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Revolution in rail transport: Koralmbahn brings 30% more connections!
Find out everything about the new ÖBB timetable with the Koralmbahn, which will go into operation from December 14, 2025 and improve connections from Vienna to Klagenfurt and Graz.
Revolution in rail transport: Koralmbahn brings 30% more connections!
The official news in Austrian rail transport is worrying! The Koralmbahn will go into operation on December 14, 2025, heralding a groundbreaking improvement for travelers in Austria. This new railway line, which stretches over 130 kilometers and is peppered with a dozen tunnels, marks the first large-scale expansion of the Austrian rail network in decades. The heart of this route is the impressive base tunnel under the Koralm, which is even considered the sixth longest railway tunnel in the world. Loud ÖBB This expansion is not only a technical masterpiece, but also an invitation for thousands of travelers.
What can passengers expect now? ÖBB plans to increase long-distance transport offerings by around 30 percent. The connections between Vienna and Klagenfurt will increase from 10 to an impressive 26 daily. In a regular change of frequency, travelers between Vienna and Graz can count on up to 33 connections every 30 minutes, which is an increase from the previous 18 connections. On the route from Graz to Klagenfurt, the jump from just 8 bus connections to 29 daily train connections is impressive. The connection between Vienna and Graz will also be doubled with a total of 26 daily offers.
Faster connections and more comfort
Furthermore, travel time for different routes is dramatically reduced. The journey from Vienna to Klagenfurt will be 45 minutes faster and will then only take 3 hours and 10 minutes. In addition, passengers can travel from Graz to Klagenfurt in just 41 minutes. Future travelers to Venice will also benefit, with travel time reduced from 7 hours and 40 minutes to 7 hours and 10 minutes. The connection to Trieste also becomes more attractive due to a significant time saving from 9 hours and 18 minutes to 6 hours and 38 minutes.
For travelers who frequently visit Vienna-Schwechat Airport, there is also reason to be happy: the AIRail offer is being expanded to Carinthia. Here you can look forward to 7 direct trains that will now take travelers comfortably to their destination.
New lines and barrier-free access
Another highlight is the introduction of a new interregio line network with trains every 1 or 2 hours between Graz and Linz, Graz and Innsbruck as well as Graz and Maribor. ÖBB will also put 27 new barrier-free Interregio multiple units into service, which will have a 1st class area and a snack zone. You can also look forward to regular hourly service between Villach and Salzburg.
In addition, the range of routes will be expanded with new connections to the Czech Republic and Poland. There is an early train from Vienna to Prague at 5:10 a.m. as well as a new daytime connection to Krakow with a total of four trains daily. There is also the very first direct connection to Poznan in Poland.
Training and challenges
To ensure that everything runs smoothly, 800 train drivers are being trained for the new route. However, the construction work also has its downsides. From 2026 onwards, there will be closures and diversions due to construction work in the German network. Another point: From December, ticket prices will rise by 3.5 percent. However, whoever on the Sparschiene tickets For example, you can travel from Vienna to Klagenfurt for 19.90 euros, while the route from Graz to Klagenfurt is available for 9.90 euros.
Overall, the coming months will be full of changes and improvements for rail transport in Austria. The Koralmbahn will not only expand travel options, but also revolutionize rail transport in Austria. Let's be surprised at how well these innovations are received!