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Trip Summary
You can pick from 26 daily train trips between Salzburg and Wels. The average train journey from Salzburg to Wels takes 58 minutes, but some WESTbahn train trips are as short as 57 minutes.
| Distance | 52 mi (83 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 57m |
| Lowest price | $35.17 |
| Trains per day | 26 |
| Most frequent service | WESTbahn |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Salzburg to Wels?
WESTbahn is the one and only train line which connects Salzburg to Wels. However, there are 26 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| WESTbahn | 26 | 0h 58m | $35.17 |
WESTbahn train tickets from Salzburg to Wels start from $35, and on average cost . Daily there are 26 WESTbahn schedules to Wels. WESTbahn in Salzburg leaves from Train Station . And in Wels trains arrive at Central Station .
From Salzburg to Wels train travel on WESTbahn takes 0 hours and 58 minutes. If you are looking to get to Wels faster, WESTbahn offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 0 hours and 57 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Salzburg to Wels tend to have the most passengers on Wednesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Wednesday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Wednesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Salzburg at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 7:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 26 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Salzburg to Wels.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Wels to Salzburg.
City Information
Salzburg
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Salzburg is located in the north of Austria and might be best known for its stunning landscapes and locations featured in The Sound of Music. Don't worry, there are plenty of organized tours to see the Von Trapps' house, the hills where Maria sings, and more of the film's iconic settings. This cultural and historic city offers many more activities set against the stunning backdrop of churches and castles.
Salzburg Old Town, or Altstadt, is one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites, and it is easy to see why. The beautiful Baroque-style architecture and churches are straight out of a fairytale, while the looming Hohensalzburg Castle and attached museum serve as a reminder of Salzburg's decadent past.
Salzburg was a musically famous city even before The Sound of Music, as it’s known for being the birthplace of Mozart. Music lovers can visit his residence and the locations associated with Mozart's life in Salzburg. In winter, be sure to stay for one of Salzburg's famous Christmas markets. The Christkindlmarkt tradition dates back to the 15-century, with hundreds of stalls offering the finest mulled wine, handmade crafts, and delicious Christmas treats.
Salzburg is well-connected to much of Europe by ground and air travel. Popular train routes to Salzburg travel from Vienna, Berlin, and Cologne. FlixBus provides the most bus routes to Salzburg, with several smaller carriers also serving several routes to cities in Switzerland and beyond. Salzburg Airport provides an alternative way to reach Salzburg, located just 4 kilometers from the city center.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Salzburg?
Main departure station: Train Station
There is one train station in Salzburg.
All train stations in Salzburg:
Train Station
Where is the train station in Wels?
Main arrival station: Central Station
Wels has one train station.
Train stations in Wels:
Central Station
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