How to travel from Linz to Graz, Austria

The distance between Linz and Graz is around 218km (136 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Linz to Graz by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Graz central train station.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
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Train

Take the train to Graz Hbf.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)

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🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Graz.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance222km (138 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Linz and Graz

There are several options for getting from Linz to Graz by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €26 ($26).

The distance between Linz and Graz is around 218km (136 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 162km (101 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Linz and Graz by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Linz to Graz is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €26 ($26).

The cheapest way to travel between Linz and Graz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Linz and Graz. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Linz and Graz with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 3h 10m.

ÖBB Intercity, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Deutsche Bahn Eurocity and Swiss Railways run train services between Linz and Graz. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 3h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Linz and Graz. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Linz and Graz with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 2h 40m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Linz and Graz. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 2h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Linz to Graz. We recommend that you take the bus to Graz central train station. instead which will take 2h 40m.

The closest major airport to Graz is Graz Airport (GRZ) (GRZ) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Graz. Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) (KLU) and Wien-Schwechat Airport (VIE) (VIE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Linz and Graz. The distance is around 222km (138 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Linz to Graz is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €16 ($16).

How do I get from Linz to Graz

Compare travel optionsbetween Linz and Graz

Transport options from Linz to Graz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 40m
€16($16)
every 20 mins218km (136 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 10m
€45($45)
4 times a day242km (150 miles)
Train via Selzthal3h 10m
€59($59)
every 3 hours242km (150 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
€26($26)
on demand222km (138 miles)

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Airports near Graz

The following major airports near Graz offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Austria and internationally.

GRZ
Graz Airport (GRZ)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Graz
KLU
Klagenfurt Airport (KLU)
International Airport
Distance
97km (60 miles) from Graz
VIE
Wien-Schwechat Airport (VIE)
International Airport
Distance
144km (89 miles) from Graz