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Kunsthaus Graz
Leading contemporary art museum in a futuristic biomorphic building, famous for bold exhibitions and landmark architecture.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€40
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€93
Fastest journey on Sep 19
11 h 37 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
11 h 51 m
Trains on Sep 19
21
Distance
820 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg to Graz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Graz will cost around €93 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €40.
It's difficult to get from Hamburg to Graz without transferring at least once.
ICE 1081 · RJX 61 · IC 791 · RJX 56
ICE 1081 · RJ 113 · S 1
ICE 809+
RJX 251
ICE 809+
RJX 251
RJ 175+
EC 207
ICE 585+
RJX 530+
IC 799+
RJX 69
ICE 583+
RJX 67 · RJX 132+
IC 797
ICE 585+
RJX 69+
S S7+
RJX 530
ICE 783 · ICE 117
ICE 507 · ICE 1007+
RJX 69 · RJX 530Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Graz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €88 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €88, while a flight costs an average of €333.
Distance: 509 miles (820 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€163 Average price | €333 Average price | €88 Average price Cheapest | €59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 59m Average total duration 11h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 17h 30m Average total duration 17h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Hamburg to Graz:
A bus is €75 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Graz costing on average €163.
A bus is €244 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Graz costing on average €333.
Other travel options to Graz take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 29m.
Bus takes on average 17h 0m.
Tickets start at around €163 compared to roughly €59 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-104.53. The journey takes 11h 29m versus 11h 29m 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 Hamburg to Graz trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 781 · EC 115 · RJ 555 · S 1 | Delayed 3:27 AM 12:33 AMHamburg Hbf | 15h33 | 4:06 PM Graz Don Bosco | 5 transfers | |
S S3+ ICE 581+ RJX 65+ IC 795 | 4:33 AM Hamburg Altona | 12h05 | 4:38 PM Graz Hbf | 4 transfers | |
ICE 581 · RJX 65 · IC 795 · RJX 52 | On time 5:01 AM Hamburg Hbf | 11h58 | 4:59 PM Graz Don Bosco | 4 transfers | |
ICE 581+ RJX 65+ IC 795+ RJX 52 | On time 5:01 AM Hamburg Hbf | 11h37 | 4:38 PM Graz Hbf | 3 transfers | |
S S7+ ICE 783 · ICE 117 | On time 5:42 AM Hamburg Altona | 12h19 | 6:01 PM Graz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 783 · ICE 117 | On time 6:01 AM Hamburg Hbf | 12h00 | 6:01 PM Graz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 783 · ICE 117 · RJ 557 · S 1 | On time 6:01 AM Hamburg Hbf | 12h05 | 6:06 PM Graz Don Bosco | 3 transfers | |
ICE 783 · ICE 117 · S 3 | On time 6:01 AM Hamburg Hbf | 12h09 | 6:10 PM Graz Don Bosco | 2 transfers | |
S S1+ ICE 583+ RJX 67+ IC 797 | 6:41 AM Hamburg Altona | 11h57 | 6:38 PM Graz Hbf | 4 transfers | |
ICE 583+ RJX 67+ IC 797+ RJX 132 | On time 7:01 AM Hamburg Hbf | 11h37 | 6:38 PM Graz Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 583 · RJX 67 · IC 797 · RJX 132 | On time 7:01 AM Hamburg Hbf | 12h05 | 7:06 PM Graz Don Bosco | 4 transfers | |
ICE 785 · ICE 119 · S 1 | On time 8:01 AM Hamburg Hbf | 12h05 | 8:06 PM Graz Don Bosco | 2 transfers | |
S S7+ ICE 507 · ICE 1007+ RJX 69 | 8:14 AM Hamburg Altona | 12h24 | 8:38 PM Graz Hbf | 5 transfers | |
ICE 507 · ICE 1007 · RJX 69 · IC 799 | On time 8:34 AM Hamburg Hbf | 12h32 | 9:06 PM Graz Don Bosco | 5 transfers | |
ICE 507 · ICE 1007+ RJX 69+ IC 799 | On time 8:34 AM Hamburg Hbf | 12h04 | 8:38 PM Graz Hbf | 4 transfers | |
S S1+ ICE 585+ RJX 69+ IC 799 | 8:41 AM Hamburg Altona | 11h57 | 8:38 PM Graz Hbf | 4 transfers | |
ICE 585+ RJX 69+ IC 799+ RJX 530 | On time 9:01 AM Hamburg Hbf | 11h37 | 8:38 PM Graz Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 585 · RJX 69 · IC 799 · RJX 530 | On time 9:01 AM Hamburg Hbf | 12h05 | 9:06 PM Graz Don Bosco | 4 transfers | |
RJ 175+ EC 207 | 9:16 AM Hamburg Altona | 13h03 | 10:19 PM Graz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 787 · ICE 211 · S 1 | On time 10:01 AM Hamburg Hbf | 12h05 | 10:06 PM Graz Don Bosco | 2 transfers | |
ICE 509 · ICE 1009 · RJX 261 · IC 891 | On time 10:34 AM Hamburg Hbf | 12h32 | 11:06 PM Graz Don Bosco | 4 transfers | |
ICE 587 · RJX 261 · IC 891 · S 1 | On time 11:01 AM Hamburg Hbf | 12h05 | 11:06 PM Graz Don Bosco | 3 transfers | |
NJ 493+ IC 899+ RJX 636 | 7:55 PM Hamburg Altona | 14h43 | 10:38 AM Graz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
NJ 493+ IC 899+ RJX 636 | 8:10 PM Hamburg Hbf | 14h28 | 10:38 AM Graz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 809+ RJX 251 | 9:36 PM Hamburg Altona | 19h43 | 5:19 PM Graz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 809+ RJX 251 | 9:51 PM Hamburg Hbf | 19h28 | 5:19 PM Graz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S S3+ ICE 1081+ RJX 61+ IC 791 | 10:03 PM Hamburg Altona | 14h35 | 12:38 PM Graz Hbf | 4 transfers | |
ICE 1081 · RJX 61 · IC 791 · RJX 56 | Delayed 8:42 PM 10:28 PMHamburg Hbf | 14h38 | 1:06 PM Graz Don Bosco | 4 transfers | |
ICE 1081+ RJX 61+ IC 791+ RJX 56 | Delayed 8:42 PM 10:28 PMHamburg Hbf | 14h10 | 12:38 PM Graz Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1081 · RJ 113 · S 1 | Delayed 8:42 PM 10:28 PMHamburg Hbf | 15h38 | 2:06 PM Graz Don Bosco | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Hamburg to Graz run on average 8 times per day, taking around 11h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €13 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 509 miles (820 km) distance in 10h 25m.
Distance 509 miles (820 km) |
Average train duration 11h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price €13 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 10h 25m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:52 PM |
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Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Graz — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Graz trip today.
Leading contemporary art museum in a futuristic biomorphic building, famous for bold exhibitions and landmark architecture.
One of the world’s largest historic armouries, displaying thousands of original weapons and suits of armour.
Museum in Eggenberg Palace with archaeology, coins, and cultural history collections in a major Baroque estate.
Graz’s main square, lined with historic facades and the town hall, is the central meeting point and classic starting place.
UNESCO-listed old-town core with courtyards, lanes, and Renaissance and Baroque buildings ideal for walking.
Long avenue and city park axis with monuments, promenades, and elegant urban scenery close to the center.
A Styrian fried chicken, traditionally seasoned and crisp-fried. It is a classic Sunday and festive dish strongly associated with Graz and Styria.
Pumpkin seed oil from Styria, dark and nutty, used on salads, soups, and desserts. It is the region’s signature product and a must-try in Graz.
A green salad dressed generously with Styrian pumpkin seed oil. Simple but iconic, it reflects everyday local eating in Graz and across Styria.
Elegant fine dining led by a renowned chef. Known for creative tasting menus using Styrian ingredients in a polished, modern setting.
Traditional Styrian inn on Schlossberg, famous for hearty local dishes and a historic atmosphere with views over Graz.
Historic market venue at Kaiser-Josef-Platz, ideal for tasting Styrian products, cold plates, wine, and seasonal regional specialties.
Moderate for Austria: hotels and dining cost less than Vienna, while public transport and casual meals stay fairly affordable for tourists.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave about 5-10% in restaurants. Round up taxi fares and leave small change at cafes if service is good.
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Graz Hbf -> Hauptplatz, Graz
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg to Graz 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 Graz, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Hamburg to Graz trains use the Hamburg Hbf to Graz Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Graz Don Bosco. Use this guide to compare Hamburg and Graz train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.
Hamburg-Altona is 5 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Altona has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Ethio, Trattoria Toscana, Marta, Pavillon
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Altona. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Altona. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Altona. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Nearby hotels include Schanzenstern Bio-Restaurant, Hotel Hamburg Altona, Hotel Central, Best Western Raphael Hotel Altona.
Hamburg-Harburg is 13 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Harburg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Café Bom Dia, Hünkar, Yoko Sushi Harburg, Mathewes Grill
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Harburg. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Panorama, Hotel Harburger Hof, Hotel Jeta, Hotel Süderelbe.
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 Don Bosco is 2 km from Graz city centre. Public transport options include:
Graz Don Bosco has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Graz Don Bosco.
ATMs are available at Graz Don Bosco.
Available at Graz Don Bosco: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Graz Don Bosco: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Graz Don Bosco.
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