How to get to Wels from Augsburg

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Compare train and coach for Augsburg to Wels

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Augsburg to Wels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 49m. 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 coach costs an average of £19, while a flight costs an average of £528.

Distance: 234 km

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£68

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£528

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3h 12m

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Compare ways to travel from Augsburg to Wels

Compare the available ways to get from Augsburg to Wels, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Augsburg to Wels is a coach with an average price of £19.

This is compared to other travel options from Augsburg to Wels:

A coach is £50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Augsburg to Wels costing on average £68.

A coach is £510 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Augsburg to Wels costing on average £528.

The fastest way to travel from Augsburg to Wels is by train with an average journey time of 3h 49m.

Other travel options to Wels take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 30m.

Coach takes on average 4h 55m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Augsburg and Wels including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £68 compared to roughly £41 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£26. The journey takes 3h 19m versus 3h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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How to get to Wels from Augsburg by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Augsburg to Wels is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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Best day trips from Wels by train

The most popular day trips by train from Wels are Linz, Salzburg, Vienna and Steyr. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Wels on Omio.

A view of Linz

Day trip from Wels to Linz by train

Why visit Linz for the day?

Linz blends an industrial heritage with a forward-looking cultural scene on the Danube. It is best known for Ars Electronica, while the Altstadt and Pöstlingberg give the city a more traditional character.

A view of Salzburg

Day trip from Wels to Salzburg by train

Why visit Salzburg for the day?

Salzburg is known for Mozart, Baroque architecture and a striking setting between the Salzach and the Alps. Its compact Altstadt feels elegant and atmospheric, with church domes, fortress views and a strong café culture.

A view of Vienna

Day trip from Wels to Vienna by train

Why visit Vienna for the day?

Vienna is known for its imperial palaces, classical music heritage and enduring coffeehouse culture. Beneath its formal elegance, the city has lively districts, museums and green spaces that make it feel relaxed and easy to explore.

A view of Steyr

Day trip from Wels to Steyr by train

Why visit Steyr for the day?

Steyr is a historic town in Upper Austria known for its elegant old centre and industrial heritage. Set where the Enns and Steyr rivers meet, it mixes medieval architecture with a long tradition of ironworking and manufacturing.

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FAQs: Augsburg to Wels

Travel to Wels easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Augsburg to Wels.

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There are 2 options to travel between Augsburg and Wels including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Augsburg to Wels is a coach with an average price of £19.

This is compared to other travel options from Augsburg to Wels:

A coach is £50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Augsburg to Wels costing on average £68.

A coach is £510 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Augsburg to Wels costing on average £528.

The fastest way to travel from Augsburg to Wels is by train with an average journey time of 3h 49m.

Other travel options to Wels take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 30m.

Coach takes on average 4h 55m.

The Augsburg to Wels distance is approximately 234 km.
The average frequency per day from Augsburg to Wels is:
  • Around 18 trains per day.
  • Around 5 flights per day.
  • Around 1 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Augsburg and Wels as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Augsburg to Wels:
  • Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Linz Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Augsburg Hbf and arrive in Wels Hbf.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Augsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North) and arrive in Wels, Eisenfeldstraße (McDonald's).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Augsburg to Wels, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Wels by coach.
  • Travel with ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, Westbahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Wels by train.
  • Travel with Danish Air Transport to go to Wels by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Augsburg to Wels with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Westbahn.
Omio customers who travel from Augsburg to Wels often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Munich, Budapest, Salzburg, Prague. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Wels and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Augsburg to Wels, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
Two to three days in Wels is generally sufficient to explore its main attractions, including the Welios Science Centre, the historic city centre, and the picturesque Traun River.

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