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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 prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $240.
Distance: 170 miles (275 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$66 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $445 Average price | $97 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* | 5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 3h 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 $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Graz to Budapest costing on average $66 (€55).
A bus is $406 (€336) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Graz to Budapest costing on average $445 (€369).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 36m.
Train takes on average 5h 1m.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus4:00 PM4h50Graz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling)8:50 PMBudapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér$351One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus4:00 PM4h50Graz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling)8:50 PMBudapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér$351One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH1678+
LH23451:15 PM3h35Graz Airport4:50 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$7121One-way1 transfer
Other options
EC 341+
RJ 7555:00 PM5h35Graz Hbf10:35 PMBudapest Keleti$401One-way1 transfer
S 1+
IC 1132+
EC 3435:03 PM6h32Graz Hbf11:35 PMBudapest Keleti$401One-way2 transfers
S 1+
CJX 9+
EC 46312:03 AM9h26Graz Hbf9:29 AMBudapest Keleti$401One-way2 transfers
FlixBus4:00 PM4h16Graz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling)8:16 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$361One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:55 PM4h21Graz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling)5:16 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$361One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:55 PM4h55Graz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling)5:50 PMBudapest, Mexikói Út M$361One-way0 transfers
LH1342+
LH69297:15 PM4h30Graz Airport11:45 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$2161One-way1 transfer
LH1338+
LH56516:10 AM7h25Graz Airport1:35 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$2161One-way1 transfer
LH1340+
LH692510:25 AM7h55Graz Airport6:20 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$2161One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Graz to Budapest:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Graz to Budapest costing on average $66 (€55).
A bus is $406 (€336) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Graz to Budapest costing on average $445 (€369).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 36m.
Train takes on average 5h 1m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 7 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 Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa to go to Budapest by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Graz Linien to go to Budapest by bus.
- 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.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct trains per day with ÖBB | InterCity, Slovenske železnice (SŽ).
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