Arrival & Mobility

Travelling to Graz Region

Graz can be reached quickly and conveniently from many directions. The new non-stop flight from London and shorter travel times from Northern Italy and Carinthia thanks to the Koralm Railway make travelling to Graz even more convenient. Regular connections from Germany, Switzerland, and within Austria also ensure reliable and easy access.

Below you will find an overview of the most important direct flights and railway connections. Our FAQs also answer key questions about travelling to Graz Region.

Non-stop flights

Arrival by Plane

Thanks to numerous non-stop connections, Graz can be reached from London, Hamburg, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, and Zurich in remarkably short times. This makes the Styrian capital both a comfortable and appealing destination for a spontaneous journey to the heart of Austria.

Direct Train Connections

Arrival by Train

Graz Main Station is one of the most important railway hubs in Austria. Excellent train connections are available from cities such as Vienna, Munich, and Salzburg. Thanks to the Koralm Railway, Klagenfurt can be reached in just 42 minutes, while travel times from Northern Italy have also been significantly reduced.

Arrival by Car

Travelling by car offers flexibility and independence. Graz is located directly on the A2 motorway and is therefore easy to reach.

Approximate driving times:

Vienna: approx. 2 hours
Munich: approx. 4 hours 30 minutes
Udine: approx. 3 hours

Incidentally, the surrounding Graz Region is also very well connected to the motorway network. The northern areas and parts of the south are located along the A9 motorway, while many other destinations in the south, west, and east lie directly on the A2 or only a short distance from it.

Please note that a vignette (toll sticker) is required on all motorways in Austria. In addition to the annual vignette, a 2-month vignette and a 10-day vignette are also available.

Did you know?

Motorway vignette in Austria: Digital only from 2027

A valid vignette is generally required for cars weighing up to 3.5 tonnes when travelling on Austria's motorways and expressways. From 1 December 2026, vignettes for the new vignette year will only be available in digital form. Existing 2026 sticker vignettes remain valid until 31 January 2027.

The Digital Vignette is linked to the vehicle's licence plate number and is available for 1 day, 10 days, 2 months or 1 year. It can be purchased conveniently from the official ASFINAG toll shop or at authorised sales outlets.

Important for last-minute travel: Digital 1-day and 10-day vignettes can be purchased online with immediate validity. For 2-month and annual vignettes purchased online by private individuals, a waiting period of 18 days applies before they become valid. These vignettes can also be purchased with immediate validity at authorised sales outlets.

Buy your Digital Vignette and find out more

Good to know: On certain motorway sections in Austria, such as the Gleinalm and Bosruck tunnels on the A9 motorway, a separate section toll applies instead of the vignette requirement. You can use the official ASFINAG toll calculator to check which vignettes or section tolls are required for your journey.

ASFINAG toll calculator and route planner

Travelling Without a Car?

Exploring Graz by Public Transport

Getting to Graz by train or long-distance bus services such as FlixBus is easy and convenient.

The city’s public transport network is excellently developed, with an extensive system of trams and buses. Even the Schlossberg can be reached easily, either by the Schlossberg funicular or by taking the lift through the tunnel inside the hill. A city tour on the electric sightseeing bus for visitors is also highly recommended.

The surrounding towns and municipalities can be reached conveniently by train, suburban rail (S-Bahn), or bus. For special travel needs or areas not served by regular public transport, the Flux shared taxi service is also available.

Information on public transport in Graz, including a route planner and further details
Graz Old Town Tram – free tram through the city centre
Connections and timetables for S-Bahn trains and regional bus services
Regional on-demand shared taxi: Flux – the shared taxi service for Graz, the surrounding Graz area, and Voitsberg

Travelling in your own home on wheels certainly has its advantages—especially when well-maintained motorhome parking areas ensure that comfort and services are never far away.

Motorhome parking and camping options in the Graz Region:
Motorhome parking area in Graz, Martinhofstraße (open year-round)
Camping Lanzmaierhof (open April–October)
Camping Schwarzl Freizeit Zentrum (open April–October)
Camping Hirschegg (open year-round)

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

The top attractions in Graz include the Schlossberg with its iconic Clock Tower, the Kunsthaus Graz, Eggenberg Palace, the Styrian Armoury, the Landhaushof courtyard, the Glockenspiel, Graz Cathedral, the Mausoleum, and the famous double spiral staircase. These landmarks reflect the city’s rich history, remarkable architecture, and vibrant cultural life.

Whether you prefer a trendy city hotel or a charming private accommodation in the surrounding countryside, Graz Region offers something for every taste. A wide range of places to stay welcomes extravagant luxury travellers, relaxed connoisseurs, and modern explorers alike.

The best way to find the perfect option is to browse the selection of our partner accommodations directly on our website.

Among the most popular excursion destinations around Graz are the Austrian Open-Air Museum in Stübing, the Sculpture Park, the Schöckl mountain, the Arnold Schwarzenegger Museum, the Lurgrotte cave, the Kesselfall Gorge, the Lipizzaner Stud Farm in Piber, and Rein Abbey, among many others. These destinations offer a diverse mix of nature, culture, and history just a short distance from the city.

Whether you are planning a relaxed ride through the city or one of the region’s scenic cycling routes, bicycles and e-bikes can be rented at several locations in Graz:

Radstation Bahnhof Graz | Europaplatz 4, 8020 Graz
Bicycle Fahrradverleih | Körösistraße 17, 8010 Graz
Rad aktiv | Annenstraße 50, 8020 Graz
CYCLE Graz (e-bikes) | Griesgasse 31, 8020 Graz

Tickets for Bühnen Graz can be purchased through the website of the Ticket Centre.

Useful Information for Planning Your Holiday in the Graz Region

Some say that the most beautiful part of a holiday is the preparation and the growing anticipation that comes with it. Of course, Graz Region can also be enjoyed spontaneously, but those who prefer to plan ahead will find the most important information here.