Day trip from Linz to Graz
Graz lies 163 km (101 mi) south-east of Linz, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 163 km (101 mi) apart, Graz is a realistic day trip from Linz: about 2 h 39 min each way by road.
| Linz | Graz | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Austria | Austria |
| Population | 204,846 | 303,270 |
| Elevation | 268 m (879 ft) | 362 m (1,188 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Vienna) | UTC+2 (Europe/Vienna) |
| Postal codes | 4020–9562 | 8000–8056 |
What to see in Graz
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Universalmuseum Joanneum | 494,487 | — |
The busiest is Universalmuseum Joanneum at 494,487 visitors. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Graz
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Staying in Graz
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Common questions
How far is Graz from Linz?
163 km (101 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Linz; by road roughly 198 km (123 mi).
How long does it take to get from Linz to Graz by road?
About 2 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Linz and Graz?
No, both are on Europe/Vienna at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.