Klagenfurt, the capital of Carinthia, delights with a relaxed atmosphere, historic buildings, a vibrant cultural scene and proximity to the region’s most beautiful lakes. The city is not only a popular destination for culture and nature lovers, but also an ideal starting point for excursions into the surrounding area.
Getting there by rail is extremely convenient - from December 2025, the new Koralmbahn will offer new direct connections from Graz to Klagenfurt and significantly shorten journey times. Modern trains, more frequent connections and an almost continuous service make the journey fast, relaxed and environmentally friendly. For example, the RJX gets you straight to the city centre in just 41 minutes, with no transfers and no need to search for parking.
Bitte beachten Sie, dass regionale Klimatickets für Kärnten und Steiermark bei bundeslandüberschreitenden Fahrten im Fernverkehr nicht gültig sind. Für Fahrten durch den Koralmtunnel ist daher ein gültiges Fernverkehrsticket oder das Klimaticket Österreich erforderlich.
Explore Klagenfurt for even less with Sparschiene
Do you want to save even more on your trip? Then look out for ÖBB Sparschiene fares! It offers you even better value tickets, including when travelling 1st class. They will help you get to Klagenfurt in a relaxed and environmentally friendly way. Simply search online or in the ÖBB app, select a Sparschiene offer and enjoy lower prices. Tickets can be booked up to 6 months before departure, making them perfect for anyone who likes to plan ahead. In this case, it pays to be quick - the earlier you book, the lower the price.
Explore Klagenfurt by public transport
Whether you’re heading to your accommodation or off on a trip into nature, public transport tickets for the Klagenfurt region give you flexibility while on the move even after your train journey. Buses and suburban trains will take you to your destination in comfort. The Carinthia Leisure Ticket (Freizeit-Ticket Kärnten) is particularly handy, allowing you to use local transport in Carinthia for a whole day - perfect for short trips in the surrounding area. It is best to book your public transport ticket with your main train ticket and enjoy a comfortable onward journey directly from Klagenfurt Central Station.
What’s more, the wegfinder app gives you access to extra mobility services such as ÖBB Rail&Drive. This lets you hire a car, bicycle or e-scooter right at the station and set off to explore Klagenfurt!
Tip: From Klagenfurt, you can also use the ÖBB Transfer Kärnten station shuttle to get to your accommodation or various excursion destinations.
