Getting There & Away: Graz

Graz Airport GRZ

Graz-Thalerhof Airport serves as the main airport for the Styria region. It is approximately 10 km south of the city center. It makes direct access to Graz easy.

Airlines & Routes GRZ

Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Eurowings, KLM, SWISS, Ryanair.
Routes mainly to European cities: Frankfurt, Munich, Zurich, Amsterdam, London, Palma de Mallorca.
Seasonal availability and price fluctuations.

Vienna International Airport VIE

This is Austria’s largest international hub. It is approximately 200 km northeast of Graz. VIE often presents more direct international connections from global destinations.

Airlines & Routes VIE

Major hub for Austrian Airlines, receiving flights from numerous international carriers globally.
Direct flights are available from many global hubs, including New York, Chicago, Toronto, Tokyo, and Dubai.
Peak seasons, like summer and Christmas/New Year, generally bring higher prices.

Airport Facilities GRZ

Dining Options

Restaurants and cafes for meals or snacks. Duty-free shops.

Food & Retail

Essential Services

Car rental desks from major companies. Currency exchange services and ATMs.

Financial & Mobility

Connectivity

Free Wi-Fi throughout its terminals.

Stay Connected

Transfer Options from Airports

From Graz Airport GRZ

Train (S-Bahn line S5) connects Graz Airport to Graz Hauptbahnhof (~12 mins, €2.80). Regional bus line 630/631 connects to Jakominiplatz (~20 mins, €2.80). Taxis are also available (~€20-€30).

S-Bahn line S5 to Graz Hauptbahnhof.
Journey takes approximately 12 minutes.
Single ticket costs €2.80 (Zone 101).
Trains run every 30 minutes.

Regional bus line 630/631 to Jakominiplatz.
Journey takes approximately 20 minutes.
Single ticket costs €2.80 (Zone 101).
Taxis available outside terminal (~€20-€30).

Land Transportation to Graz

From Vienna Airport VIE

Direct ÖBB Railjet trains connect Vienna Airport to Graz Hauptbahnhof (~2h 30m, €30-€50). FlixBus and other long-distance bus services (~2h 30m-3h, €15-€30).

Train & Bus Options

Direct ÖBB Railjet trains to Graz Hauptbahnhof.
Journey approximately 2 hours 30 minutes.
Costs range from €30 to €50.

Train Connections & Services

Graz Hauptbahnhof is a major rail hub in southern Austria. It offers extensive domestic and international connections.

Domestic & International Routes

Frequent services connect Graz to Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck, and Linz.
Direct trains are available to cities like Munich, Prague, Budapest, Ljubljana, Zagreb, Venice, and Zurich.
ÖBB (Austrian Federal Railways) operates all train services. Online booking available via ÖBB website.

Long-Distance Buses

Main Operator

FlixBus serves as the main operator for long-distance bus travel to and from Graz.

Connections

It links to numerous cities within Austria and across Europe, including Vienna, Munich, Ljubljana, and Zagreb.

Arrival/Departure

Buses typically arrive and depart from the Graz Hauptbahnhof bus station or Graz Murpark.

Sea/River Travel

Graz is a landlocked city. Direct sea or river arrivals are not applicable for access. Any sea or river travel includes connecting to land transportation from another European port.

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