Mobility in Graz: Public transport, bicycle, taxi and more
All the ways to explore Graz comfortably and flexibly
The tram glides through Herrengasse, baroque façades passing by outside – and the ticket? You don’t need one on this route at all. The “Altstadtbim” runs through Graz’s city center free of charge every day. In addition, there are affordable buses and trams starting from € 3.20, the Graz Card with free travel on all lines, bike rentals, taxis, and car sharing.
Mobility options in the city of Graz
The most important information at a glance
- Graz Old Town Tram: free daily travel on 9 tram lines in the city center (Jakominiplatz, Hauptplatz, Schlossbergplatz, etc.)
- Hourly ticket for buses and trams: from € 3.20 (adults), children under 6 travel free
- 24-hour ticket for buses and trams: € 7.00 (adults)
- Schlossberg lift and funicular: The Schlossberg funicular is included in zone 101, while a separate ticket is required for the Schlossberg lift.
- Graz Card: free travel on all public transport, plus free or discounted entry to museums and attractions
- Bike rental: bicycle stations throughout the city
- Taxi: Taxi 878 (T +43/316/878) or taxi2801.at (T +43/316/2801)
- E-taxi: eTaxi Graz (T +43/316/232200) or tim e-Taxi (T +43/316/878 or +43/316/2801).
- Shared taxi: mobility service for the outskirts of Graz and in over 40 municipalities in the Graz-Umgebung and Voitsberg regions, Flux-Sammeltaxi (T +43/50/616263)
Public transport in Graz
Getting around the city by bus and tram
With public transport, you can get from one place to another in Graz quickly and easily. The network is well developed, many sights are located near central stops, and destinations outside the old town are also conveniently accessible.
Travel free with the Graz Old Town Tram
Through the city center without a ticket
Just hop on and go: the Altstadtbim (Graz old town tram) takes you through Graz’s city center free of charge every day. This applies every day of the week, including public holidays, from the start to the end of service. The free routes run on tram lines 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 16, 17 and 23, each covering the central sections around Jakominiplatz, Hauptplatz and Schlossbergplatz. You don’t need a ticket on these sections.
Overview of the free sections:
- Lines 1 and 7: Südtiroler Platz to Kaiser-Josef-Platz
- Line 3: Schlossbergplatz to Dietrichsteinplatz
- Line 4: Südtiroler Platz to Finanzamt
- Line 5: Schlossbergplatz to Finanzamt
- Line 6: Südtiroler Platz to Dietrichsteinplatz
- Line 16: Andreas-Hofer-Platz / Joanneumsviertel / tim to Dietrichsteinplatz
- Line 17: Andreas-Hofer-Platz / Joanneumsviertel / tim to Kaiser-Josef-Platz
- Line 23: Jakominiplatz to Dietrichsteinplatz
What this means for your visit: The most important stops in the old town – from Hauptplatz to Schlossbergplatz and the Kaiser-Josef market – can be reached by tram free of charge. Comfortable shoes and the Altstadtbim are enough for most trips through the city center.
Graz Card and Graz Card Light
Free travel and many benefits
If you want to explore Graz in a relaxed way, the Graz Card is a great choice. It is valid on all public transport and also gives you free or discounted entry to museums and attractions in Graz. If you already have a public transport ticket, the Graz Card Light is the right option: the same discounts on attractions, without the transport component.
Tickets and prices for buses and trams in Graz
The most important information at a glance
An hourly ticket for adults currently costs € 3.20. Children aged 6 to 15 and people with disabilities pay the reduced fare of € 1.60. For youths (15 to 19 years) and seniors aged 65 and over (with an ÖBB Vorteilscard Senior and photo ID), the hourly ticket costs €2.10.
The 24-hour ticket costs € 7.00 for adults, reduced € 3.50 (children aged 6 to 15, people with disabilities) or €4.30 (youths, seniors).
Children under the age of 6 travel free of charge on the entire network of Graz Linien.
All detailed information on ticket prices and required proof can be found directly on the website of Holding Graz Linien.
Tickets for fare zone 101 (Greater Graz area) are available at several locations:
- GrazMobil app: buy tickets digitally and use them immediately
- Ticket machines: in all trams (cashless) and at stationary machines, at the main station (tram stop), Hauptplatz, Jakominiplatz (at the roundabout), terminus Liebenau Murpark, main station forecourt (bus stops 58/63), Griesplatz, Bad Straßgang, Hasnerplatz, LKH Med Uni, St. Leonhard (tram), St. Leonhard (bus), Smart City, Dreierschützengasse, Reininghauspark, Jochen-Rindt-Platz, Reininghaus
- Mobility and sales center: Jakoministraße 1, right by Jakominiplatz
- Tobacconists (Trafiken): at around 100 locations across Graz
- Online shop: tickets via the Holding Graz Linien online shop
Important: Tickets purchased in advance must be validated before starting your journey!
Tickets are available on all Holding Graz buses via cashless ticket machines.
Children under the age of 6 travel free of charge.
Up to the age of 15 and for people with disabilities, tickets are available at half price.
Special fares apply for young people up to 19 and seniors aged 65 and over.
During the summer holidays, there are regularly free travel promotions for children and young people.
And if you bring your dog: a reduced hourly ticket (€1.60) or 24-hour ticket (€3.50) is required for four-legged companions.
Taxi ranks and phone numbers
Call quickly and hop in
Whether late at night after a glass of Schilcher in the old town or early in the morning on the way to the airport: taxis in Graz are quick to arrive. Taxi ranks can be found at Graz Airport-Thalerhof, at the main station, and in the city center around Jakominiplatz and Hauptplatz. All taxis can also be booked by phone or via app. If you prefer a more sustainable option, choose eTaxi Graz or tim e-taxi.
Taxi numbers in Graz:
- Taxi 878: +43/316/878
- taxi2801: +43/316/2801
- eTaxi Graz: +43/316/232200 (electric vehicles)
- tim e-Taxi: +43/316/878 or +43/316/2801 (electric vehicles)
Flux shared taxi for Graz and the surrounding area
Stay mobile when heading further out
On the outskirts of Graz and in more than 40 surrounding municipalities, the Flux shared taxi complements public transport. The system is simple: book online or by phone at +43/50/616263, enter your starting point and destination, and choose your preferred time. Holders of a KlimaTicket or Top-Ticket travel at half price.
Limousine services in Graz
Comfort for special occasions
For an evening at the opera, a wedding or a special occasion, several limousine services are available in Graz:
- Reisebüro Ofner (bus & limousine services)
- Star Taxi (stretch limousines & taxi service)
- Luxury (stretch limousine shuttle service)
- ARGE Taxi (limousine & shuttle service)
- Flughafentaxi (airport service, buses, large-capacity taxis)
Car rental and car sharing in Graz
Practical options for drivers without their own car
Graz is best explored on foot and with the Old town tram. But for an afternoon at a traditional wine tavern in Southern Styria or a tour through the vineyards, renting a car can be worthwhile. Car rental companies such as AVIS, Hertz, Budget, Europcar, Sixt, Auto Europe and classic car rental services are available in Graz.
Only need a car for a short time? tim car sharing offers vehicles for short trips and day tours at various locations throughout the city.
Frequently asked questions about mobility in Graz
Questions often arise before your visit regarding tickets, free travel, taxi services and bike rentals. The following answers will help you quickly find your way around Graz and plan your journeys efficiently.
Yes. The Graz Old Town tram runs free of charge every day on tram lines 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 16, 17 and 23 in the city center of Graz. This also applies on weekends and public holidays. The free sections cover the area between Jakominiplatz, Hauptplatz, Schlossbergplatz and Dietrichsteinplatz.
An hourly ticket for adults costs € 3.20, and a 24-hour ticket € 7.00. Reduced fares apply to children (6 to 15 years), young people, seniors aged 65 and over, and people with disabilities. Children under 6 travel free of charge.
Taxi ranks are located at the main station, Graz Airport-Thalerhof, and in the city center (Jakominiplatz, Hauptplatz). Taxi 878 (+43/316/878) and taxi2801 (+43/316/2801) are available by phone 24/7.
Yes. For dogs, you need a reduced hourly ticket (€ 1.60) or a 24-hour ticket (€ 3.50) when using public transport in Graz.
es. The Flux shared taxi serves the outskirts of Graz and over 40 surrounding municipalities. Rides must be booked in advance online or by phone at +43/50/616263. With a KlimaTicket or Top-Ticket, you travel at half price.
The Graz Card includes free use of all public transport, as well as free or discounted entry to museums and attractions. The Graz Card Light offers the same benefits for attractions, without the transport component.