City in Styria, Austria
Getting around Graz
How to get around Graz
The old town is compact and walkable; trams and buses from Holding Graz cover the rest, and the S-Bahn reaches the airport and surrounding towns.
Ways to get around Graz
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Trams and buses (Holding Graz) | €2.50–3 single | Buy in the GVB app or at stops; day passes are good value |
| S-Bahn trains | Varies | Links the airport and towns around Graz |
| Bikes | Varies | Graz is flat; bike lanes are extensive |
Taxis in Graz
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. Taxis are metered; book by phone or at the station rank. Trams and bikes cover most trips.
Arriving in Graz
Graz Airport (GRZ)
S5 train to Hauptbahnhof in about 15 min, around €2–3; taxi €20–30.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. Non-EU visitors should carry an IDP with their licence; motorways and expressways need a vignette.
- Onward travel in Austria: ÖBB Railjets link Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck and Graz, with WESTbahn competing on Vienna–Salzburg. The KlimaTicket (€1,400 a year) covers all public transport nationwide.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Graz?
No ride-hailing apps work here. Taxis are metered; book by phone or at the station rank. Trams and bikes cover most trips.
What's the best way to get around Graz?
The old town is compact and walkable; trams and buses from Holding Graz cover the rest, and the S-Bahn reaches the airport and surrounding towns.
How do I get from the airport to Graz?
S5 train to Hauptbahnhof in about 15 min, around €2–3; taxi €20–30.
Is Graz walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
- ÖBB Austrian Federal Railways
- KlimaTicket Österreich
- WESTbahn
- Graz Tourism
- Holding Graz Linien
- Graz Airport
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