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 $44. 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 $44, and a flight costs an average of $181.

Distance: 468 miles (754 km)

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Driving

$158

Average price

$66

Average price

Cheapest

$491

Average price

$73

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

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

Additional time*

8h 8m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.8 - 1.9kg

CO2 emissions

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Lufthansa Cityline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Graz to Cologne is a bus with an average price of $66 (€53).

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

A bus is $92 (€74) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Graz to Cologne costing on average $158 (€126).

A bus is $425 (€340) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Graz to Cologne costing on average $491 (€392).

The fastest way to travel from Graz to Cologne is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 1m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 58m.

Bus takes on average 13h 58m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Graz and Cologne including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Graz to Cologne among Omio's users.

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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
    10:25 PM12h20
    Graz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling)
    10:45 AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    $501One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:25 PM12h20
    Graz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling)
    10:45 AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    $501One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:25 PM12h20
    Graz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling)
    10:45 AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    $501One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ÖBB | S-BahnS 1+ÖBBCJX 9+ÖBB | ICEICE 1228
    12:03 AM16h03
    Graz Hbf
    4:06 PMCologne Hbf
    $1321One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:10 PM14h50
    Graz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling)
    10:00 AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    $531One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:00 PM13h20
    Graz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling)
    5:20 AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    $531One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:00 PM16h35
    Graz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling)
    4:35 AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    $611One-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.

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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 $66 (€53).

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

A bus is $92 (€74) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Graz to Cologne costing on average $158 (€126).

A bus is $425 (€340) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Graz to Cologne costing on average $491 (€392).

The fastest way to travel from Graz to Cologne is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 1m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 58m.

Bus takes on average 13h 58m.

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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