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 $41. 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 $41, and a flight costs an average of $152.

Distance: 468 miles (754 km)

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Driving

$162

Average price

$61

Average price

Cheapest

$596

Average price

$43

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

11h 13m

Average total duration

10h 43m

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30m

Additional time*

12h 57m

Average total duration

12h 27m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 59m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 59m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

9h 17m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

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

Most popular bus company

Austrian Airlines

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Graz is a bus with an average price of $61 (€49).

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

A bus is $101 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Graz costing on average $162 (€131).

A bus is $535 (€433) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Graz costing on average $596 (€483).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Graz is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 59m.

Other travel options to Graz take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 43m.

Bus takes on average 12h 27m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Cologne and Graz including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Cologne to Graz among Omio's users.

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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
    10:40 AM14h30
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    1:10 AMGraz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling)
    $471One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:40 AM14h30
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    1:10 AMGraz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling)
    $471One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • ÖBB | ICEICE 827+ÖBB | InterCityIC 793+ÖBBRJX 63 · RJX 134
    3:21 AM11h17
    Cologne Hbf
    2:38 PMGraz Hbf
    $2141One-way
    3 transfers

Other options

  • ÖBB | ICEICE 921 · ICE 571 · ICE 267+ÖBB | InterCityIC 795
    3:56 AM12h42
    Cologne Hbf
    4:38 PMGraz Hbf
    $771One-way
    6 transfers
  • ÖBB | ICEICE 921 · ICE 571 · ICE 267+ÖBB | InterCityIC 795
    3:49 AM12h49
    Cologne Hbf
    4:38 PMGraz Hbf
    $771One-way
    5 transfers
  • ÖBB | ICEICE 619+ÖBBRJX 61+ÖBB | InterCityIC 791+ÖBBRJX 56
    12:08 AM12h30
    Cologne Hbf
    12:38 PMGraz Hbf
    $1191One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:20 AM13h20
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    12:40 AMGraz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling)
    $491One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:00 AM16h20
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    6:20 PMGraz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling)
    $601One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:00 PM12h55
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    5:55 AMGraz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling)
    $621One-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 $61 (€49).

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

A bus is $101 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Graz costing on average $162 (€131).

A bus is $535 (€433) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Graz costing on average $596 (€483).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Graz is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 59m.

Other travel options to Graz take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 43m.

Bus takes on average 12h 27m.

The distance from Cologne to Graz is approximately 468 miles (754 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Graz is:
  • Around 9 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 Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Cityjet to go to Graz by flight.
  • 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.
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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