How to travel from Cologne to Graz

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 $58.

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

A bus is $63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Graz costing on average $121.

A bus is $234 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Graz costing on average $293.

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Graz is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 1m.

Other travel options to Graz take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 8m.

Bus takes on average 13h 26m.

The distance from Cologne to Graz is approximately 468 miles (754 km).

The average frequency per day from Cologne to Graz is:

• Around 8 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, Cityjet to go to Graz by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Graz by bus.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Graz by train.

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.

Most travelers need at least three days in Graz to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Graz, explore vibrant local markets like the Kaiser-Josef-Markt, attend performances at the renowned Graz Opera House, and stroll through the historic Old Town. Visit the Styrian Armoury to see an extensive collection of weaponry, and relax at Augarten Park. Don't miss Schlossberg for panoramic city views, Kunsthaus Graz for contemporary art, Graz Cathedral for its Gothic architecture, Eggenberg Palace for baroque splendor, and Murinsel for a unique riverside experience.

Two to three days are typically enough to explore Graz, covering its main attractions like the UNESCO-listed Old Town, Schlossberg Hill, and its vibrant culinary scene.