Getting to the MotoGP Grand Prix of Austria at the Red Bull Ring

Grand Prix of Austria

Getting to the Red Bull Ring

There's no direct train — here's what actually gets you there

The Red Bull Ring has no direct train station. Every route in this guide involves getting to Knittelfeld or Judenburg and covering the last leg by the free shuttle bus — or basing yourself in Graz and using the paid weekend shuttle instead.

Airports

GRZGraz Airport

~85 km from the circuit

Pros: The closer of the two airports, and the same city that most fans use as their accommodation base.

Cons: A small airport with limited route options — mainly Vienna, Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, and Zürich.

VIEVienna International Airport

~200 km from the circuit

Pros: By far the widest flight selection — direct routes from Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Stansted, Manchester, and Birmingham in the UK, plus Dublin, Barcelona, Rome, Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, Paris, and other major European cities.

Cons: A much longer transfer — roughly double the distance of flying into Graz.

Getting to the Circuit

Train + free shuttle (no direct train to the circuit)

  • — Nearest station is Knittelfeld, on regional/intercity lines with direct connections to Graz, Vienna, and Salzburg
  • — From Graz, the train to Knittelfeld takes about 80 minutes with one change (at Bruck)
  • — From Vienna Hauptbahnhof, direct trains take about 140 minutes; itineraries with a stop can run closer to 3 hours
  • — From Knittelfeld station, a free shuttle bus runs to the circuit main entrance every 20 minutes from 08:00–20:00, then every 30 minutes into the evening
  • — A similar free shuttle runs from Judenburg bus station (Postgasse), every 30 minutes by day and hourly in the evening
  • — Whether the free Knittelfeld/Judenburg shuttle requires a separate reservation, or is included with any event ticket, was not confirmed at time of writing — check before you rely on it

Graz weekend shuttle bus — the no-car option from the bigger city

  • — A direct weekend shuttle bus pass from Graz to the circuit is also sold, priced around €99 per the travel-guide sources checked
  • — That price is MED confidence — verify against the official ticket page before booking, rather than assuming it as fixed

Driving — free parking, but not the recommended default

  • — Parking at the Red Bull Ring is free with no reservation needed, and lots are plentiful within walking distance
  • — A smaller number of paid spaces sit directly opposite the grounds in the accredited area for a shorter walk
  • — A dedicated motorcycle parking area is available — paid gear lockers are also on offer there (around €15/day or €35 for the weekend), not included free
  • — Every source checked still recommends bus, train, or shuttle over driving — road congestion around Spielberg village on race day is real, even with free parking removing the usual cost objection

Where to Stay

Knittelfeld

~7 km / 10-20 min, free shuttle from the station

The closest major base to the circuit, and the smallest hotel inventory of the three options — it books up first.

Judenburg

~10 km / 10-20 min, free shuttle from the bus station

Also has a direct free shuttle, and is generally easier to find a room in than Knittelfeld during race weekend.

Graz

~1 hour drive, paid weekend shuttle (~€99, MED confidence)

By far the largest hotel and nightlife inventory of the three. Existing GP Moto Pal cost data already recommends Graz over the local villages for this reason.

Camping at the Circuit

Unlike Misano, camping at the Red Bull Ring is genuine trackside race camping, with five named sites within walking distance or a short drive of the main gate.

Camping Spielberg

Official race-weekend campsite (campingspielberg.com) — 24/7 service, showers, breakfast, parking, and security.

GPtents

On "Camping BLACK," about a 3-minute drive or 15-20 minute walk from the main gate, breakfast included. Pricing runs roughly €40/person/night per sources checked — MED confidence, verify current pricing before booking.

Camping WEISS (White)

Official MotoGP campsite about 900m from the main gate. Quiet hours from 11pm, with tent and motorhome pitches (up to 12m) plus glamping chalets.

Easy Camping

Under a 20-minute walk from the main gate, with street food and drink vendors on site.

Ring Rast Camping

Positioned as the group/nightlife-friendly option, near the highway exit with on-site dining.