Travel and Public Transport

 

Vienna is a major European transport hub and is well connected by train, bus and air.

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• By plane: Vienna International Airport (VIE) is located about 18 km from the city centre. You can reach the centre easily by:

  • City Airport Train (CAT) (16 minutes to Wien Mitte)

  • S-Bahn S7 suburban train (more affordable, about 25 minutes)

  • Airport buses (direct to various city points)

  • Taxi or ride-hailing apps (approx. 30 minutes)

• By train: Vienna’s main station (Wien Hauptbahnhof) connects to international destinations including Budapest, Prague, Munich, and Zurich.

• By bus: Long-distance bus services (e.g. Flixbus, RegioJet) arrive at the Vienna International Busterminal (VIB).

• Public transport in Vienna:
  Vienna has an excellent and integrated public transport system operated by Wiener Linien, including metro (U-Bahn), trams and buses. Tickets can be bought at stations, online or via the WienMobil app. A 72-hour Vienna transport ticket or Wiener Linien single tickets are valid across all modes.

 

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