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Compare train, bus, and flight for Graz to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Graz to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $34 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 10m. 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 $34, while a flight costs an average of $255.
Distance: 170 miles (275 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$60 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $255 Average price | $100 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 31m Average total duration 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 35m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Graz to Budapest:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Graz to Budapest costing on average $60 (€48).
A bus is $222 (€179) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Graz to Budapest costing on average $255 (€206).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 6m.
Train takes on average 5h 31m.
Tickets start at around $60 (€48) compared to roughly $100 (€80) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $40 (€32). The journey takes 5h 1m versus 3h 35m 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 Graz to Budapest
How to get from Graz to Budapest by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Graz to Budapest is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- IC 355+
Bus 355+IC 3552:38 PM4h54Graz Hbf7:32 PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld$231One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- IC 355+Bus 355+IC 3552:38 PM4h54Graz Hbf7:32 PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld$231One-way2 transfers
Fastest
LX1513 · LX225410:10 AM3h45Graz Airport1:55 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$3271One-way1 transfer
Other options
- IC 355+Bus 355+IC 355+IR 19732:38 PM5h37Graz Hbf8:15 PMBudapest Keleti$231One-way3 transfers
- IC 351+Bus 351+IC 3518:39 AM4h53Graz Hbf1:32 PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld$381One-way2 transfers
- IC 532+
EC 3435:41 PM5h54Graz Hbf11:35 PMBudapest Keleti$571One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus4:00 PM4h50Graz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling)8:50 PMBudapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér$331One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:55 PM4h36Graz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling)5:31 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$331One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:55 PM5h05Graz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling)6:00 PMBudapest, Mexikói Út M$331One-way0 transfers
- LH1340+
LH56492:35 PM3h55Graz Airport6:30 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$2931One-way1 transfer - LH1336+LH56516:00 AM5h00Graz Airport11:00 AMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$2931One-way1 transfer
- LH1340+LH692510:25 AM8h05Graz Airport6:30 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$2931One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Graz to Budapest:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Graz to Budapest costing on average $60 (€48).
A bus is $222 (€179) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Graz to Budapest costing on average $255 (€206).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 6m.
Train takes on average 5h 31m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Graz and Budapest as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Graz Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Graz Hbf and arrive in Budapest Keleti.
- Buses mostly depart from Graz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling) and arrive in Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
- Travel with ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, RegioJet a.s., Westbahn, ÖBB, Slovenske železnice (SŽ) to go to Budapest by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa to go to Budapest by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Graz Linien to go to Budapest by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with ÖBB | InterCity, Slovenske železnice (SŽ).
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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