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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Wels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £73 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £73, while a flight costs an average of £344.
Distance: 664 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£121 Average Price | £344 Average Price | £73 Average Price Cheapest | £26 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 22m Average total duration 8h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 17h 48m Average total duration 17h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 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 |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Hamburg to Wels, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Wels:
A coach is £49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Wels costing on average £121.
A coach is £272 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Wels costing on average £344.
Other travel options to Wels take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 22m.
Coach takes on average 17h 48m.
You'll arrive about 29m sooner (8h 52m by train vs 9h 21m by car). Tickets start at around £121 compared to roughly £26 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.
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.
How to get to Wels from Hamburg by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Wels.
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Wels:
A coach is £49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Wels costing on average £121.
A coach is £272 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Wels costing on average £344.
Other travel options to Wels take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 22m.
Coach takes on average 17h 48m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Wels as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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