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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Wels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £47 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £47, while a flight costs an average of £291.
Distance: 445 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£104 Average Price | £47 Average Price Cheapest | £291 Average Price | £23 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 42m Average total duration 6h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 38m Average total duration 10h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Frankfurt am Main to Wels, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Wels:
A coach is £57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Wels costing on average £104.
A coach is £245 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Wels costing on average £291.
Other travel options to Wels take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 42m.
Coach takes on average 10h 38m.
Tickets start at around £104 compared to roughly £23 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£81. The journey takes 6h 12m versus 5h 29m 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.
How to get to Wels from Frankfurt am Main by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Wels is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
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 Frankfurt am Main to Wels.
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Wels:
A coach is £57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Wels costing on average £104.
A coach is £245 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Wels costing on average £291.
Other travel options to Wels take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 42m.
Coach takes on average 10h 38m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Wels as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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