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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
$147
Average price
$213
Fastest journey
11 h 55 m
Average duration
12 h 7 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
761 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dortmund to Graz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dortmund to Graz will cost around $213 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $147.
It's difficult to get from Dortmund to Graz without transferring at least 2 times.
ICE 845 · ICE 1185 · ICE 211 · S 1
ICE 217 · ICE 211 · S 1
ICE 915 · ICE 119 · S 1
ICE 515 · RJX 69 · IC 799 · RJX 530
26812 · ICE 225 · ICE 211 · S 1
ICE 919 · EC 213 · RJ 653 · S 1
ICE 915 · ICE 119 · S 1
ICE 515+
RJX 69+
IC 799+
RJX 530
26812 · ICE 225 · ICE 211 · S 1
26709 · ICE 585 · RJX 69 · IC 799Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Graz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, and a flight costs an average of $110.
Distance: 472 miles (761 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$192 Average price | $298 Average price | $76 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 53m Average total duration 12h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 34m Average total duration 16h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Graz:
A bus is $116 (€95) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Graz costing on average $192 (€157).
A bus is $222 (€182) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Graz costing on average $298 (€244).
Other travel options to Graz take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 23m.
Bus takes on average 16h 4m.
Tickets start at around $192 (€157) compared to roughly $48 (€39) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-143.75 (€-117.65). The journey takes 12h 23m versus 9h 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Dortmund to Graz trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RE1+ ICE 827+ RJX 63+ IC 793 | 1:43 AM Dortmund Hbf | 12h55 | 2:38 PM Graz Hbf | 4 transfers | |
ICE 921+ RE2+ ICE 511+ RJX 65 | 1:53 AM Dortmund Hbf | 14h45 | 4:38 PM Graz Hbf | 5 transfers | |
ICE 915 · ICE 119 · S 1 | On time 8:10 AM Dortmund Hbf | 11h56 | 8:06 PM Graz Don Bosco | 2 transfers | |
ICE 515+ RJX 69+ IC 799+ RJX 530 | On time 8:36 AM Dortmund Hbf | 12h02 | 8:38 PM Graz Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 515 · RJX 69 · IC 799 · RJX 530 | On time 8:36 AM Dortmund Hbf | 12h30 | 9:06 PM Graz Don Bosco | 4 transfers | |
ICE 217 · ICE 211 · S 1 | On time 8:40 AM Dortmund Hbf | 13h26 | 10:06 PM Graz Don Bosco | 2 transfers | |
26709 · ICE 585 · RJX 69 · IC 799 | 8:45 AM Dortmund Hbf | 12h21 | 9:06 PM Graz Don Bosco | 5 transfers | |
ICE 845 · ICE 1185 · ICE 211 · S 1 | On time 8:46 AM Dortmund Hbf | 13h20 | 10:06 PM Graz Don Bosco | 3 transfers | |
26812 · ICE 225 · ICE 211 · S 1 | 9:45 AM Dortmund Hbf | 12h21 | 10:06 PM Graz Don Bosco | 3 transfers | |
26711 · ICE 787 · RJX 261 · IC 891 | 9:45 AM Dortmund Hbf | 13h21 | 11:06 PM Graz Don Bosco | 4 transfers | |
ICE 517 · RJX 261 · IC 891 · S 1 | On time 10:36 AM Dortmund Hbf | 12h30 | 11:06 PM Graz Don Bosco | 3 transfers | |
26715 · ICE 789 · EC 213 · RJ 653 | 11:45 AM Dortmund Hbf | 12h21 | 12:06 AM Graz Don Bosco | 4 transfers | |
ICE 919 · EC 213 · RJ 653 · S 1 | On time 12:11 PM Dortmund Hbf | 11h55 | 12:06 AM Graz Don Bosco | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Dortmund to Graz run on average 9 times per day, taking around 12h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $72 (€59) but you can travel from only $53 (€43) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 472 miles (761 km) distance in 11h 2m.
Distance 472 miles (761 km) |
Average train duration 12h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $72 (€59) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 11h 2m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:52 PM |
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