The cheapest and fastest trains from Wels to Salzburg
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
57 m
Average duration
59 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
84 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wels to Salzburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wels to Salzburg will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
Of the 4 trains that leave Wels for Salzburg every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 84 km distance in an average of 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 3 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.








Live departures
Wels to Salzburg train times
The table below shows live departures for Wels to Salzburg trains for today, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 13:11 Wels Hbf | 0h57 | 14:08 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:11 Wels Hbf | 0h57 | 15:08 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:11 Wels Hbf | 0h57 | 16:08 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:41 Wels Hbf | 0h57 | 16:38 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:11 Wels Hbf | 0h57 | 17:08 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:41 Wels Hbf | 0h57 | 17:38 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:11 Wels Hbf | 0h57 | 18:08 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:41 Wels Hbf | 0h57 | 18:38 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:11 Wels Hbf | 0h57 | 19:08 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:41 Wels Hbf | 0h57 | 19:38 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:11 Wels Hbf | 0h57 | 20:08 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:41 Wels Hbf | 0h57 | 20:38 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:11 Wels Hbf | 0h57 | 21:08 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:11 Wels Hbf | 1h01 | 22:12 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 21 March | |||||
![]() | 05:46 Wels | 1h03 | 06:49 Salzburg | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:11 Wels | 0h57 | 11:08 Salzburg | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wels to Salzburg
Trains from Wels to Salzburg run on average 28 times per day, taking around 1h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 28 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 84 km distance in 57m.
Distance 84 km |
Average train duration 1h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 28 |
Direct trains 28 |
Fastest train 57m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:46 |
Train companies: Westbahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) from Wels to Salzburg trainsWestbahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) trains will get you between Wels and Salzburg from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB
ÖBB Nightjet
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | Regionalzug
FAQs: Wels to Salzburg train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wels to Salzburg 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 Salzburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Wels and Salzburg
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Südtiroler Platz.
- Restaurant Imlauer
- Stieglitz
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Europa Salzburg
- Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre
- H+ Hotel Salzburg
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for ÖBB and Westbahn trains
- Hall 2: platforms 6-11 for regional and international trains
- Bus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 25
- S-Bahn: Line S3
- Trolleybus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
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