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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wels to Frankfurt am Main 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 £284.
Distance: 445 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£87 Average Price | £47 Average Price Cheapest | £284 Average Price | £26 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 13m Average total duration 5h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 49m Average total duration 9h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 50m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Wels to Frankfurt am Main:
A coach is £41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wels to Frankfurt am Main costing on average £87.
A coach is £237 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wels to Frankfurt am Main costing on average £284.
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 13m.
Coach takes on average 9h 49m.
Tickets start at around £87 compared to roughly £26 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£61. The journey takes 5h 43m versus 4h 50m 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 Frankfurt am Main from Wels by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Wels to Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main are Cologne, Mainz, Heidelberg, Wiesbaden and Mannheim. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Frankfurt am Main on Omio.
Cologne is known for its towering cathedral, Roman heritage and relaxed Rhineland spirit. Museums, riverfront views and a strong brewing culture give the city an open, sociable feel.
Mainz on the Rhine is known for its Roman past, Gutenberg heritage and relaxed wine culture. Its old town, cathedral and riverside give the state capital a lively but easy-going feel.
Heidelberg is a historic university city on the River Neckar, known for its baroque Altstadt and Heidelberg Castle. A large student population keeps the city lively, while riverside views and the Philosophenweg reflect its Romantic past.
Wiesbaden is known for its thermal springs, stately architecture and refined spa-town character. Set near the Rhine, it blends leafy parks, elegant squares and a calm, affluent atmosphere.
Mannheim is known for its grid-plan centre, industrial heritage and confident cultural life. The Baroque palace, the Wasserturm and a strong music scene give the city a practical yet distinctive character.
Travel to Frankfurt am Main 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 Wels to Frankfurt am Main.
This is compared to other travel options from Wels to Frankfurt am Main:
A coach is £41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wels to Frankfurt am Main costing on average £87.
A coach is £237 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wels to Frankfurt am Main costing on average £284.
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 13m.
Coach takes on average 9h 49m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wels and Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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