How to travel from Zurich to Graz

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Graz

Omio recommends booking the flight 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 €59 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 15m. 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 €59, while a flight costs an average of €487.

Distance: 324 miles (522 km)

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€487

Average price

€114

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€59

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€122

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4h 15m

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2h 15m

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10h 12m

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9h 42m

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30m

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11h 45m

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11h 15m

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7h 31m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.5 - 1.3kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Graz is a bus with an average price of €59.

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

A bus is €54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Graz costing on average €114.

A bus is €428 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Graz costing on average €487.

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Graz is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 15m.

Other travel options to Graz take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 12m.

Bus takes on average 11h 45m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Zurich and Graz including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Zurich to Graz among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 5h 16m sooner (2h 15m by flight vs 7h 31m by car). Tickets start at around €487 compared to roughly €122 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Zurich to Graz

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

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:50 PM11h20
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    3:10 AMGraz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling)
    501One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:50 PM11h20
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    3:10 AMGraz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling)
    501One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Helvetic AirwaysLX1512
    8:15 AM1h10
    Zurich Airport
    9:25 AMGraz Airport
    4371One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 13473+ÖBBRJX 52+ÖBB | InterCityIC 795+ÖBBRJX19985
    6:32 AM10h06
    Zurich HB
    4:38 PMGraz Hbf
    701One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnEC 193 · EC 213 · RJ 653 · S 1
    1:32 PM10h34
    Zurich HB
    12:06 AMGraz Don Bosco
    901One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnEC 193 · EC 213 · RJ 653 · S 1
    1:32 PM10h34
    Zurich HB
    12:06 AMGraz Don Bosco
    1281One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:05 AM13h35
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    12:40 AMGraz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling)
    581One-way
    1 transfer
  • Condor FlugdienstDE4318 · DE4345+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 854
    11:20 AM9h40
    Zurich Airport
    9:00 PMGraz Hbf
    4331One-way
    2 transfers
  • Condor FlugdienstDE4318 · DE4345+ÖBB | InterCityIC 744+ÖBBRJX 639
    11:20 AM8h59
    Zurich Airport
    8:19 PMGraz Hbf
    4351One-way
    3 transfers
  • Austrian AirlinesOS138+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 856
    1:20 PM5h40
    Zurich Airport
    7:00 PMGraz Hbf
    4841One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Graz

Travel to Graz 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 Zurich to Graz.

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There are 3 options to travel between Zurich and Graz including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Graz is a bus with an average price of €57.

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

A bus is €31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Graz costing on average €87.

A bus is €208 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Graz costing on average €265.

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Graz is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 39m.

Other travel options to Graz take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 33m.

Bus takes on average 11h 20m.

The distance from Zurich to Graz is approximately 324 miles (522 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Graz is:
  • Around 11 flights per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 3 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Graz:
  • 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 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Graz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Graz, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Graz by bus.
  • Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB, EuroNight, Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), ÖBB | Railjet to go to Graz by train.
  • Travel with Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Austrian Airlines, Swiss, Eurowings, Lufthansa to go to Graz by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Zurich to Graz with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
  • 1 direct flights per day with Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Swiss.
Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Graz often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Frankfurt am Main. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Graz and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Graz to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Graz, explore vibrant local markets like the Kaiser-Josef-Markt, attend performances at the renowned Graz Opera House, and stroll through the historic Old Town. Visit the Styrian Armoury to see an extensive collection of weaponry, and relax at Augarten Park. Don't miss Schlossberg for panoramic city views, Kunsthaus Graz for contemporary art, Graz Cathedral for its Gothic architecture, Eggenberg Palace for baroque splendor, and Murinsel for a unique riverside experience.
Two to three days are typically enough to explore Graz, covering its main attractions like the UNESCO-listed Old Town, Schlossberg Hill, and its vibrant culinary scene.

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