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Zentrum Paul Klee
Major museum dedicated to Paul Klee, with a large collection of his works in a landmark Renzo Piano building just outside the center.
Cheapest price
$122
Average price
$172
Fastest journey
10 h 39 m
Average duration
11 h 13 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
607 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Graz to Bern is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Graz to Bern will cost around $172 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $122.
Of the 5 trains that leave Graz for Bern on Sun, Jun 21, 5 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 trains cover the 607 km distance in an average of 11 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 39 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 11 h 39 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Graz to Bern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $56. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 11h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, and a train costs an average of $64.
Distance: 377 miles (607 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$133 Average price | $77 Average price Cheapest | $260 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 36m Average total duration Fastest 11h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 54m Average total duration 12h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Graz to Bern:
A bus is $55 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Graz to Bern costing on average $133 (€109).
Other travel options to Bern take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 24m.
Tickets start at around $133 (€109) compared to roughly $260 (€213) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $127 (€104). The journey takes 11h 6m versus 8h 19m 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 Graz to Bern 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:49 AM Graz | 11h09 | 6:58 PM Bern | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Graz | 10h58 | 6:58 PM Bern | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:49 AM Graz | 10h39 | 7:28 PM Bern | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:52 AM Graz | 11h39 | 9:31 PM Bern | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:52 AM Graz | 11h39 | 10:31 PM Bern | 0 transfersDirect |
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Trains from Graz to Bern run on average 5 times per day, taking around 11h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $64 (€52) but you can travel from only $56 (€46) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:04, the last at 22:02. The fastest train covers the 377 miles (607 km) distance in 10h 28m.
Distance 377 miles (607 km) |
Average train duration 11h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $64 (€52) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 10h 28m |
First train 4:04 AM |
Last train 10:02 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 35 days |
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Major museum dedicated to Paul Klee, with a large collection of his works in a landmark Renzo Piano building just outside the center.
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