- Must visit
Museo Storico e il Parco del Castello di Miramare
Museum inside Miramare Castle with preserved imperial rooms and decorative arts. Essential for understanding Habsburg Trieste in a spectacular setting.
Cheapest price
kr463
Average price
kr627
Fastest journey
5 h 19 m
Average duration
5 h 51 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
203 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Graz to Trieste is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Graz to Trieste will cost around kr627 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr463.
It's difficult to get from Graz to Trieste without transferring at least once.
IR 573+
R 615 · R 2266 · R 2680
IR 577+
R 2682
IR 15879+
R 4437+
Bus17006+
R 2606
IR 677 · Bus31006 · Bus26768+
R 2650
EC 71+
R 2678
RJX 133 · D 315+
R 2678
IR 577+
R 2682
IR 573+
R 615 · R 2266 · R 2680
IR 15879+
R 4437+
Bus17006+
R 2606
RJX 131 · D 313+
R 2606Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Graz to Trieste among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from kr301. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 52m. 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 kr301, and a flight costs an average of kr2021.
Distance: 126 miles (203 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
kr878 Average price | kr397 Average price Cheapest | kr3901 Average price | kr952 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 46m Average total duration 5h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 40m Average total duration 10h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Graz to Trieste:
A bus is kr480 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Graz to Trieste costing on average kr878.
A bus is kr3503 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Graz to Trieste costing on average kr3901.
Other travel options to Trieste take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 16m.
Flight takes on average 10h 40m.
Tickets start at around kr878 compared to roughly kr952 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr74. The journey takes 5h 16m versus 2h 53m 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.
Direct services run with ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet.
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 Trieste trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 677 · Bus31006 · Bus26768+ R 2650 | 6:28 AM Graz Hbf | 7h45 | 2:13 PM Trieste | 4 transfers | |
RJX 131 · D 313+ R 2606+ Bus77074 | 9:22 AM Graz Hbf | 6h12 | 3:34 PM Hrpelje-Kozina | 3 transfers | |
RJX 131 · D 313+ R 2606 | 9:22 AM Graz Hbf | 6h07 | 3:29 PM Trieste | 2 transfers | |
IR 15879+ R 4437+ Bus17006+ R 2606 | 9:28 AM Graz Hbf | 6h01 | 3:29 PM Trieste | 4 transfers | |
EC 71+ R 2678 | 10:28 AM Graz Hbf | 6h13 | 4:41 PM Trieste | 1 transfer | |
RJX 133 · D 315+ R 2678+ Bus27521 | 11:22 AM Graz Hbf | 6h18 | 5:40 PM Hrpelje-Kozina | 3 transfers | |
RJX 133 · D 315+ R 2678 | 11:22 AM Graz Hbf | 5h19 | 4:41 PM Trieste | 2 transfers | |
IR 573+ R 615 · R 2266 · R 2680 | 12:28 PM Graz Hbf | 6h00 | 6:28 PM Trieste | 3 transfers | |
RJX 53+ EC 115+ R 601 · R 4217 | 1:22 PM Graz Hbf | 6h42 | 8:04 PM Trieste | 3 transfers | |
IR 577+ R 2682 | 4:28 PM Graz Hbf | 5h50 | 10:18 PM Trieste | 1 transfer | |
RJX 637 · D 19+ R 2616 · R 2672 | 7:22 PM Graz Hbf | 11h02 | 6:24 AM Trieste | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Graz to Trieste run on average 1 times per day, taking around 5h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at kr231 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:40, the last at 21:45. The fastest train covers the 126 miles (203 km) distance in 4h 9m.
Distance 126 miles (203 km) |
Average train duration 5h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price kr231 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 9m |
First train 12:40 AM |
Last train 9:45 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 63 days |
Discover the best of Trieste — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Trieste trip today.
Museum inside Miramare Castle with preserved imperial rooms and decorative arts. Essential for understanding Habsburg Trieste in a spectacular setting.
Main civic art museum with Italian paintings, sculpture, fashion, and design. A strong overview of Trieste’s artistic and cultural development.
Museum in San Giusto Castle presenting archaeology, weapons, and civic collections. It pairs well with the hilltop setting and city panoramas.
Trieste’s canal district with waterside buildings, churches, and cafés nearby. It is among the city’s most photogenic and walkable central areas.
Seafront promenade stretching along Barcola, popular for sunset walks, swimming spots, and open gulf views. It is a beloved everyday Trieste experience.
Popular urban beach and waterfront district north of the center. Visitors come for sea access, relaxed walks, and classic Adriatic scenery.
A hearty bean and sauerkraut soup with pork, shaped by Trieste's Austro-Hungarian heritage. It is one of the city's most iconic cold-weather dishes.
Boiled pork platter, often with cotechino, tongue and sauerkraut. A classic Trieste meal linked to Central European culinary traditions.
Breaded and fried anchovies, usually served crisp as a popular Adriatic seafood dish in local trattorias and osmize.
Refined seafood restaurant with a long reputation for elegant Adriatic dishes and polished service near central Trieste.
Well-known seafood restaurant serving fresh fish and Adriatic specialties in a warm, established local atmosphere.
Classic Trieste café famous for coffee, pastries and literary history. Ideal for local coffee culture and traditional sweets.
Moderate for Italy: hotels can rise in peak season, but dining and local buses are reasonable versus Venice or Milan.
Service is often included. Rounding up or leaving €1-2 at cafés is enough; 5-10% in restaurants is appreciated, not expected. Taxis are usually rounded up.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Graz to Trieste 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 Trieste, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Graz to Trieste trains use the Graz Hbf to Trieste Centrale station pair. Use this guide to compare Graz and Trieste train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Graz Hbf is 2 km from Graz city centre. Public transport options include:
Graz Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Don Camillo, Der Steirer
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Graz Hbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Graz Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Graz Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Graz Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Graz Hbf: Elevators, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include B&B Hotel Graz-Hbf, Hotel Daniel Graz, Ibis Graz.
Graz, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) is 2 km from Graz city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Graz, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Graz, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof).
Graz Webling is 5 km from Graz city centre. Public transport options include:
Graz Webling has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Graz Webling.
ATMs are available at Graz Webling.
Available at Graz Webling: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Graz Webling: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Graz Webling.
Trieste Centrale is 1 km from Trieste city centre. Public transport options include:
Trieste Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Buffet da Pepi, Trattoria Nerodiseppia
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Trieste Centrale. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Trieste Centrale. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Trieste Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Trieste Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Trieste Centrale: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste, Hotel Continentale, NH Trieste.
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