The cheapest and fastest trains from Budapest to Graz
Cheapest price
€36
Average price
€88
Fastest journey
5 h 7 m
Average duration
5 h 36 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
275 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Budapest to Graz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Graz will cost around €88 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €36.
Of the 5 trains that leave Budapest for Graz on Thu, Dec 11, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Dec 11 the direct trains cover the 275 km distance in an average of 5 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 7 m .
On Thu, Dec 11 the slowest trains will take 5 h 53 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
IC 254
IC 992+
R 93+
RJ 653
RJX 62+
RJ 75
EC 140+
RJ 653
RJX 62+
RJ 133+
S 1
IC 254
IC 992+
R 93+
RJ 653
RJX 62+
RJ 133+
S 1
RJX 62+
RJ 75
EC 140+
RJ 653Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Budapest to Graz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Graz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a flight costs an average of €190.
Distance: 275 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€72 Average price | €34 Average price Cheapest | €442 Average price |
5h 51m Average total duration 5h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Budapest to Graz train times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Graz trains for today, Wednesday, December 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 254 | 7:13 AM Budapest Keleti | 5h07 | 12:20 PM Graz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 140+ RJ 653 | 7:40 AM Budapest Keleti | 5h53 | 1:33 PM Graz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 992+ R 93+ RJ 653 | 8:13 AM Budapest Keleti | 5h20 | 1:33 PM Graz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 62+ RJ 75 | 8:40 AM Budapest Keleti | 5h53 | 2:33 PM Graz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 62+ RJ 133+ S 1 | 8:40 AM Budapest Keleti | 5h45 | 2:25 PM Graz Hbf | 2 transfers |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Budapest to Graz
Trains from Budapest to Graz run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €27 but you can travel from only €21 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 275 km distance in 5h 0m.
Distance 275 km |
Average train duration 5h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price €27 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 0m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:42 |
Train companies: ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Regionalzug, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Regiojet from Budapest to Graz trainsÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Regionalzug, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Regiojet trains will get you between Budapest and Graz from €21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB
ÖBB | Railjet
Regiojet
ÖBB | Regionalzug
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
FAQs: Trains from Budapest to Graz
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Graz by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Graz, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Budapest-Kelenfoeld, which is located around 3.2 miles (5.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Graz Hbf, located 2.4 miles (3.9 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Budapest to Graz
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible from Kerepesi út.
- Rosenstein Restaurant
- Huszar Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Hungaria City Center
- Baross City Hotel
- Royal Park Boutique Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for international and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platforms 7-13 for regional trains
- Hall 3: platforms 14-18 for suburban trains
- Metro: Line M2, Line M4
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 24
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Etele tér.
- Restaurant Etele Plaza
- KFC Etele Plaza
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Griff
- Hotel Ventura
- Hotel Berlin
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for international and domestic long-distance trains
- Hall 2: regional and suburban train platforms
- Hall 3: Metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line M4
- Tram: Line 1, Line 19, Line 49
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Nyugati tér.
- Két Szerecsen
- Menza Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Parlament
- Radisson Blu Béke Hotel
- Hilton Budapest City
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for international trains
- Hall 2: domestic and regional train platforms
- Hall 3: metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line M3
- Tram: Line 4, Line 6
- Bus: Several lines available
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