The cheapest and fastest trains from Graz to Bologna
Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£34
Fastest journey
12 h 26 m
Average duration
12 h 40 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
428 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Graz to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Graz to Bologna will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.
Of the 3 trains that leave Graz for Bologna every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 428 km distance in an average of 12 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 12 h 26 m .
The slowest trains will take 12 h 53 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Graz to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Graz to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a flight costs an average of £169.
Distance: 428 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£72 Average Price | £51 Average Price Cheapest | £409 Average Price |
8h 57m Average total duration 8h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 53m Average total duration 7h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Graz to Bologna train times
The table below shows live departures for Graz to Bologna trains for today, Thursday 27 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJ 850+ NJ 40233 | 19:26 Graz Hbf | 9h13 | 04:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
| Friday 28 November | |||||
![]() | 07:18 Graz | 12h53 | 20:11 Bologna | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:30 Graz | 12h41 | 20:11 Bologna | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:45 Graz | 12h26 | 20:11 Bologna | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Graz to Bologna
Trains from Graz to Bologna run on average 1 times per day, taking around 8h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £35 but you can travel from only £23 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 428 km distance in 9h 12m.
Distance 428 km |
Average train duration 8h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 9h 12m |
First train 00:05 |
Last train 23:45 |
Train companies: ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Railjet from Graz to Bologna trainsÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Railjet trains will get you between Graz and Bologna from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Graz to Bologna train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Graz to Bologna by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bologna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Graz and Bologna
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Eggenberger Straße.
- Restaurant Don Camillo
- Der Steirer
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, restrooms.
- €1
- B&B Hotel Graz-Hbf
- Hotel Daniel Graz
- Ibis Graz
- Located in the main hall
- 275 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for regional trains
- Hall 2: platforms 5-10 for long-distance and international trains
- Tram: Lines 1, 3, 6, 7
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
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