The cheapest and fastest trains from Graz to Budapest
Cheapest price
€46
Average price
€86
Fastest journey
5 h 7 m
Average duration
5 h 17 m
Trains per day
37
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 €86 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €46.
Of the 37 trains that leave Graz for Budapest on Wed, Nov 12, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 12 the direct trains cover the 275 km distance in an average of 5 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 7 m .
On Wed, Nov 12 the slowest trains will take 5 h 34 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 255
REX 4790+
R 9171 · R 9941 · R 4909
IC 251
RJ 754+
EC 341
RJ 372+
EC 40347
IC 255
IC 251
REX 1762+
R 4766 · R 9151+
IC 921
RJ 256+
RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest)
IC 518+
RJ 736+
EC 149Travel Information
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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 €22. 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 €22, and a flight costs an average of €314.
Distance: 275 km
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5h 56m Average total duration 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration 4h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Graz to Budapest train times
The table below shows live departures for Graz to Budapest trains for today, Tuesday, November 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJ 74+ RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest) | 7:26 AM Graz Hbf | 11h32 | 6:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
RJ 74+ RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 7:26 AM Graz Hbf | 7h32 | 2:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
RJ 74+ EC 145 | 7:26 AM Graz Hbf | 6h36 | 2:02 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
IC 251 | 7:37 AM Graz Hbf | 5h07 | 12:44 PM Budapest Keleti | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 558+ EC 145 | 8:26 AM Graz Hbf | 5h53 | 2:19 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
RJ 558+ EC 145 | 8:26 AM Graz Hbf | 5h36 | 2:02 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
RJ 558+ RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 8:26 AM Graz Hbf | 6h32 | 2:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
RJ 558+ RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest) | 8:26 AM Graz Hbf | 10h32 | 6:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
S 3+ R 9175+ IC 925 | 9:08 AM Graz Hbf | 5h36 | 2:44 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
RJ 256+ RJX 63 | 9:26 AM Graz Hbf | 5h53 | 3:19 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
RJ 256+ RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest) | 9:26 AM Graz Hbf | 9h32 | 6:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
RJ 256+ RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 9:26 AM Graz Hbf | 5h32 | 2:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
IC 358+ EC 147 | 10:26 AM Graz Hbf | 5h53 | 4:19 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Train from Graz to Budapest
Trains from Graz to Budapest run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €31 but you can travel from only €22 by bus.
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 5h 2m.
Distance 275 km |
Average train duration 5h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price €31 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 2m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:42 |
Train companies: ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Regionalzug, Slovenian Railways (SŽ) from Graz to Budapest trainsÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Regionalzug, Slovenian Railways (SŽ) trains will get you between Graz and Budapest from €22. 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
ÖBB | Regionalzug
Slovenian Railways (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.

When departing from Graz, you have various train station options to start your route from including Graz Hbf, Graz Ostbahnhof-Messe Bahnhof and Graz Don Bosco. When arriving in Budapest, you can end your trip in train stations like Budapest-Kelenfoeld and Budapest Keleti.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Graz Hbf, which is located around 2.4 miles (3.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Budapest-Kelenfoeld, located 3.2 miles (5.2 km) away from the city centre.
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
- 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
- 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
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Access is available via Mester utca.
- Nándori Cukrászda
- Petrus Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- HUF 200
- Ibis Styles Budapest City
- Hotel Thomas Budapest
- Leonardo Hotel Budapest
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for regional trains
- Hall 2: freight services
- Tram: Line 2, Line 24
- Bus: Several lines available
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