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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 an average ticket price of $67 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $67, while a flight costs an average of $586.
Distance: 468 miles (754 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$165 Average price | $67 Average price Cheapest | $586 Average price | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 3m Average total duration 10h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 52m Average total duration 14h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Graz to Cologne
Compare the available ways to get from Graz to Cologne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Graz to Cologne:
A bus is $99 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Graz to Cologne costing on average $165.
A bus is $520 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Graz to Cologne costing on average $586.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 3m.
Bus takes on average 14h 52m.
Tickets start at around $165 compared to roughly $70 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$94. The journey takes 10h 33m versus 8h 8m 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 Cologne
How to get from Graz to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Graz to Cologne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- S 1 · RJ 110 · ICE 698 · IC 60402
3:52 PM 13h52 Graz Don Bosco 5:44 AM Cologne Hbf $46 1 One-way 3 transfers
Cheapest
- S 1 · RJ 110 · ICE 698 · IC 60402
3:52 PM 13h52 Graz Don Bosco 5:44 AM Cologne Hbf $46 1 One-way 3 transfers
Fastest
LH2345 · LH19864:25 PM 3h10 Graz Airport 7:35 PM Cologne Bonn Airport $239 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- S 1 · RJX 831 · IC 898 · RJX 68
4:52 PM 13h12 Graz Don Bosco 6:04 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz $48 1 One-way 4 transfers 
RJX 831+
IC 898+RJX 68+
ICE 6185:22 PM 12h42 Graz Hbf 6:04 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz $65 1 One-way 3 transfers- RJX 831+IC 898+RJX 68+ICE 618
5:22 PM 12h51 Graz Hbf 6:13 AM Cologne Hbf $65 1 One-way 4 transfers
- FlixBus
10:25 PM 12h20 Graz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling) 10:45 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) $67 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
4:00 PM 13h20 Graz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling) 5:20 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) $70 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
7:10 PM 14h50 Graz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling) 10:00 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) $70 1 One-way 0 transfers
- RJX 254+
LH4240+IC 543+
LH63896:41 AM 10h14 Graz Hbf 4:55 PM Cologne Bonn Airport $161 1 One-way 3 transfers 
EC 78+IC 643+OS24911:41 AM 7h54 Graz Hbf 7:35 PM Cologne Bonn Airport $162 1 One-way 2 transfers- RJX 638+IC 547+OS249
8:41 AM 10h54 Graz Hbf 7:35 PM Cologne Bonn Airport $162 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Graz to Cologne:
A bus is $99 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Graz to Cologne costing on average $165.
A bus is $520 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Graz to Cologne costing on average $586.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 3m.
Bus takes on average 14h 52m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 5 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.
- 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).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB to go to Cologne by train.
- Travel with Eurowings, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Air Dolomiti, Swiss to go to Cologne by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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