How to travel from Graz to Cologne

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Graz to Cologne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Graz to Cologne 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 2h 1m. 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 $178.

Distance: 468 miles (754 km)

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Flight

$156

Average price

$65

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Cheapest

$484

Average price

12h 28m

Average total duration

11h 58m

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30m

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14h 28m

Average total duration

13h 58m

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30m

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5h 1m

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2h 1m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

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0.8 - 1.9kg

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Lufthansa Cityline

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from Graz to Cologne

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
07:10PM14h50
Graz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling)
10:00AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
$591One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
07:10PM14h50
Graz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling)
10:00AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
$591One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Air DolomitiLH9493+Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4050
09:50AM2h45
Graz Airport
12:35PMCologne Bonn Airport
$8131One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche BahnS 1 · RJ 556 · ICE 116 · ICE 592
09:52AM11h13
Graz Don Bosco
09:05PMCologne Hbf
$1101One-way
4 transfers
Deutsche BahnS 1 · RJ 556 · ICE 116 · ICE 512
09:52AM12h13
Graz Don Bosco
10:05PMCologne Hbf
$1231One-way
3 transfers
ÖBBRJX 131+ÖBB | InterCityIC 796+ÖBBRJX 60+ÖBB | ICEICE 594
09:22AM9h43
Graz Hbf
07:05PMCologne Hbf
$1591One-way
4 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
04:00PM13h20
Graz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling)
05:20AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
$591One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:59PM15h46
Graz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling)
03:45PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
$601One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:00PM16h40
Graz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling)
04:40AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
$621One-way
1 transfer
ÖBB | RailjetRJ 113+Eurowings EW757
02:00PM8h00
Graz Hbf
10:00PMCologne Bonn Airport
$1921One-way
1 transfer
ÖBBRJX 56 · RJX 865+Eurowings EW757
12:41PM9h19
Graz Hbf
10:00PMCologne Bonn Airport
$1921One-way
2 transfers
ÖBB | RailjetRJ 551+Eurowings EW757
12:00PM10h00
Graz Hbf
10:00PMCologne Bonn Airport
$1981One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Graz to Cologne

Travel to Cologne 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 Graz to Cologne.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Graz and Cologne including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Graz to Cologne is a bus with an average price of $43 (€35).

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

A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Graz to Cologne costing on average $52 (€42).

A bus is $135 (€109) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Graz to Cologne costing on average $178 (€144).

The fastest way to travel from Graz to Cologne is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 45m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 43m.

Bus takes on average 12h 20m.

The distance from Graz to Cologne is approximately 468 miles (754 km).
The average frequency per day from Graz to Cologne is:
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 7 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

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