The cheapest and fastest trains from Wels to Vienna
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£41
Fastest journey
1 h 31 m
Average duration
1 h 33 m
Trains per day
106
Distance
173 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wels to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wels to Vienna will cost around £41 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
Of the 106 trains that leave Wels for Vienna every day 73 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 173 km distance in an average of 1 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 31 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 36 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.
REX 50+
RJX 66321:531h39Wels Hbf23:32Vienna Hbf£141One-way1 change
IC 84322:161h47Wels Hbf0:03Vienna Hbf£141One-way0 changes
REX 50+
RJX 663+
S 7 · S 221:532h18Wels Hbf0:11Vienna Airport£141One-way3 changes
95713:201h45Wels Hbf15:05Vienna Westbahnhof£221One-way0 changes
96920:201h32Wels Hbf21:52Vienna Westbahnhof£221One-way0 changes
RJX 7617:011h31Wels Hbf8:32Vienna Hbf£421One-way0 changes
96312:201h32Wels Hbf13:52Vienna Westbahnhof£441One-way0 changes
RJX 36723:031h32Wels Hbf0:35Vienna Hbf£421One-way0 changes
96920:201h32Wels Hbf21:52Vienna Westbahnhof£221One-way0 changes
ICE 122922:111h36Wels Hbf23:47Vienna Hbf£231One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Wels to Vienna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wels to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 1m. 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 train costs an average of £5, and a coach costs an average of £37.
Distance: 173 km
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£30 Average Price Cheapest | £54 Average Price |
2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Wels to Vienna train times
The table below shows live departures for Wels to Vienna trains for today, Wednesday 3 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
919 | 14:50 Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 16:22 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
REX 51+ RJX 767+ RJ 113 | 14:53 Wels Hbf | 2h04 | 16:57 Vienna Airport | 2 changes | |
REX 51+ RJX 767 | 14:53 Wels Hbf | 1h39 | 16:32 Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 649 | 15:16 Wels Hbf | 2h11 | 17:27 Vienna Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 649 | 15:16 Wels Hbf | 1h47 | 17:03 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
959 | 15:20 Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 16:52 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
921 | 15:50 Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 17:22 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
REX 50+ RJX 867 | 15:53 Wels Hbf | 1h39 | 17:32 Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
REX 50+ RJX 867 | 15:53 Wels Hbf | 2h04 | 17:57 Vienna Airport | 1 change | |
IC 741 | 16:16 Wels Hbf | 2h11 | 18:27 Vienna Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 741 | 16:16 Wels Hbf | 1h47 | 18:03 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
991 | 16:20 Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 17:52 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
923 | 16:50 Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 18:22 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
REX 50+ RJX 165+ RJ 555 | 16:53 Wels Hbf | 2h04 | 18:57 Vienna Airport | 2 changes | |
REX 50+ RJX 165 | 16:53 Wels Hbf | 1h39 | 18:32 Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 743 | 17:16 Wels Hbf | 2h11 | 19:27 Vienna Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 743 | 17:16 Wels Hbf | 1h47 | 19:03 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
975 | 17:20 Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 18:52 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
925 | 17:50 Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 19:22 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
REX 50+ RJX 869 | 17:53 Wels Hbf | 2h04 | 19:57 Vienna Airport | 1 change | |
REX 50+ RJX 869 | 17:53 Wels Hbf | 1h39 | 19:32 Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1225 | 18:11 Wels Hbf | 1h36 | 19:47 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 745 | 18:16 Wels Hbf | 2h11 | 20:27 Vienna Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 745 | 18:16 Wels Hbf | 1h47 | 20:03 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
967 | 18:20 Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 19:52 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
927 | 18:50 Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 20:22 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
REX 51+ RJX 567 | 18:53 Wels Hbf | 2h04 | 20:57 Vienna Airport | 1 change | |
IC 747 | 19:16 Wels Hbf | 2h11 | 21:27 Vienna Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 747 | 19:16 Wels Hbf | 1h47 | 21:03 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
977 | 19:20 Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 20:52 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
S 2+ RJX 261+ RJ 757 | 19:37 Wels Hbf | 2h20 | 21:57 Vienna Airport | 2 changes | |
S 2+ RJX 661+ RJ 757 | 19:37 Wels Hbf | 2h20 | 21:57 Vienna Airport | 2 changes | |
S 2+ RJX 661 | 19:37 Wels Hbf | 1h55 | 21:32 Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
929 | 19:50 Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 21:22 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 749 | 20:16 Wels Hbf | 2h11 | 22:27 Vienna Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 749 | 20:16 Wels Hbf | 1h47 | 22:03 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
969 | 20:20 Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 21:52 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
931 | 20:50 Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 22:22 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
REX 51+ RJX 569 | 20:53 Wels Hbf | 2h04 | 22:57 Vienna Airport | 1 change | |
REX 51+ RJX 569 | 20:53 Wels Hbf | 1h39 | 22:32 Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 841+ S 2 · S 7 | 21:16 Wels Hbf | 2h25 | 23:41 Vienna Airport | 2 changes | |
IC 841 | 21:16 Wels Hbf | 1h47 | 23:03 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
979 | 21:20 Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 22:52 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
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NJ 40236 | 5:41 Wels Hbf | 2h17 | 7:58 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
901 | 5:50 Wels Hbf | 1h45 | 7:35 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 541 | 6:16 Wels Hbf | 1h47 | 8:03 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 541 | 6:16 Wels Hbf | 2h11 | 8:27 Vienna Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
951 | 6:20 Wels Hbf | 1h45 | 8:05 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
903 | 6:50 Wels Hbf | 1h45 | 8:35 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 761 | 7:01 Wels Hbf | 1h31 | 8:32 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 761+ RJ 655 | 7:01 Wels Hbf | 1h56 | 8:57 Vienna Airport | 1 change | |
IC 543 | 7:16 Wels Hbf | 1h47 | 9:03 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 543 | 7:16 Wels Hbf | 2h11 | 9:27 Vienna Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
953 | 7:20 Wels Hbf | 1h45 | 9:05 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 669+ S 2 | 7:37 Wels Hbf | 2h20 | 9:57 Vienna Airport | 1 change | |
RJX 669+ S 2 | 7:37 Wels Hbf | 1h55 | 9:32 Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
905 | 7:50 Wels Hbf | 1h45 | 9:35 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
NJ 40421 | 8:03 Wels Hbf | 1h45 | 9:48 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 545 | 8:16 Wels Hbf | 1h47 | 10:03 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 545 | 8:16 Wels Hbf | 2h11 | 10:27 Vienna Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
955 | 8:20 Wels Hbf | 1h45 | 10:05 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
907 | 8:50 Wels Hbf | 1h45 | 10:35 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 763+ REX 51 | 8:53 Wels Hbf | 1h39 | 10:32 Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 265+ RJ 657+ REX 51 | 8:53 Wels Hbf | 2h04 | 10:57 Vienna Airport | 2 changes | |
IC 547 | 9:16 Wels Hbf | 1h47 | 11:03 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 547 | 9:16 Wels Hbf | 2h11 | 11:27 Vienna Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
971 | 9:20 Wels Hbf | 1h45 | 11:05 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
909 | 9:50 Wels Hbf | 1h45 | 11:35 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 861+ REX 50 | 9:53 Wels Hbf | 2h04 | 11:57 Vienna Airport | 1 change | |
RJX 861+ REX 50 | 9:53 Wels Hbf | 1h39 | 11:32 Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 549 | 10:16 Wels Hbf | 2h11 | 12:27 Vienna Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 549 | 10:16 Wels Hbf | 1h47 | 12:03 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
961 | 10:20 Wels Hbf | 1h45 | 12:05 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
911 | 10:50 Wels Hbf | 1h45 | 12:35 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 765+ REX 51 | 10:53 Wels Hbf | 1h39 | 12:32 Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 765+ REX 51+ RJ 659 | 10:53 Wels Hbf | 2h04 | 12:57 Vienna Airport | 2 changes | |
REX 51+ ICE 21 | 10:53 Wels Hbf | 1h54 | 12:47 Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 641 | 11:16 Wels Hbf | 2h11 | 13:27 Vienna Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 641 | 11:16 Wels Hbf | 1h47 | 13:03 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
973 | 11:20 Wels Hbf | 1h45 | 13:05 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
913 | 11:50 Wels Hbf | 1h45 | 13:35 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 863+ REX 50 | 11:53 Wels Hbf | 2h04 | 13:57 Vienna Airport | 1 change | |
RJX 863+ REX 50 | 11:53 Wels Hbf | 1h39 | 13:32 Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 643 | 12:16 Wels Hbf | 2h11 | 14:27 Vienna Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 643 | 12:16 Wels Hbf | 1h47 | 14:03 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
963 | 12:20 Wels Hbf | 1h45 | 14:05 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
963 | 12:20 Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 13:52 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
915 | 12:50 Wels Hbf | 1h45 | 14:35 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 161+ REX 50+ RJ 551 | 12:53 Wels Hbf | 2h04 | 14:57 Vienna Airport | 2 changes | |
RJX 161+ REX 50 | 12:53 Wels Hbf | 1h39 | 14:32 Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 645 | 13:16 Wels Hbf | 2h11 | 15:27 Vienna Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 645 | 13:16 Wels Hbf | 1h47 | 15:03 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
957 | 13:20 Wels Hbf | 1h45 | 15:05 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
917 | 13:50 Wels Hbf | 1h45 | 15:35 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 865+ REX 50 | 13:53 Wels Hbf | 2h04 | 15:57 Vienna Airport | 1 change | |
RJX 865+ REX 50 | 13:53 Wels Hbf | 1h39 | 15:32 Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1221 | 14:11 Wels Hbf | 1h36 | 15:47 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 647 | 14:16 Wels Hbf | 1h47 | 16:03 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 647 | 14:16 Wels Hbf | 2h11 | 16:27 Vienna Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
965 | 14:20 Wels Hbf | 1h45 | 16:05 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wels to Vienna
Trains from Wels to Vienna run on average 45 times per day, taking around 2h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 35 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 173 km distance in 1h 32m.
Distance 173 km |
Average train duration 2h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 45 |
Direct trains 35 |
Fastest train 1h 32m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:54 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 56 days |
Train companies: Westbahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | REX from Wels to Vienna trainsWestbahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | REX trains will get you between Wels and Vienna 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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FAQs: Wels to Vienna train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wels to Vienna 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 Vienna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Wels and Vienna
- 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
- Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 21:00
- Sat: 09:00 - 18:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located on Level UG1 by the restrooms. They are self-service and available 24/7.
- Burger King
- L’Osteria
- Akakiko
- McDonald’s
- Oberlaa
- Nordsee
- Som Kitchen
- Starbucks
- Admiral Sports Bar
- Asia Gourmet
- & many more
- Wheelchair facilities in elevators, barrier-free toilets, inductive sound system. For mobility assistance, call +43 517175.
- Star Inn Hotel
- Quartier Belvedere
- AZIMUT Hotel Vienna
- Information desks are located at each end of the main level.
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at Felberstraße 1.
- Restaurant Westpol
- Vapiano Wien Westbahnhof
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Mercure Wien Westbahnhof
- Fleming's Hotel Wien-Stadthalle
- Motel One Wien-Westbahnhof
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-10 for regional and suburban trains
- Hall 3: access to metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line U3, Line U6
- Tram: Line 5, Line 6, Line 9, Line 18, Line 52, Line 60
- Bus: Several lines available
- 5:30 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. Access is available via Keißlergasse.
- Restaurant Hütteldorfer
- Gasthaus Maria Brunn
- Outside the main entrance.
- €0.50
- Hotel An der Wien
- Hotel Kreiner
- Hotel Hadrigan
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for regional and S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Metro: U4
- S-Bahn: S45, S50
- Bus: Several lines available
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