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Compare bus, train, and flight for Budapest to Graz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Graz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $47 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, while a flight costs an average of $479.
Distance: 170 miles (275 km)
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$69 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $479 Average price | $97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 49m Average total duration 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration 5h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Budapest to Graz
Compare the available ways to get from Budapest to Graz, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Graz:
A bus is $23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Graz costing on average $69.
A bus is $433 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Graz costing on average $479.
Other travel options to Graz take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 49m.
Bus takes on average 5h 54m.
Tickets start at around $69 compared to roughly $97 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $28. The journey takes 5h 19m versus 3h 54m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Budapest to Graz
How to get from Budapest to Graz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Budapest to Graz is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
R 4910+
EC 71+
ER 623:10 AM 7h09 Budapest-Deli 10:19 AM Graz Hbf $31 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
R 4910+
EC 71+
ER 623:10 AM 7h09 Budapest-Deli 10:19 AM Graz Hbf $31 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
LH1675 · LH23429:55 AM 3h10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport 1:05 PM Graz Airport $688 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
EC 342+
RJ 7545:30 AM 5h30 Budapest Keleti 11:00 AM Graz Hbf $42 1 One-way 1 transfer
EC 342+
RJ 7545:30 AM 5h30 Budapest Keleti 11:00 AM Graz Hbf $42 1 One-way 1 transfer
EC 140+
RJ 1128:30 AM 5h30 Budapest Keleti 2:00 PM Graz Hbf $42 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 PM 6h10 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás 2:40 AM Graz, Ostbahnstraße (Liebenau Murpark) $59 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 PM 6h20 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás 2:50 AM Graz, Girardigasse (FlixBus Haltestelle) $59 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:15 PM 6h25 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar 2:40 AM Graz, Ostbahnstraße (Liebenau Murpark) $60 1 One-way 1 transfer
LH1335+
LH125411:40 AM 6h40 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport 6:20 PM Graz Airport $471 1 One-way 1 transfer
LH1337 · LH116 · LH23482:25 PM 8h10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport 10:35 PM Graz Airport $514 1 One-way 2 transfers
LH1337 · LH120 · LH23482:25 PM 8h10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport 10:35 PM Graz Airport $514 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Graz:
A bus is $23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Graz costing on average $69.
A bus is $433 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Graz costing on average $479.
Other travel options to Graz take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 49m.
Bus takes on average 5h 54m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest and Graz as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive in Graz Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Budapest Keleti and arrive in Graz Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arrive in Graz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling).
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus to go to Graz by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, RegioJet a.s. to go to Graz by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Air Dolomiti, braathens regional aviation, Swiss, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline, Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines, Edelweiss Air to go to Graz by flight.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
- 1 direct trains per day with ÖBB | InterCity.
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