The cheapest and fastest trains from Graz to Salzburg
Cheapest price
€20
Average price
€26
Fastest journey
3 h 59 m
Average duration
4 h 2 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
198 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Graz to Salzburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Graz to Salzburg will cost around €26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €20.
Of the 5 trains that leave Graz for Salzburg on Thu, Dec 11, 5 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 198 km distance in an average of 4 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 59 m .
On Thu, Dec 11 the slowest trains will take 4 h 10 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.










Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Graz to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Graz to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €40. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €40, and a flight costs an average of €211.
Distance: 198 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€44 Average price | €41 Average price Cheapest | €211 Average price |
4h 49m Average total duration 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 20m Average total duration 7h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Graz to Salzburg train times
The table below shows live departures for Graz to Salzburg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EC 164 · EC 112 | 8:45 AM Graz Hbf | 4h03 | 12:48 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 216 | 10:45 AM Graz Hbf | 3h59 | 2:44 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 518 · IC 797 | 12:45 PM Graz Hbf | 4h03 | 4:48 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 610 | 2:45 PM Graz Hbf | 3h59 | 6:44 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 612 | 4:45 PM Graz Hbf | 3h59 | 8:44 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Graz to Salzburg
Trains from Graz to Salzburg run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €20 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:21, the last at 23:33. The fastest train covers the 198 km distance in 3h 58m.
Distance 198 km |
Average train duration 4h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 58m |
First train 00:21 |
Last train 23:33 |
Train companies: ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Railjet, EuroNight from Graz to Salzburg trainsÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Railjet, EuroNight trains will get you between Graz and Salzburg from €20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB
ÖBB Nightjet
ÖBB | Railjet
EuroNight
FAQs: Trains from Graz to Salzburg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Graz to Salzburg 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 Salzburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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 Salzburg Hbf, located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Graz to Salzburg
- 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 7 days a week, accessible from Südtiroler Platz.
- Restaurant Imlauer
- Stieglitz
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Europa Salzburg
- Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre
- H+ Hotel Salzburg
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for ÖBB and Westbahn trains
- Hall 2: platforms 6-11 for regional and international trains
- Bus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 25
- S-Bahn: Line S3
- Trolleybus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
- Parking is available near the station, with several public parking options in the vicinity.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- Free of charge
- Hotel Schloss Mönchstein
- Hotel Villa Carlton
- Hotel & Villa Auersperg
- The station is a small local station with basic facilities, primarily serving local and regional routes.
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Line S3
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