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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Wels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £65 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £65, while a flight costs an average of £455.
Distance: 381 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£71 Average Price | £455 Average Price | £65 Average Price Cheapest | £90 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration 3h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 35m Average total duration 12h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Wels:
A coach is £6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Wels costing on average £71.
A coach is £390 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Wels costing on average £455.
Other travel options to Wels take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 8m.
Coach takes on average 12h 35m.
The journey is about 12m faster (4h 25m by train vs 4h 37m by car) and roughly £20 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£71 vs £90). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Wels from Budapest by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Budapest to Wels is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
EC 462+
RJ 820EC 462+RJ 820LH1343 · LH1102
R 4968+
ER 62+
IC 542EC 144+IC 740RJX 68+IC 746FlixBus · FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
EW4335+
EW9783LH1343+
LH7340LH1335+LH7342Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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The most popular day trips by train from Wels are Linz, Salzburg, Steyr, Vienna and Gmunden. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Wels on Omio.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gmunden is a lakeside town on Traunsee, known for ceramics, Schloss Ort and grand villas. Its waterfront setting and Salzkammergut backdrop give it a calm, refined character.
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This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Wels:
A coach is £6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Wels costing on average £71.
A coach is £390 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Wels costing on average £455.
Other travel options to Wels take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 8m.
Coach takes on average 12h 35m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest and Wels as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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