Day trip from Vienna to Graz
Graz lies 145 km (90 mi) south-west of Vienna, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 145 km (90 mi) apart, Graz is a realistic day trip from Vienna: about 2 h 21 min each way by road.
| Vienna | Graz | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Austria | Austria |
| Population | 1.7 million | 303,270 |
| Elevation | 193 m (633 ft) | 362 m (1,188 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Vienna) | UTC+2 (Europe/Vienna) |
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 Vienna?
145 km (90 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Vienna; by road roughly 177 km (110 mi).
How long does it take to get from Vienna to Graz by road?
About 2 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Vienna 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.