There are 13 ways to get from Istanbul to Graz by plane, bus, train, night train, shuttle, car, or car train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Istanbul to Graz Airport
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane IST - GRZ
7h 19m€243–476Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Vienna International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane SAW - VIE
- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Graz Hbftrain
8h 41m€74–387Bus, train
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Belgrade bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Maribor, Avtobusna Postajabus
- Take the train from Maribor to Graz Don Boscotrain 676 / ...
23h 58m€90–102Night train, train via Budapest
- Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Videlenighttrain
- Take the train from Videle to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
- Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien Hbftrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Graz Hbftrain Rj / ...
32h 43m€118–221Night train, train
- Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
- Take the nighttrain from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Meidlingnighttrain
- Take the train from Wien Meidling to Graz Hbftrain Rj / ...
32h 54m€106–184Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly to Graz Airport
- Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane SAW - GRZ
5h 54m€83–426Fly Istanbul to Vienna International Airport, train
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane IST - VIE
- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Graz Hbftrain
8h 21m€114–397Fly Istanbul to Ljubljana, shuttle, train
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane IST - LJU
- Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Klagenfurt - Hauptbahnhof
- Take the train from Klagenfurt Hbf to Graz Hbftrain
7h 49m€186–492Fly Istanbul to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane IST - ZAG
- Take a shuttle bus from Zagreb Airport to Graz - Hbf Busbahnhof
8h 27m€322–682Bus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus FlixBus N1999
- Take the bus from Plovdiv Train station to Graz P&R Weblingbus N981
26h 45m€104–171Bus, Door to door Shuttle
- Take the bus from Istanbul Hotel Montenegro to Novi Sad Bulevar Jaše Tomićbus Citylines 88 / ...
- Take a shuttle bus from Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanica to Graz Hauptbahnhof BDoor to door Shuttle
26h 57m€119–157Drive, car train
- Drive from Istanbul to Edirnecar
- Take the cartrain from Edirne to Villach Hbf/Bbfcartrain
- Drive from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Grazcar
43h 34m€283–981Drive 1,517.2 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Grazcar 1,517.2 km
13h 55m€254–367
Istanbul to Graz by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Graz is to bus and train which costs €85 - €110 and takes 23h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Graz is to Metro and fly which takes 5h 54m and costs €80 - €430.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Graz. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Graz Jakominiplatz via Plovdiv Train station and Graz P+R Webling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Graz. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Graz Hbf via Halkali, Videle, Budapest-Keleti and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 43m.
The distance between Istanbul and Graz is 1287 km. The road distance is 1517.2 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Graz without a car is to bus and train which takes 23h 58m and costs €85 - €110.
It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Istanbul to Graz, including transfers.
Istanbul to Graz bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Istanbul to Graz train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Graz is to fly which takes 7h 19m and costs €240 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €180 and takes 26h 45m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Graz, Austria?
Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, and five other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Graz Airport (GRZ) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Graz Jakominiplatz via Plovdiv Bus Station South, Plovdiv Train station, Graz P&R Webling, and Graz P+R Webling in around 26h 45m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Vienna International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–280
Flights from Istanbul to Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140–300
Flights from Istanbul to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150–320
- Phone
- +386 1 29 13 331
- potnik.info@slo-zeleznice.si
- Website
- Slovenske železnice (SŽ)
Train from Maribor to Graz Don Bosco
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5
- Website
- Slovenske železnice (SŽ)
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- kamilkoc@kamilkoc.com.tr
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Belgrade bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Plovdiv Bus Station South
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
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Booking & Getting There
Istanbul to Graz bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at Plovdiv Bus Station South.
Graz is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 12:09 AM in Istanbul and 11:09 PM in Graz.
Istanbul to Graz train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Videle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Graz is 1517 km. It takes approximately 13h 55m to drive from Istanbul to Graz.
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