.JPG/1280px-Graz_-_Schlo%C3%9Fberg_(a).JPG)
.JPG){kind=link}
Graz gives you Vienna's Habsburg architecture, café culture and museums in a compact, walkable centre with far smaller crowds. The Schlossberg and its Clock Tower, the old town around the Hauptplatz, the Murinsel and the Kunsthaus are all within a few minutes of each other, and climbing the castle hill on foot is free. Fly into Vienna and take a FlixBus straight from the airport, or fly into Graz's own airport and ride the S1 train to the main station in about 13 minutes. A €7.20 day ticket covers the city's trams and buses, and one €20 Joanneum ticket gets you into the Armoury, Kunsthaus and Eggenberg Palace museums for 24 hours.
Compare Graz with another place →
When to go
May and September are best, with highs around 21°C. June to August are warm (about 25-26°C) but the wettest months, each averaging over 120 mm of rain, often as thunderstorms. Winters are cold (January highs about 4°C). Christmas markets run from 20 November to 24 December 2026.
Graz right now and the next 7 days
Loading the forecast…
Graz on the map
Tap anything in the list: the map zooms straight to it. Tap your starting city to see the way there.
The area
Getting there
Places to see
Day trips
Graz · Open in Google Maps ↗
Map by Google. Places are found by name, so check the exact spot in Google Maps before you go.
Step 3 of 11Next: Cost↓What your trip costs
Change anything and the numbers update. Every price is what the bus, room or ticket itself costs. We take no commission and sell no packages, so this is what you pay booking each piece yourself.
Ballpark ranges, not live quotes. Prices last updated 5 November 2026. Prices move with season and demand, so check live fares before you book. Spot a wrong price? Tell us and we fix it.
On the ground: stay, food, local travel and tickets. Pick a route above to add the journey.
Graz in 2 days: a day-by-day plan
Our suggested plan, in a sensible order with times. Move things between days, remove them or add more. It saves on this device, and you can share it.
- 11:00Schlossberg and the Clock Tower1-2 h · free · The castle hill above the old town, topped by the Uhrturm, the symbol of Graz. Free if you climb the steps. The lift and funicular are included in the Graz Card.
- 12:30Lunch break
- 13:30Old town, Hauptplatz and the Murinsel2 h · free · The UNESCO-listed historic centre around the City Hall, then the steel 'island' in the river Mur. Free.
- 08:00Joanneum 24-hour ticket: Armoury, Kunsthaus, EggenbergFull day · ₹2,137 each · €20 adult (students €10, children 6-18 €5, family €40) for all Joanneum museums for 24 hours, including the Styrian Armoury, Kunsthaus Graz and the museums at Schloss Eggenberg. A 48-hour ticket is €26.
- Lunch on the way
How to get to Graz
One-way prices per person. The cheapest sensible option is marked. Each button opens live times and fares for the date you picked above.
Flight + bus
₹2,115From £16.99, at least 9 trips a day, arriving at Graz Hauptbahnhof (Europaplatz), Girardigasse, Murpark or P&R Webling. Traffic can add time.
Bus Cheapest
₹1,555From £12.49, about 19 departures a day. ÖBB Railjet trains also run Vienna-Graz; could not confirm the current fare.
Flight + train
Check fareThe station is about 420 m (a seven-minute walk) from the terminal. Regional bus 630 also runs to the city in 35-50 minutes. Could not confirm the fare, which depends on the Verbund Linie zones crossed. Graz airport has fewer routes than Vienna.
Getting around once you're there
On foot
FreeThe Hauptplatz, the Schlossberg steps, the Murinsel and the Kunsthaus are within about 10 minutes of each other. Eggenberg Palace is a tram ride west.
Tram or bus, 1-hour ticket (zone 101)
₹353€3.30 for one hour in the city zone. Children under 6 travel free with an adult.
24-hour ticket (zone 101)
₹769€7.20, cheaper than three single tickets.
Taxi
₹1,965An 8 km ride averages about $20.70.
Where to stay in Graz
Price per night for the room. The buttons open live availability for your dates.
Dorm
₹1,370/nightBeds from about €12.79 at a&o Graz Hauptbahnhof, by the main station and FlixBus stop.
Guesthouse room
₹4,370/nightSmall pensions and apartments list from about $44-46 a night (Pension Günther, Veni Apartments). The price is for the whole room.
3-star hotel
₹7,600/nightSearch-engine averages put 3-star hotels in Graz around $80 a night. Station-area chain hotels list from about $74-76.
What to eat, and what it costs
Fast-food meal or snack
₹1,265About $13.30. A Würstelstand (sausage stand) or kebab is the cheapest hot meal.
Weekday lunch menu (Mittagsmenü)
₹1,550About $16.30 for soup and a main at an inn (Gasthaus).
Dinner in a restaurant, per person
₹3,125About $66 for two. Try Styrian dishes with pumpkin-seed oil (Kernöl).
Half-litre of draught beer
₹505About $5.30 in a pub.
Places to visit and things to do in Graz
Tap “Add to my plan” and it goes into your day-by-day plan above.
Schlossberg and the Clock Tower
FreeThe castle hill above the old town, topped by the Uhrturm, the symbol of Graz. Free if you climb the steps. The lift and funicular are included in the Graz Card.
Joanneum 24-hour ticket: Armoury, Kunsthaus, Eggenberg
₹2,137€20 adult (students €10, children 6-18 €5, family €40) for all Joanneum museums for 24 hours, including the Styrian Armoury, Kunsthaus Graz and the museums at Schloss Eggenberg. A 48-hour ticket is €26.
Old town, Hauptplatz and the Murinsel
FreeThe UNESCO-listed historic centre around the City Hall, then the steel 'island' in the river Mur. Free.
Graz Card (24 h)
₹3,419€32 for 24 hours (€42 for 48 h, €47 for 72 h): zone 101 transport including the Schlossberg lift and funicular, free entry to selected museums and a walking tour. Two children under 15 ride free with each card holder.
Christmas markets
FreeMarkets across the old town from 20 November to 24 December 2026. Free to walk around.
Day trips and next stops
Austrian Open-Air Museum, Stübing
Check fareRegional train or bus north of Graz
Riegersburg castle
Check fareCar, or regional train and bus
Klagenfurt and the Wörthersee
Check fareTrain via the Koralm Railway, opened December 2025
Vienna
₹1,555FlixBus or ÖBB train from Graz
Know before you go
Mistakes to avoid
- UK travel advice (updated 11 Aug 2026) says terrorist attacks in Austria are likely and could target transport hubs, events and nightlife; recent attacks include a 2025 knife attack in Villach. Stay alert in crowds, including at Christmas markets.
- Pickpocketing is more common at main stations, on international trains and in city parks after dark. UK advice also warns of drink spiking used to rob people.
- For hikes in the Styrian hills, check the weather, carry a map and phone, and tell someone your route. Summer thunderstorms are common.
Ways to spend less
- Walking up the Schlossberg steps is free and gives the best view in the city.
- One €20 Joanneum ticket covers the Armoury, Kunsthaus and Eggenberg museums for 24 hours.
- A €7.20 day ticket costs less than three single rides at €3.30.
Before-you-go checklist
Graz in pictures
Tap a photo to see it full size.
Step 11 of 11Next: FAQ↓Questions people ask
When is the best time to visit Graz?
On our month-by-month scores, the best months are May, Sep. May and September are best, with highs around 21°C. June to August are warm (about 25-26°C) but the wettest months, each averaging over 120 mm of rain, often as thunderstorms. Winters are cold (January highs about 4°C). Christmas markets run from 20 November to 24 December 2026.
How do I reach Graz?
Flight + bus: → Vienna (VIE), then FlixBus from the airport to Graz, About 2 h 25 m, about ₹2,115 one way. Bus: Vienna (Erdberg, Hauptbahnhof and other stops) → Graz (FlixBus), About 2 h 15 m, about ₹1,555 one way.
How much does a 2-day trip to Graz cost?
On the ground (stay, food, local travel and tickets), one person spends about ₹16,200 on a shoestring, ₹26,400 mid-range or ₹35,200 in comfort over 2 days. Add the journey: the cheapest sensible option is bus (Vienna (Erdberg, Hauptbahnhof and other stops) → Graz (FlixBus)) at about ₹1,555 each way.
How many days do you need in Graz?
2 days is right for most people. That covers Schlossberg and the Clock Tower, Old town, Hauptplatz and the Murinsel, Joanneum 24-hour ticket: Armoury, Kunsthaus, Eggenberg without rushing.
Is Graz good for families or solo travellers?
Out of 5 on our scores: solo 5, couples 5, families 4, groups 4. It works well for families. It is easy to do on your own.
Is vegetarian food easy to find in Graz?
Vegetarian is easy by Austrian standards: Käsespätzle (cheese noodles), Kürbiscremesuppe (pumpkin soup), salads dressed with Styrian pumpkin-seed oil and Kaiserschmarrn (shredded pancake) are on most menus, and the university area has vegan cafés. Traditional inns are meat-heavy and soups may use meat stock, so ask.
Will my phone and cards work in Graz?
Phone signal: Austria is in the EU, so EU SIMs roam at home rates. Others can buy a local prepaid SIM from the main networks. Cards and UPI: Cards are widely accepted in shops, hotels and most restaurants. Cash: Austria uses the euro. Some small inns, market stalls and Würstelstände still prefer cash.
Sources and last check
Checked 5 November 2026. Fees, hours and rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay.
- museum-joanneum.at OfficialUniversalmuseum Joanneum 2026: 24-hour ticket €20 adult, €10 students, €5 ages 6-18, €40 family; 48-hour €26; covers all Joanneum exhibitions except Herberstein
- museum-joanneum.at OfficialJoanneum sites: Styrian Armoury, Kunsthaus Graz, Schloss Eggenberg museums
- graztourismus.at OfficialGraz Card €32 / €42 / €47 (24/48/72 h) incl. zone 101 transport, Schlossberg lift and funicular, selected museums, walking tour; two children under 15 free per holder
- graztourismus.at OfficialChristmas markets 20 Nov-24 Dec 2026; Tourist Information Herrengasse 16
- gov.uk OfficialNo advice against travel (updated 11 Aug 2026); terrorist attacks likely, 2025 Villach knife attack; pickpocketing at stations and on international trains; drink spiking; mountain safety
- verbundlinie.atVerbund Linie official fares: 1 zone (Graz 101) Stundenkarte €3.30 (1 h), 24-Stunden-Karte €7.20; children under 6 free with an adult
- flixbus.co.ukFlixBus Vienna Airport-Graz: from £16.99, about 2 h 25 min, at least 9 trips a day, to Graz Hauptbahnhof (Europaplatz) and other stops
- flixbus.co.ukFlixBus Vienna-Graz: from £12.49, about 2 h 12 min, about 19 departures a day
- en.wikipedia.orgAirport 9.3 km south of centre; Flughafen Graz-Feldkirchen station 420 m away, S1 to Graz Hbf about 13 min; bus 630 35-50 min
- en.wikipedia.orgKoralm Railway opened fully 14 Dec 2025, Graz-Klagenfurt
- hostelworld.comListing evidence: a&o Graz Hauptbahnhof dorm beds from €12.79
- momondo.comListing evidence: 3-star average $80/night, 4-star $152; Pension Günther $46, Veni Apartments $44, Intercityhotel $74, Hotel Daniel $76
Similar underrated places
PécsRoman-era tombs under the cathedral square, a mosque turned church on the main square, and a Zsolnay…From ₹5,400/day · May, Sep
BrnoCzechia's second city: a hilltop castle with prison casemates, a modernist villa on the UNESCO list, and a…From ₹5,300/day · May–Jun, Sep
OlomoucA UNESCO-listed Baroque column, six Baroque fountains and a socialist-realist astronomical clock in a…From ₹5,400/day · May–Jun, Sep
SzegedHungary's sunny university city on the Tisza: a twin-spired cathedral, Art Nouveau palaces and one of…From ₹6,400/day · May, Sep
Novi SadA Habsburg fortress above the Danube, a pastel old town you can cross on foot, and a 36-minute fast train…From ₹3,850/day · May, Sep
TimișoaraBaroque and Secession squares, a canal you can ride for the price of a bus ticket, and the city where…From ₹4,750/day · May, SepMake the plan yours
Set your dates and group at the top, shape the days, then book each piece directly.
Back to the planner ↑Costs are indicative ballparks for doing it yourself and change with season and demand. Always check live fares, rates and opening rules before you book. Trip Under is not a travel agency: we sell nothing, take no commission, and we link to maps and official sites, never to booking sites. Photographs come from Wikimedia Commons under free licences; see credits.
By Gokul · Updated 5 November 2026 · Photo: C.Stadler/Bwag · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source · Photo: Isiwal · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source · Photo: Leonhard Lenz · CC0 · source · Photo: Palickap · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source · Photo: Isiwal · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
