How to travel from Cologne to Graz

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Cologne to Graz

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Graz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, and a flight costs an average of $179.

Distance: 468 miles (754 km)

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Train
Bus
Flight

$134

Average price

$64

Average price

Cheapest

$611

Average price

11h 15m

Average total duration

10h 45m

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30m

Additional time*

12h 41m

Average total duration

12h 11m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 59m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 59m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.8 - 1.9kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Most popular airline

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from Cologne to Graz

How to get from Cologne to Graz by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Cologne to Graz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:55 PM12h00
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    5:55 AMGraz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling)
    $651One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:55 PM12h00
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    5:55 AMGraz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling)
    $651One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4051+Air DolomitiLH2346
    1:05 PM3h05
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    4:10 PMGraz Airport
    $5871One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1225 · ICE 1255 · ICE 211 · S 1
    9:53 AM12h13
    Cologne Hbf
    10:06 PMGraz Don Bosco
    $1101One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 119 · S 1
    8:58 AM11h08
    Cologne Messe/Deutz
    8:06 PMGraz Don Bosco
    $1241One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 915 · ICE 119 · S 1
    9:31 AM10h35
    Cologne Messe/Deutz
    8:06 PMGraz Don Bosco
    $1241One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:20 AM13h20
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    12:40 AMGraz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling)
    $691One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:40 AM14h30
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    1:10 AMGraz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling)
    $681One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:00 AM16h20
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    6:20 PMGraz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling)
    $751One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW752+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 750
    7:00 AM8h00
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    3:00 PMGraz Hbf
    $2241One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW752+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 858
    7:00 AM10h00
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    5:00 PMGraz Hbf
    $2181One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW752+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 856
    7:00 AM12h00
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    7:00 PMGraz Hbf
    $2241One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Graz

Travel to Graz easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Graz.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Cologne and Graz including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Graz is a bus with an average price of $43 (€34).

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Graz:

A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Graz costing on average $53 (€43).

A bus is $137 (€109) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Graz costing on average $179 (€143).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Graz is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 0m.

Other travel options to Graz take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 44m.

Bus takes on average 12h 0m.

The distance from Cologne to Graz is approximately 468 miles (754 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Graz is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 6 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Graz as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Graz:
  • Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Graz Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Graz Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Graz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Graz, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Graz by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Graz by bus.
  • Travel with Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Cityjet to go to Graz by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Cologne to Graz:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Graz often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Zurich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Graz and these popular destinations at a great price.

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