Graz's compact Altstadt walks in 20 minutes end to end. Trams and buses cover the wider city; ÖBB Railjet trains connect Vienna (2h30) and Salzburg (4h). Austrian rail rules are dog-friendly and clear.
🏨 Where to stay in Graz
Schlossberghotel, Das Kunsthotel
★★★★ · 9/10 · €165/night · pet fee €20/night
Direct Railjet from Vienna (2h30, hourly), Salzburg (4h via Vienna), Klagenfurt (3h), Munich (5h). Graz Hauptbahnhof is 10 min walk from the Altstadt.
💡 Book through the ÖBB Scotty app, pet tickets are added as 'Hund' option at checkout.
6 tram lines and 40+ bus lines covering the metro area. Tram 1, 3, 6, 7 all converge on Jakominiplatz, the city's central transit hub.
💡 24h ticket covering 1 adult + 1 dog costs ~6 EUR and is the easiest option for sightseeing.
Local taxi cooperatives serving the city and Graz airport (GRZ, 9 km south). Pet-friendly drivers identifiable on request when booking by phone or app.
💡 Call +43 316 878 to book. Bolt and FreeNow operate in Graz, small dogs in carriers generally OK.
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