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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
$43
Average price
$75
Fastest journey
5 h 41 m
Average duration
5 h 42 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
307 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Innsbruck to Graz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Innsbruck to Graz will cost around $75 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
Of the 13 trains that leave Innsbruck for Graz on Fri, Jun 19, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 307 km distance in an average of 5 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 41 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 5 h 42 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.
IR 519
IR 515
EC 163
EC 163+
ICE 117
RJX19985 · IR 715+
IC 795+
RJX 52
EC 163+
ICE 117
RJX19983 · IR 713+
IC 793+
RJX 134
RJX19985 · IR 715+
IC 795+
RJX 52
RJX13477 · IR 717+
IC 797+
RJX 132
RJX19929 · D 819+
IC 899+
RJX 636Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Innsbruck to Graz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $30, and a flight costs an average of $219.
Distance: 190 miles (307 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$48 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price | $325 Average price | $106 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 33m Average total duration 6h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 11m Average total duration 6h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg 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 Innsbruck to Graz:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Innsbruck to Graz costing on average $59 (€49).
A train is $277 (€227) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Innsbruck to Graz costing on average $325 (€266).
Other travel options to Graz take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 3m.
Bus takes on average 6h 41m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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 | InterCity, ÖBB | Nightjet, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), ÖBB.
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 Innsbruck to Graz trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EN 40465+ RJX 630 | 1:50 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 5h48 | 7:38 AM Graz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX19929 · D 819+ IC 899+ RJX 636 | 4:56 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 5h42 | 10:38 AM Graz Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IR 15511 | 6:12 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 6h03 | 12:15 PM Graz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX19981 · IR 711+ IC 791+ RJX 56 | 6:56 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 5h42 | 12:38 PM Graz Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IR 513 | 8:12 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 6h03 | 2:15 PM Graz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX19983 · IR 713+ IC 793+ RJX 134 | 8:56 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 5h42 | 2:38 PM Graz Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX19983+ RJ 110 | 8:56 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 7h04 | 4:00 PM Graz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IR 515 | 10:12 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 6h03 | 4:15 PM Graz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX19985 · IR 715+ IC 795+ RJX 52 | 10:56 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 5h42 | 4:38 PM Graz Hbf | 3 transfers | |
EC 163 | 12:20 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 5h51 | 6:11 PM Graz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 117+ EC 163 | 12:20 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 5h41 | 6:01 PM Graz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX13477 · IR 717+ IC 797+ RJX 132 | 12:56 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 5h42 | 6:38 PM Graz Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IR 519 | 2:12 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 6h03 | 8:15 PM Graz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Innsbruck to Graz run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $30 (€25) if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:20. The fastest train covers the 190 miles (307 km) distance in 5h 12m.
Distance 190 miles (307 km) |
Average train duration 6h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€25) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 5h 12m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:20 PM |
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