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Universalmuseum Joanneum
Austria’s oldest and one of its largest museum complexes, spanning art, natural history, and cultural history across several Graz sites. A strong first choice for visitors who want broad context on St
Cheapest price
$51
Average price
$57
Fastest journey
9 h 25 m
Average duration
11 h 20 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
567 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Karlsruhe to Graz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Karlsruhe to Graz will cost around $57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $51.
Of the 5 buses that leave Karlsruhe for Graz on Sun, Jun 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 567 km distance in an average of 11 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 25 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 13 h 30 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.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Graz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, and a train costs an average of $64.
Distance: 352 miles (567 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$54 Average price Cheapest | $131 Average price | $175 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 28m Average total duration 9h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 35m Average total duration Fastest 9h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Graz:
A bus is $77 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Graz costing on average $131 (€107).
Other travel options to Graz take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 58m.
Tickets start at around $54 (€44) compared to roughly $175 (€144) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $122 (€100). The journey takes 9h 58m versus 7h 33m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
The table below shows live departures for Karlsruhe to Graz buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:35 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 11h45 | 6:20 PM Graz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 10h40 | 12:40 AM Graz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:20 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 10h50 | 3:10 AM Graz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:30 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 9h25 | 4:55 AM Graz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 13h30 | 12:50 PM Graz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling) | 1 transfer |
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Buses from Karlsruhe to Graz run on average 4 times per day, taking around 9h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $38 (€31) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:35, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 352 miles (567 km) distance in 9h 25m.
Distance 352 miles (567 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 (€31) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 9h 25m |
First bus 2:35 AM |
Last bus 11:20 PM |
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Graz’s principal historic shopping street, lined with notable buildings and constant pedestrian activity. A classic walk for first-time visitors and a useful connector through the center.
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Moderate by Austrian standards. Food and coffee are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. In restaurants, round up or leave about 5-10% for good service. Round up in taxis. Small tips are appreciated at cafes, but not expected.
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