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Compare bus and train for Graz to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Graz to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €40. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €40, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 123 miles (198 km)
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€44 Average price | €41 Average price Cheapest |
4h 49m Average total duration 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get from Graz to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Graz to Salzburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
EC 19004+
R 3Cheapest
EC 19004+
R 3Fastest
RJX 131+
IC 796Other options
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FAQs: Travel from Graz to Salzburg
Travel to Salzburg 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 Salzburg.

There are 2 ways to get from Graz to Salzburg: bus or train.
The cheapest way to get from Graz to Salzburg is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $22 (€20) compared to other travel options to Salzburg:
Taking a train costs $11 (€10) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $33 (€30) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Graz to Salzburg is by train with an average journey time of 3 h 59 min.
There are alternative travel options to Salzburg that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 4 h 27 min of travel time.
The distance is approximately 123 miles (198 km) from Graz to Salzburg.
The average frequency per day from Graz to Salzburg is:
- 2 buses a day.
- 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Salzburg from Graz as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Graz to Salzburg:
- Trains mostly depart from Graz Hbf and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Graz to Salzburg:
- You can go to Salzburg from Graz by bus with FlixBus or Graz Linien. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $28 (€25) with FlixBus from Graz to Salzburg on Omio.
- You can travel by train to Salzburg from Graz with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Railjet or EuroNight, and you can find ÖBB | Euro City (EC) Graz to Salzburg tickets for $22 (€20) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Graz to Salzburg with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct bus to Salzburg with FlixBus with 2 direct buses per day.
- You can find 3 direct trains per day to take to Salzburg with ÖBB | Euro City (EC) or ÖBB | InterCity.
Direct services to Salzburg tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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