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Getting to the Austrian Grand Prix
Sunday December 6 2026
What to expect in this guide
• Which airport do you fly into?
• Can you get there by train?
• What about driving?
• Do you need a visa?
• Best booking resources for F1 trips
• Money-saving tip
• Frequently asked questions
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Getting there by air
Vienna International Airport (VIE) is the main gateway for most international visitors. Graz Airport (GRZ) and Salzburg Airport (SZG) are also options, though with fewer direct routes.
Journey times from each airport to the circuit:
• Vienna: just over two hours by road
• Graz: around one hour by road
• Salzburg: around two hours 45 minutes by road
Direct flights to Vienna run from most European hubs, and from cities across North America, the Middle East, and Asia. If there’s no direct service from your city, the most common connections are through:
• London Heathrow
• Amsterdam
• Paris
• Munich
• Frankfurt
• Zurich
Graz has fewer direct flights. Most routes connect through Vienna, Munich, or Frankfurt. Many fans who want to be closer to the circuit still fly into Vienna and take the train to Graz from there.
Getting there by train
International rail services connect several European cities to Vienna and Graz. Direct trains between Vienna and Graz run regularly. The journey takes around two and a half hours.
Getting there by road
Some fans drive in from elsewhere in Europe. From the UK, the drive is long enough that an overnight stop in Germany is usually worth planning for. Fans from the Netherlands and other parts of central Europe make the drive more directly.
Visa and entry requirements
Entry requirements for Austria depend on your nationality. Many visitors don’t need a visa to enter.
If you’re travelling from a country that doesn’t require a visa, you may still need ETIAS travel authorisation before you depart. ETIAS is an advance entry registration that applies to visa-exempt visitors travelling to Austria and a number of other European destinations.
Check the official guidance for your nationality before you book.
Best booking resources for F1 trips
Planning the trip is the fun part for some and a chore for others.
If you would rather not handle all the details yourself, we can do that for you.
Take a look at our Grand Prix ticket & travel packages »
Prefer to do it all yourself? You’re welcome to take everything you’ve learned here and book your own trip. These are good places to start. They’re reliable, easy to use, and usually the best value.
Tickets
Grand Prix Tickets is the agency I’ve trusted for years. They’ve always been reliable, easy to deal with, and quick to help if something comes up.
Hotels
ZenHotels is one of my go-to sites for hotel bookings. It pulls prices from many smaller sites you might not know about, which makes it good for finding deals. I also check Expedia and Booking.com when I want more options.
Excursions
Viator is full of walking tours, attraction tickets, and local experiences. It’s especially handy if you’re heading to a new Grand Prix city. It’s a good place to find extras to add to your trip.
Money-saving tip
Fly into Vienna and take the train to Graz
Vienna has more frequent and more often direct flights than Graz, which often means lower fares. The train down to Graz takes around two and a half hours and is straightforward.
FAQ's
Most fans fly into Vienna International Airport (VIE) for the Austrian Grand Prix. Graz Airport (GRZ) is closer to the Red Bull Ring, but Vienna has more direct international flights.
The drive from Vienna to the Red Bull Ring usually takes just over two hours, depending on traffic.
The drive from Graz to the Red Bull Ring usually takes about one hour.
Yes, but direct flights to Graz are limited. Many fans fly into Vienna instead, then travel to Graz or Spielberg by train, car or shuttle.
Yes. International trains run to Vienna and Graz, and fans can continue by rail to Knittelfeld, where race-weekend shuttles usually connect to the Red Bull Ring.
Yes. Many fans drive to the Red Bull Ring from Central Europe. From the UK, the journey usually requires an overnight stop, often in Germany.
Visa rules for Austria depend on your nationality and personal circumstances. Visa-exempt travellers may need ETIAS once it starts operating in late 2026, so check official guidance before travel.
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