The cheapest and fastest trains from Graz to Budapest
Cheapest price
€27
Average price
€64
Fastest journey
4 h 53 m
Average duration
5 h 5 m
Trains per day
51
Distance
275 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Graz to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Graz to Budapest will cost around €64 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €27.
Of the 51 trains that leave Graz for Budapest on Thu, Jun 25, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 25 the direct trains cover the 275 km distance in an average of 5 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 53 m .
On Thu, Jun 25 the slowest trains will take 5 h 19 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 3552:38 PM4h54Graz Hbf7:32 PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld€271One-way0 transfers
IC 532+
EC 3435:41 PM5h54Graz Hbf11:35 PMBudapest Keleti€331One-way1 transfer
IC 651+
EC 46310:00 PM11h29Graz Hbf9:29 AMBudapest Keleti€331One-way1 transfer
S 1+
CJX 9+
EC 46312:03 AM8h59Graz Hbf9:02 AMBudapest-Kelenfoeld€331One-way2 transfers
RJX19915+
RJ 5554:00 PM5h19Graz Hbf9:19 PMBudapest Keleti€331One-way1 transfer
IC 3518:39 AM4h53Graz Hbf1:32 PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld€481One-way0 transfers
IC 3552:38 PM4h54Graz Hbf7:32 PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld€271One-way0 transfers
RJ 657+
EC 1438:00 AM5h02Graz Hbf1:02 PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld€931One-way1 transfer
RJ 855+
RJX199297:00 AM5h19Graz Hbf12:19 PMBudapest Keleti€931One-way1 transfer
RJX19915+
RJ 5554:00 PM5h19Graz Hbf9:19 PMBudapest Keleti€331One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Graz to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Graz to Budapest 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 8m. 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 €199.
Distance: 275 km
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Live departures
Graz to Budapest train times
The table below shows live departures for Graz to Budapest trains for tomorrow, Thursday, June 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S 1+ CJX 9+ EC 463 | 12:03 AM Graz Hbf | 8h59 | 9:02 AM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 2 transfers | |
EC 206 · EC 141 | 5:36 AM Graz Hbf | 5h26 | 11:02 AM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
RJ 655+ RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest) | 6:00 AM Graz Hbf | 6h58 | 12:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
NJ 40294+ RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 6:09 AM Graz Hbf | 9h49 | 3:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
NJ 40294+ RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest) | 6:09 AM Graz Hbf | 6h49 | 12:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
1000+ RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest) | 6:16 AM Graz Hbf | 6h42 | 12:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
1000+ RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 6:16 AM Graz Hbf | 9h42 | 3:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
RJX 254+ RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest) | 6:41 AM Graz Hbf | 6h17 | 12:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
RJX 254+ RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 6:41 AM Graz Hbf | 9h17 | 3:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
RJX 254 · RJX19929 | 6:41 AM Graz Hbf | 5h21 | 12:02 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
RJ 855+ EC 143 | 7:00 AM Graz Hbf | 6h02 | 1:02 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
RJ 855+ RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest) | 7:00 AM Graz Hbf | 5h58 | 12:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
RJ 855+ RJX19929 | 7:00 AM Graz Hbf | 5h19 | 12:19 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
RJ 855+ RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 7:00 AM Graz Hbf | 8h58 | 3:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
RJ 657+ RJX 61 | 8:00 AM Graz Hbf | 6h02 | 2:02 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
RJ 657+ EC 143 | 8:00 AM Graz Hbf | 5h02 | 1:02 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
RJ 657+ EC 143+ R 3335 | 8:00 AM Graz Hbf | 5h45 | 1:45 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
RJ 657+ RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 8:00 AM Graz Hbf | 7h58 | 3:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
RJ 657+ RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest) | 8:00 AM Graz Hbf | 11h58 | 7:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
1002+ RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 8:16 AM Graz Hbf | 7h42 | 3:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
1002+ RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest) | 8:16 AM Graz Hbf | 11h42 | 7:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
IC 351 | 8:39 AM Graz Hbf | 4h53 | 1:32 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 638 · RJX 61 | 8:41 AM Graz Hbf | 5h21 | 2:02 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
RJX 638+ RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest) | 8:41 AM Graz Hbf | 11h17 | 7:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
RJX 638+ RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 8:41 AM Graz Hbf | 7h17 | 3:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
RJ 857+ EC 145 | 9:00 AM Graz Hbf | 6h02 | 3:02 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
RJ 857+ RJX 61 | 9:00 AM Graz Hbf | 5h35 | 2:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
RJ 857+ RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 9:00 AM Graz Hbf | 6h58 | 3:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
RJ 857+ RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest) | 9:00 AM Graz Hbf | 10h58 | 7:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
IC 538+ EC 145 | 9:41 AM Graz Hbf | 5h21 | 3:02 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
IC 538+ RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest) | 9:41 AM Graz Hbf | 10h17 | 7:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
IC 538+ RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 9:41 AM Graz Hbf | 6h17 | 3:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
RJ 659+ EC 145 | 10:00 AM Graz Hbf | 5h35 | 3:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
RJ 659+ RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 10:00 AM Graz Hbf | 5h58 | 3:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
RJ 659+ RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest) | 10:00 AM Graz Hbf | 9h58 | 7:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
RJ 859+ RJX 63 | 11:00 AM Graz Hbf | 5h35 | 4:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
1004+ RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest) | 11:16 AM Graz Hbf | 8h42 | 7:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
1004+ RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest) | 11:16 AM Graz Hbf | 8h42 | 7:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
RJ 551+ EC 147 | 12:00 PM Graz Hbf | 5h29 | 5:29 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
RJ 751+ RJX 65 | 1:00 PM Graz Hbf | 5h29 | 6:29 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
RJ 113+ EC 149 | 2:00 PM Graz Hbf | 5h29 | 7:29 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
IC 355 | 2:38 PM Graz Hbf | 4h54 | 7:32 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 753+ RJX 67 | 3:00 PM Graz Hbf | 5h35 | 8:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
RJ 555+ RJX19915 | 4:00 PM Graz Hbf | 5h19 | 9:19 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
RJ 755+ EC 341 | 5:00 PM Graz Hbf | 5h35 | 10:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
IC 532+ EC 343 | 5:41 PM Graz Hbf | 5h54 | 11:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
RJ 757+ RJX 261 | 7:00 PM Graz Hbf | 5h29 | 12:29 AM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
S 3+ R 9121+ IC 919 | 8:08 PM Graz Hbf | 11h51 | 7:59 AM Budapest-Deli | 2 transfers | |
RJX 530+ REX 6+ R 9919 · R 4929 | 8:41 PM Graz Hbf | 10h23 | 7:04 AM Budapest-Deli | 3 transfers | |
RJX 530+ REX 6+ R 9919 · R 4929 | 8:41 PM Graz Hbf | 10h23 | 7:04 AM Budapest-Deli | 3 transfers | |
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Overview: Train from Graz to Budapest
Trains from Graz to Budapest run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €19 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 275 km distance in 4h 49m.
Distance 275 km |
Average train duration 5h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price €19 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 49m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:42 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 91 days |
Train companies: ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, RegioJet a.s., Westbahn, Slovenske železnice (SŽ) from Graz to Budapest trainsÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, RegioJet a.s., Westbahn, Slovenske železnice (SŽ) trains will get you between Graz and Budapest from €19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Westbahn
Slovenske železnice (SŽ)
FAQs: Trains from Graz to Budapest
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Graz to Budapest 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 Budapest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Graz to Budapest
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Eggenberger Straße
- Restaurant Don Camillo
- Der Steirer
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, restrooms
- €1
- B&B Hotel Graz-Hbf
- Hotel Daniel Graz
- Ibis Graz
- Located in the main hall
- 275 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for regional trains
- Hall 2: platforms 5-10 for long-distance and international trains
- Tram: Lines 1, 3, 6, 7
- Bus: Several lines available
- 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
- Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35
- Located in the passenger hall, approaching the entrance near the international checkout to the left
- Déli Terasz Söröző
- Ibrahim török büfé
- Vagon Etterem
- Fornetti
- Trio pizza
- Turkish Döner KEBAB
- Déli Mosoly
- Balatonexpressz Étkezőkocsi
- Club D One
- Lokomotív Falatozó
- There are some accessible features including ramps and elevators
- Mercure Budapest Castle Hill
- Christina Residence Budapest
- ibis Budapest Castle Hill
- Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35
- Located in the passenger hall of the train station, next to the international ticket offices
- Metro lines: M2 (red)
- Tram lines: 17, 56, 56A, 59, 59A, 59B, 61
- Bus lines: 21, 21A, 39, 102, 139, 140, 140A, N960, N990
- Train lines: IC, IR, S (10, 12, 30, 34, 35, 40, 42), Z30
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