- Must visit
Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien
Major art museum in a grand historic building, with Old Masters, classical antiquities and decorative arts.
Cheapest price on 03 Sept
£13
Average ticket price on 03 Sept
£35
Fastest journey on 03 Sept
1 h 31 m
Average journey duration on 03 Sept
1 h 32 m
Trains on 03 Sept
79
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 £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.
On Thu 03 Sept, we found 79 trains from Wels to Vienna, including 58 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 173 km distance in an average of 1 h 32 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 32 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.
IC 543
REX 2+
RJX19979
RJ 821
REX 2+
RJ 256
RJX 769
RJX 761
RJX 769
959
991
925Omio 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 an average ticket price of £56 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £56, while a train costs an average of £56.
Distance: 173 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£56 Average Price Cheapest | £40 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 10m.
You'll arrive about 19m sooner (2h 0m by train vs 2h 19m by car). Tickets start at around £56 compared to roughly £40 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Westbahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Wels to Vienna trains for today, Wednesday 2 September. 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 | |
RJX19977+ RJ 113+ REX 51 | 14:53 Wels Hbf | 2h04 | 16:57 Vienna Airport | 2 changes | |
IC 649 | 15:16 Wels Hbf | 2h11 | 17:27 Vienna Airport | 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 | |
991 | 16:20 Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 17:52 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
923 | 16:50 Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 18:22 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
79219 | 17:20 Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 18:52 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
925 | 17:50 Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 19:22 Vienna Westbahnhof | 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 | |
79221 | 19:20 Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 20:52 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
929 | 19:50 Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 21:22 Vienna Westbahnhof | 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 | |
79223 | 21:20 Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 22:52 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 3 September | |||||
RJ 821 | 3:54 Wels Hbf | 1h41 | 5:35 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 821 | 3:54 Wels Hbf | 2h03 | 5:57 Vienna Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 256+ REX 2 | 5:05 Wels Hbf | 2h02 | 7:07 Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
RJ 256+ IC 1249+ REX 2 | 5:05 Wels Hbf | 2h22 | 7:27 Vienna Airport | 2 changes | |
NJ 40236 | 5:41 Wels Hbf | 2h17 | 7:58 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
NJ 13487 | 5:41 Wels Hbf | 2h17 | 7:58 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
901 | 5:50 Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 7:22 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 769 | 6:01 Wels Hbf | 1h56 | 7:57 Vienna Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 769 | 6:01 Wels Hbf | 1h31 | 7:32 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 541 | 6:16 Wels Hbf | 2h11 | 8:27 Vienna Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 541 | 6:16 Wels Hbf | 1h47 | 8:03 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
951 | 6:20 Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 7:52 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
903 | 6:50 Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 8:22 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 | 1h32 | 8:52 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
REX 2+ NJ 40421 | 7:42 Wels Hbf | 2h06 | 9:48 Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX19979+ REX 2 | 7:42 Wels Hbf | 1h50 | 9:32 Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX19979+ REX 2 | 7:42 Wels Hbf | 2h15 | 9:57 Vienna Airport | 1 change | |
905 | 7:50 Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 9:22 Vienna Westbahnhof | 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 | 1h32 | 9:52 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
907 | 8:50 Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 10:22 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 265+ RJ 657+ REX 51 | 8:53 Wels Hbf | 2h04 | 10:57 Vienna Airport | 2 changes | |
RJX 265+ REX 51 | 8:53 Wels Hbf | 1h39 | 10:32 Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 547 | 9:16 Wels Hbf | 2h11 | 11:27 Vienna Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 547 | 9:16 Wels Hbf | 1h47 | 11:03 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
79213 | 9:20 Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 10:52 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
909 | 9:50 Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 11:22 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX19981+ REX 50 | 9:53 Wels Hbf | 2h04 | 11:57 Vienna Airport | 1 change | |
RJX 61+ 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 | 1h32 | 11:52 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
911 | 10:50 Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 12:22 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
REX 51+ ICE 1211 | 10:53 Wels Hbf | 1h54 | 12:47 Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1211+ REX 51 · REX17156 | 10:53 Wels Hbf | 2h21 | 13:14 Vienna Airport | 2 changes | |
RJX19975+ RJ 659+ REX 51 | 10:53 Wels Hbf | 2h04 | 12:57 Vienna Airport | 2 changes | |
RJX19975+ REX 51 | 10:53 Wels Hbf | 1h39 | 12:32 Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 641 | 11:16 Wels Hbf | 1h47 | 13:03 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 641 | 11:16 Wels Hbf | 2h11 | 13:27 Vienna Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
79215 | 11:20 Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 12:52 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
913 | 11:50 Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 13:22 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
REX 50+ RJX 63 | 11:53 Wels Hbf | 1h39 | 13:32 Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX19983+ REX 50 | 11:53 Wels Hbf | 2h04 | 13:57 Vienna Airport | 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 | 1h32 | 13:52 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
915 | 12:50 Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 14:22 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 186+ RJ 551+ REX 50 | 12:53 Wels Hbf | 2h04 | 14:57 Vienna Airport | 2 changes | |
RJX 186+ REX 50 | 12:53 Wels Hbf | 1h39 | 14:32 Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 1213+ REX17164 | 13:11 Wels Hbf | 2h03 | 15:14 Vienna Airport | 1 change | |
EC 1213 | 13:11 Wels Hbf | 1h36 | 14:47 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 645 | 13:16 Wels Hbf | 1h47 | 15:03 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 645 | 13:16 Wels Hbf | 2h11 | 15:27 Vienna Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
957 | 13:20 Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 14:52 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
917 | 13:50 Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 15:22 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
REX 50+ RJX 65 | 13:53 Wels Hbf | 1h39 | 15:32 Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX19985+ REX 50 | 13:53 Wels Hbf | 2h04 | 15:57 Vienna Airport | 1 change | |
IC 647 | 14:16 Wels Hbf | 2h11 | 16:27 Vienna Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 647 | 14:16 Wels Hbf | 1h47 | 16:03 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
965 | 14:20 Wels Hbf | 1h32 | 15:52 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Wels to Vienna run on average 46 times per day, taking around 2h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £41 if you book in advance.
There are 36 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 38m.
Distance 173 km |
Average train duration 2h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Trains per day 46 |
Direct trains 36 |
Fastest train 1h 38m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:54 |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Major art museum in a grand historic building, with Old Masters, classical antiquities and decorative arts.
Leading Austrian art museum with Klimt’s works, including The Kiss, inside the Baroque Upper Belvedere.
Contemporary art museum in the MuseumsQuartier, noted for post-war Austrian and international works.
Elegant central boulevard lined with museums, parks and monumental architecture; ideal for walking or tram views.
Large cultural quarter combining museums, courtyards, design shops and seasonal outdoor seating in former imperial stables.
Historic square by Stephansdom with shops, street life and easy access to Vienna’s old centre lanes.
Breaded veal cutlet fried until golden, traditionally served with potato salad. It is Vienna’s signature dish and a classic of local cookery.
Boiled beef in broth, usually served with horseradish, apple sauce and roast potatoes. A hallmark of old Viennese home and restaurant cooking.
Slow-cooked beef goulash with onions and paprika, often served with bread or dumplings. A long-standing favourite in Vienna’s taverns and beer halls.
Historic coffee house known for classic Viennese cakes, pastries and coffee in an elegant traditional setting.
Classic beer hall and restaurant serving goulash, schnitzel and Austrian beer in a lively, wood-panelled historic interior.
Traditional bakery and café famous for apple strudel and pastries, ideal for a casual stop in central Vienna.
Moderate for a Western European capital: hotels and dining are mid-to-high, but public transport is good value and many cafés and casual eateries are reasonably priced.
Service is often included, but rounding up is customary. In restaurants, add about 5-10%; round up in cafés and taxis for good service.
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Most Wels to Vienna trains use the Wels Hbf to Wien Hauptbahnhof station pair, with some services arriving at Wien Westbahnhof. Use this guide to compare Wels and Vienna 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.
Wels Lokalbahn is 1 km from Wels city centre. Public transport options include:
Wels Lokalbahn has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, WC, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Wels Lokalbahn.
ATMs are available at Wels Lokalbahn.
Available at Wels Lokalbahn: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wels Lokalbahn: Bike Parking.
Wien Hauptbahnhof is 2 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Wien Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, L’Osteria, Akakiko, McDonald’s, Oberlaa, Nordsee, Som Kitchen, Starbucks, Admiral Sports Bar, Asia Gourmet, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Wien Hauptbahnhof.
Ticket office support is available at Wien Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are information desks are located at each end of the main level.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level UG1 by the restrooms. They are self-service and available 24/7.
Available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Wheelchair facilities in elevators, barrier-free toilets, inductive sound system. For mobility assistance, call +43 517175.
Nearby hotels include Star Inn Hotel, Quartier Belvedere, AZIMUT Hotel Vienna.
Wien Westbahnhof is 2 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Wien Westbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Westpol, Vapiano Wien Westbahnhof
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Wien Westbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Wien Westbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Wien Westbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wien Westbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wien Westbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Wien Westbahnhof, Fleming's Hotel Wien-Stadthalle, Motel One Wien-Westbahnhof.
Wien Hütteldorf is 8 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Wien Hütteldorf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Hütteldorfer, Gasthaus Maria Brunn
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Wien Hütteldorf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Wien Hütteldorf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Wien Hütteldorf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wien Hütteldorf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wien Hütteldorf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel An der Wien, Hotel Kreiner, Hotel Hadrigan.
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