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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
$30
Average price
$40
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 5 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
131 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Villach to Graz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Villach to Graz will cost around $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
Of the 15 trains that leave Villach for Graz on Fri, Jun 19, 15 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 131 km distance in an average of 1 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 1 h 5 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.
RJX 530
ICE 117
1004
1000
1006
RJX 636
RJX 56
RJX 134
RJX 52
RJX 132Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Villach to Graz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a bus costs an average of $30.
Distance: 81 miles (131 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$36 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Villach to Graz:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Villach to Graz costing on average $41 (€34).
Other travel options to Graz take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 20m.
The journey is about 17m faster (1h 45m by train vs 2h 2m by car) and roughly $12 (€10) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($36 (€30) vs $48 (€40)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with ÖBB, Westbahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Villach 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1000 | 5:08 AM Villach Hbf | 1h06 | 6:14 AM Graz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 630 | 6:30 AM Villach Hbf | 1h08 | 7:38 AM Graz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
1002 | 7:08 AM Villach Hbf | 1h06 | 8:14 AM Graz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 638 | 7:33 AM Villach Hbf | 1h05 | 8:38 AM Graz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 636 | 9:33 AM Villach Hbf | 1h05 | 10:38 AM Graz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
1004 | 10:08 AM Villach Hbf | 1h06 | 11:14 AM Graz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 56 | 11:33 AM Villach Hbf | 1h05 | 12:38 PM Graz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 134 | 1:33 PM Villach Hbf | 1h05 | 2:38 PM Graz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
1006 | 2:08 PM Villach Hbf | 1h06 | 3:14 PM Graz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 52 | 3:33 PM Villach Hbf | 1h05 | 4:38 PM Graz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 117 | 4:42 PM Villach Hbf | 1h19 | 6:01 PM Graz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 132 | 5:33 PM Villach Hbf | 1h05 | 6:38 PM Graz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
1008 | 6:08 PM Villach Hbf | 1h06 | 7:14 PM Graz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 530 | 7:33 PM Villach Hbf | 1h05 | 8:38 PM Graz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 130 | 8:33 PM Villach Hbf | 1h05 | 9:38 PM Graz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Villach to Graz run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:20. The fastest train covers the 81 miles (131 km) distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 81 miles (131 km) |
Average train duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€9) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 5m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 77 days |
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