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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Graz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Graz 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 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $67, while a flight costs an average of $568.
Distance: 324 miles (522 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$135 Average price | $568 Average price | $67 Average price Cheapest | $146 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 17m Average total duration 9h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 51m Average total duration 11h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Zurich to Graz
Compare the available ways to get from Zurich to Graz, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Graz:
A bus is $68 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Graz costing on average $135.
A bus is $502 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Graz costing on average $568.
Other travel options to Graz take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 17m.
Bus takes on average 11h 51m.
Tickets start at around $135 compared to roughly $146 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $11. The journey takes 9h 47m versus 7h 31m 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 Zurich to Graz
How to get from Zurich to Graz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Graz is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RJX 161 · IR 515+
IC 7576:07 AM 10h08 Zurich HB 4:15 PM Graz Hbf $65 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
RJX 161 · IR 515+
IC 7576:07 AM 10h08 Zurich HB 4:15 PM Graz Hbf $65 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
LX15128:45 AM 1h10 Zurich Airport 9:55 AM Graz Airport $542 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
IC 761+
EC 163+
ICE 1178:07 AM 9h54 Zurich HB 6:01 PM Graz Hbf $69 1 One-way 2 transfers
EC 163+
ICE 1178:00 AM 10h01 Zurich HB 6:01 PM Graz Hbf $69 1 One-way 1 transfer
IC 761+
EC 1638:07 AM 10h04 Zurich HB 6:11 PM Graz Hbf $69 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 AM 13h35 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) 12:40 AM Graz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling) $65 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:50 PM 13h05 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) 4:55 AM Graz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling) $66 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:50 PM 18h50 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) 10:40 AM Graz, Ostbahnstraße (Liebenau Murpark) $66 1 One-way 1 transfer
EW9761 · EW9752+
RJ 8568:40 AM 10h20 Zurich Airport 7:00 PM Graz Hbf $317 1 One-way 2 transfers
EW9761 · EW9752+
IC 742+
RJX 6378:40 AM 10h39 Zurich Airport 7:19 PM Graz Hbf $317 1 One-way 3 transfers
EW9761 · EW9752+
RJ 8548:40 AM 12h20 Zurich Airport 9:00 PM Graz Hbf $317 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Graz:
A bus is $68 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Graz costing on average $135.
A bus is $502 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Graz costing on average $568.
Other travel options to Graz take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 17m.
Bus takes on average 11h 51m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Graz as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Graz Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Graz Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Graz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Graz by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, EuroNight, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity to go to Graz by train.
- Travel with Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Swiss, Eurowings, Helvetic Airways, BA Euroflyer, Air Baltic, GetJet Airlines to go to Graz by flight.
- 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
- 1 direct flights per day with Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic.
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