Getting There and Away

Written by Celine Fournier, Elsa Holm, Finn Weber
17/09/2025
A scenic aerial view of Graz, Austria featuring red rooftops, the Mur River, and lush greenery.
Dragan Cenic, Pexels

Graz features key transport hubs including Graz Hauptbahnhof, the central train station for national and international connections, and Jakominiplatz, which serves as the primary hub for the city's extensive tram and bus network. Graz Airport (GRZ), located approximately 9 km south of the city center, handles regional and international flights.

By Air:

Graz Airport (GRZ) connects to major European hubs such as Frankfurt, Vienna, Zurich, Istanbul, and Munich. Airlines like Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, KLM, Turkish Airlines, and SWISS operate from here. A bus service from the airport to Graz Hauptbahnhof takes around 20-25 minutes and costs approximately €2.50. Alternatively, a train from Graz-Feldkirchen train station, near the airport, reaches the city center in about 15 minutes. Taxi services from the airport to the city center typically cost €15–€20 and take about 15 minutes.

By Train:

Graz Hauptbahnhof is well-connected nationally and internationally, offering direct routes to cities like Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck, and Zagreb. A direct train journey from Vienna to Graz takes approximately 2 hours 28 minutes to 2 hours 35 minutes, with tickets starting from around €10.63 to €22. There are frequent services, with about 20-25 trains per day. From Graz Hauptbahnhof, tram lines 1, 4, 6, and 7 provide direct access to the city center in minutes.

By Bus:

Long-distance buses, such as FlixBus, offer an affordable way to reach Graz from various cities in Austria, Germany, Italy, Slovenia, and Croatia. For example, a bus journey from Vienna Airport to Graz city center takes about 2 hours 40 minutes and costs between €12.50 and €23.

By Car:

Graz is accessible via the A9 motorway from the north and south, and the A2 motorway from the west. Tolls are required for using Austrian motorways; a 'Vignette' (toll sticker) must be purchased. Car rental services are available at Graz Airport from companies such as Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, and Sixt.

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