How to Book Train Travel From Vienna to Graz

Booking train travel from Vienna to Graz is simple with OBB, Austria's national railway company. Vienna and Graz are the two largest cities in Austria, cultural centers connected by a train ride of less than three hours. OBB offers hourly trains between the two cities. Read on to learn how to book train travel from Vienna to Graz.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Familiarize Yourself With Graz Before You Book Your Travel

1. Learn that Graz is Austria's second largest city. Vienna is the largest.
2. Know that Graz lies in a hilly area near the River Mur.
3. Note that Arnold Schwarzenegger grew up in Thal, a village just over one mile from Graz.
4. Know that Graz has six universities and is commonly known as a college town.
5. Plan a visit to Eggenberg Castle in Graz. For a nominal fee you can tour this Baroque structure.

Travel to the Vienna Sudbahnhof (South Train Station) to Begin Your Trip to Graz

6. Hop a bus from the Vienna airport, which is located in the city of Schwechat. Buses leave on the hour and every half hour. A one way ticket to Sudbahnhof is around six euros.
7. Use one of the information booths located in the Vienna Sudbahnhof. The information booths are staffed by fluent English speakers, so even if your German is rusty you can still get help.
8. Note that Vienna's light rail system, the U-Bahn, does not connect directly to the Sudbahnhof. You will need to walk a couple of blocks to the station.
9. Check your luggage into a locker at the Vienna Sudbahnhof so you can wander around a bit before boarding your train.

Choose Your Train Accommodations for the Trip From Vienna to Graz

10. Upgrade to business class for a more luxurious trip from Vienna to Graz.
11. Plug in your laptop to download your photos or search the Internet. Business compartments have electrical outlets.
12. Choose from either a smoking or non-smoking business class compartment.
13. Read a complimentary newspaper or magazine when you upgrade to business class.
14. Stretch out in the larger leather seats provided in business class travel from Vienna to Graz.

Book Your Train Travel From Vienna to Graz

15. Call the OBB call center to get information and to book your trip. See the Resources section for a link to OBB. You can also book train travel from Vienna To Graz, by calling Rail Europe at (888) 382-RAIL or by visiting the link below.
16. Purchase your fare at the OBB ticket counter in the Vienna Sudbahnhof.
17. Buy your ticket at one of the automated ticket sellers located inside Sudbahnhof.