The cheapest and fastest trains from Salzburg to Graz
Cheapest price
$45
Average price
$63
Fastest journey
3 h 58 m
Average duration
3 h 59 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
198 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg to Graz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salzburg to Graz will cost around $63 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
Of the 5 trains that leave Salzburg for Graz on Thu, Dec 11, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Dec 11 the direct trains cover the 198 km distance in an average of 3 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 58 m .
On Thu, Dec 11 the slowest trains will take 4 h 2 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.
IC 513
EC 217
REX 3+
EC 163
IC 611
EC 111+
IC 515
IC 513
EC 217
REX 3+
EC 163
IC 611
EC 111+
IC 515Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Salzburg to Graz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Graz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €19, and a bus costs an average of €27.
Distance: 123 miles (198 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€42 Average price Cheapest | €43 Average price |
4h 57m Average total duration 4h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Salzburg to Graz train times
The table below shows live departures for Salzburg to Graz trains for today, Wednesday, December 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 513 | 7:16 AM Salzburg Hbf | 3h58 | 11:14 AM Graz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 111+ IC 515 | 9:12 AM Salzburg Hbf | 4h02 | 1:14 PM Graz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 217 | 11:16 AM Salzburg Hbf | 3h58 | 3:14 PM Graz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
REX 3+ EC 163 | 1:16 PM Salzburg Hbf | 3h58 | 5:14 PM Graz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 611 | 3:16 PM Salzburg Hbf | 3h58 | 7:14 PM Graz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect |
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Compare prices and tickets Salzburg to Graz by train or bus
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salzburg to Graz
Trains from Salzburg to Graz run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 (€19) if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:21, the last at 23:33. The fastest train covers the 123 miles (198 km) distance in 3h 58m.
Distance 123 miles (198 km) |
Average train duration 4h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€19) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 58m |
First train 00:21 |
Last train 23:33 |
Train companies: ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB, Westbahn from Salzburg to Graz trainsÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB, Westbahn trains will get you between Salzburg and Graz from $24 (€19). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB Nightjet
ÖBB | REX
ÖBB
Westbahn
ÖBB | S-Bahn
ÖBB | Regionalzug
FAQs: Trains from Salzburg to Graz
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salzburg 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Salzburg to Graz
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Südtiroler Platz.
- Restaurant Imlauer
- Stieglitz
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Europa Salzburg
- Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre
- H+ Hotel Salzburg
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for ÖBB and Westbahn trains
- Hall 2: platforms 6-11 for regional and international trains
- Bus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 25
- S-Bahn: Line S3
- Trolleybus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
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