{"id":12838,"date":"2026-05-05T14:58:21","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T13:58:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/motorsporttickets.com\/blog\/?p=12838"},"modified":"2026-05-05T16:17:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T15:17:19","slug":"race-ready-motogp-austria-schedule-and-travel-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/motorsporttickets.com\/blog\/race-ready-motogp-austria-schedule-and-travel-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Race Ready: MotoGP Austria Schedule and Travel Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Welcome to the Race Ready for MotoGP Austria, taking place from 18-20 September 2026<\/strong>. We’re here to ensure you have all the information available at your fingertips to enable you to get the most out of your live motorsport experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Official MotoGP Austria tickets<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f MotoGP Austria weekend schedule<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Find the 2026 schedule for MotoGP Austria below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FRIDAY 18 SEPTEMBER<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
LOCAL TIME<\/th>UK TIME<\/th>SERIES<\/th>SESSION<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
09:00<\/td>08:00<\/td>MOTO3<\/td>FREE PRACTICE SESSION<\/td><\/tr>
09:50<\/td>08:50<\/td>MOTO2<\/td>FREE PRACTICE SESSION<\/td><\/tr>
10:45<\/strong><\/td>09:45<\/strong><\/td>MOTOGP<\/strong><\/td>FREE PRACTICE SESSION<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
13:15<\/td>12:15<\/td>MOTO3<\/td>PRACTICE SESSION<\/td><\/tr>
14:05<\/td>13:05<\/td>MOTO2<\/td>PRACTICE SESSION<\/td><\/tr>
15:00<\/strong><\/td>14:00<\/strong><\/td>MOTOGP<\/strong><\/td>PRACTICE SESSION<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
LOCAL TIME<\/th>UK TIME<\/th>SERIES<\/th>SESSION<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
08:40<\/td>07:40<\/td>MOTO3<\/td>FREE PRACTICE SESSION 2<\/td><\/tr>
09:25<\/td>08:25<\/td>MOTO2<\/td>FREE PRACTICE SESSION 2<\/td><\/tr>
10:10<\/strong><\/td>09:10<\/strong><\/td>MOTOGP<\/strong><\/td>FREE PRACTICE SESSION 2<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
10:50<\/strong><\/td>09:50<\/strong><\/td>MOTOGP<\/strong><\/td>QUALIFYING<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
11:15<\/strong><\/td>10:15<\/strong><\/td>MOTOGP<\/strong><\/td>QUALIFYING 2<\/strong> <\/td><\/tr>
12:45<\/td>11:45<\/td>MOTO3<\/td>QUALIFYING<\/td><\/tr>
13:10<\/td>12:10<\/td>MOTO3<\/td>QUALIFYING 2<\/td><\/tr>
13:40<\/td>12:40<\/td>MOTO2<\/td>QUALIFYING<\/td><\/tr>
14:05<\/td>13:05<\/td>MOTO2<\/td>QUALIFYING 2<\/td><\/tr>
15:00<\/strong><\/td>14:00<\/strong><\/td>MOTOGP<\/strong><\/td>SPRINT<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

SUNDAY 20 SEPTEMBER<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
LOCAL TIME<\/th>UK TIME<\/th>SERIES<\/th>SESSION<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
09:40<\/strong><\/td>08:40<\/strong><\/td>MOTOGP<\/strong><\/td>WARM UP<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
11:00<\/td>10:00<\/td>MOTO3<\/td>RACE<\/td><\/tr>
12:15<\/td>11:15<\/td>MOTO2<\/td>RACE<\/td><\/tr>
14:00<\/strong><\/td>13:00<\/strong><\/td>MOTOGP<\/strong><\/td>GRAND PRIX<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Red Bull Ring Track Map<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Image: racingcircuits.info<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Getting to the Red Bull Ring<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Red Bull Ring is located roughly five kilometres from the town of Spielberg in Austria\u2019s Styria region. It\u2019s about a one-hour drive – around 75 km (46 miles) – from the nearby city of Graz<\/strong>. Vienna<\/strong>, the country\u2019s capital, sits approximately 200 km (124 miles) to the northeast of the circuit. While both Graz and Vienna have airports, Vienna\u2019s offers a much wider range of direct international flights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Screenshot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u2708\ufe0f Travelling by plane to the Red Bull Ring<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Graz Airport (GRZ)<\/strong> is the nearest airport to the Red Bull Ring and the most convenient option in terms of distance. However, its flight network is relatively limited, particularly when it comes to long-haul and international routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a result, many MotoGP fans choose to fly into larger airports such as Vienna International Airport (VIE)<\/strong> or Munich Airport (MUC)<\/strong>, which offer a far wider selection of global connections. From any of these locations, the circuit is easily accessible by train or rental car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Graz \u2192 Red Bull Ring: ~1 hour
Vienna \u2192 Red Bull Ring: ~2\u20132.5 hours
Munich \u2192 Red Bull Ring: ~3.5\u20134 hours<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

All three airports are well connected, making onward travel to the circuit straightforward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\ude8c Getting to the Red Bull Ring by bus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Local bus services operate throughout the Spielberg region, connecting nearby towns such as Knittelfeld<\/strong> and Judenburg<\/strong> with the Red Bull Ring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the Austrian MotoGP weekend, dedicated shuttle services typically run from Friday to Sunday, providing direct and convenient access to the circuit from key transport hubs. Regular shuttle buses operate from Knittelfeld<\/strong> train station<\/strong> straight to the main entrance of the Red Bull Ring, running every 20 minutes between 08:00 and 20:00, and every 30 minutes into the evening (until 23:00, or 19:00 on Sunday).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A similar service runs from Judenburg bus station (Postgasse)<\/strong>, with buses departing every 30 minutes during the day and hourly in the evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, the Nightline Murtal<\/strong> shuttle offers late-night transport on Friday and Saturday, allowing fans to travel safely between the circuit area and local nightlife, with services running into the early hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can view the full shuttle bus timetables here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udca1 Tips for bus travel<\/h4>\n\n\n\n