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Trip Summary
You can pick from 24 daily train trips between Wels and Giessen. The average train journey from Wels to Giessen takes 7 hours and 42 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 6 hours and 17 minutes.
| Distance | 293 mi (472 km) |
| Fastest train | 6h 17m |
| Lowest price | £72.28 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Wels to Giessen?
2 train services operate from Wels to Giessen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 11 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 13 | 8h 2m | £90.88 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 11 | 7h 28m | £85.15 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Wels to Giessen start from £72, and on average cost . Daily there are 11 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Giessen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Wels leaves from Central Station . And in Giessen trains arrive at Gießen Licher Str and 2 other train stations.
From Wels to Giessen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 7 hours and 28 minutes. If you are looking to get to Giessen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 6 hours and 17 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Wels and Giessen is approximately 293 miles, or 472 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 7 hours and 42 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 6 hours and 17 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Tuesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Wels to Giessen. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Tuesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Tuesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Wels at 05:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 18:00. 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 24 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Giessen to Wels.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Wels?
Main departure station: Central Station
There is one train station in Wels.
All train stations in Wels:
Central Station
Where is the train station in Giessen?
Main arrival station: Gießen Licher Str
There are more train stations and stops in Giessen than most cities. Most trains from Wels will stop at one (or more) of the 3 following stations in Giessen:
Train stations in Giessen:
Gießen Licher Str
Gießen Erdkauter Weg
Watzenborn-Steinberg
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