The distance between Salzburg and Graz is around 255km (158 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Salzburg to Graz by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Graz P&R Webling.
Take the train to Muenchen Ost then fly from Munich (MUC) to Graz (GRZ).
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Take the train to Graz Hbf.
There are several options for getting from Salzburg to Graz by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €33 ($33).
The distance between Salzburg and Graz is around 255km (158 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 197km (123 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Salzburg and Graz by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Salzburg to Graz is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €33 ($33).
The cheapest way to travel between Salzburg and Graz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Salzburg and Graz. It typically takes around 3h 60m and departs 4 times a day.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Salzburg and Graz with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 3h 60m.
Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, ÖBB Intercity and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Salzburg and Graz. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 3h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Salzburg and Graz. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Salzburg and Graz with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 3hrs.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Salzburg and Graz. Buses run twice daily and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salzburg to Graz. We recommend that you take the train to Muenchen Ost then fly from Munich (MUC) to Graz (GRZ). instead which will take 3h 10m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Salzburg and Graz. The distance is around 280km (174 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salzburg to Graz is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €18 ($18).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 3hrs | €18($18) | twice daily | 255km (158 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 10m | €285($285) | every 4 hours | 499km (310 miles) |
Train | 3h 60m | €40($40) | 4 times a day | 289km (179 miles) |
Drive | 2h 45m | €33($33) | on demand | 280km (174 miles) |
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Meridian, BOB & BRB
The following major airports near Graz offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Austria and internationally.