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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Wels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £31 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, while a flight costs an average of £381.
Distance: 364 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£80 Average Price | £31 Average Price Cheapest | £381 Average Price | £65 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 26m Average total duration 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 7m Average total duration 6h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Stuttgart to Wels:
A coach is £49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Wels costing on average £80.
A coach is £350 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Wels costing on average £381.
Other travel options to Wels take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 26m.
Coach takes on average 7h 7m.
Tickets start at around £80 compared to roughly £65 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£15. The journey takes 4h 56m versus 4h 44m 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 Stuttgart by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart to Wels.
This is compared to other travel options from Stuttgart to Wels:
A coach is £49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Wels costing on average £80.
A coach is £350 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Wels costing on average £381.
Other travel options to Wels take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 26m.
Coach takes on average 7h 7m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stuttgart and Wels as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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