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 £23, and a flight costs an average of £214.
Distance: 260 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£76 Average Price | £311 Average Price | £32 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 43m Average total duration Fastest 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 57m Average total duration 5h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 25m Average total duration 6h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Wels to Nuremberg trains for today, Sunday 23 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:46 Wels | 4h39 | 12:25 Nuremberg | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Wels to Nuremberg run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £53 but you can travel from only £23 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:09, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 260 km distance in 4h 30m.
Distance 260 km |
Average train duration 3h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £53 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 30m |
First train 0:09 |
Last train 23:46 |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
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Best time to book 70 days |
Discover the best of Nuremberg — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Nuremberg trip today.
Museum in Albrecht Dürer’s former house, presenting his life, prints and the world of Renaissance Nuremberg.
Major art museum with European works from the late Middle Ages to modern periods in a bold contemporary building.
Extensive museum on German railways with historic locomotives, interactive displays and family-friendly exhibitions.
Central market square lined with historic façades and stalls, ideal for people-watching and easy Old Town sightseeing.
Attractive riverside street with half-timbered houses, among the prettiest surviving medieval lanes in the city.
Historic artisan quarter south of the river, filled with lanes, workshops and a traditional Old Town atmosphere.
Small marjoram-spiced pork sausages, traditionally grilled over beechwood and served in sets or in a bread roll. A defining speciality of Nuremberg.
A long crusty roll filled with three Nuremberg sausages and mustard. It is a classic local street food eaten quickly at sausage stalls.
Lebkuchen from Nuremberg, a spiced gingerbread often made with nuts, candied peel and wafers. It is strongly tied to the city’s Christmas baking tradition.
Traditional Franconian inn serving roast meats, sausages and seasonal dishes in a wood-panelled, old-world atmosphere beneath the castle.
Historic bratwurst kitchen near the Hauptmarkt, known for traditional Nuremberg sausages in a rustic, fast-moving old-town setting.
Well-known old-town restaurant with polished Franconian cooking, local wine and a more refined feel while keeping regional classics at the centre.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Munich, while public transport and everyday food remain manageable for most city-break budgets.
Round up in cafés and taxis, or tip about 5-10% in restaurants. In Germany, tips are usually given directly when paying rather than left on the table.
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Nürnberg Hbf -> Hauptmarkt, Nürnberg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wels to Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Wels to Nuremberg trains use the Wels Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Nürnberg-Dutzendteich. Use this guide to compare Wels and Nuremberg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Wels Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Gasthaus zur Linde, Restaurant Loewenzahn
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Wels Hbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Wels Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Wels Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wels Hbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wels Hbf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Ploberger, Boutique Hotel Hauser, Hotel Bayrischer Hof.
Wels Messe is 1 km from Wels city centre. Public transport options include:
Wels Messe has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Wels Messe.
ATMs are available at Wels Messe.
Available at Wels Messe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wels Messe: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wels Messe.
Nürnberg Hbf is 1 km from Nuremberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Nürnberg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Cantina Estacion Mediterrano, Coffee Fellows, Dallmayr Cafebar, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Subway, Sportsbar, Istanbul Döner, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Nürnberg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Nürnberg Hbf. Information desks are located near the main entrance, close to the escalators.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located close to Platform 5. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nürnberg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nürnberg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg Hbf: Elevators, escalators, tactile guiding strips, wheelchair access. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include IntercityHotel Nuremberg, Park Plaza Nuremberg, Novotel Nürnberg Centre Ville.
Nürnberg-Dutzendteich is 3 km from Nuremberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Nürnberg-Dutzendteich has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Hayat's, Der Beck, Asia Cook, Endressche Gaststätte
Wi-Fi is available at Nürnberg-Dutzendteich. ATMs are available at Nürnberg-Dutzendteich.
Ticket office support is available at Nürnberg-Dutzendteich. Information desks are available at Nürnberg-Dutzendteich.
Luggage storage is available at Nürnberg-Dutzendteich. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nürnberg-Dutzendteich: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nürnberg-Dutzendteich: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg-Dutzendteich.
Nearby hotels include Jägerheim.
Nürnberg, Nelson-Mandela-Platz is 1 km from Nuremberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Nürnberg, Nelson-Mandela-Platz has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg, Nelson-Mandela-Platz.
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