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Let's figure out how you can get from Vienna airport to the city center and which way is better. We also indicate prices, schedules, stops, and provide useful links.

Airport Vienna-Schwechat(Flughafen Wien-Schwechat, code VIE) is located outside the city, approximately 18 km from it. Thanks to a well-connected transport network, getting to and from Vienna Airport is very easy. There are different ways, and we will tell you about each of them: by train, bus, taxi and rented car. In addition, from Vienna airport you can travel to Bratislava and other European cities - more on that at the end of the article.

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How to get from/to Vienna Airport by train?

City Airport Train/CAT

The CAT train is the most fast option to get from Vienna Airport to the city center, it goes non-stop in just 16 minutes! This way you will avoid traffic jams and stress. To find the train at the airport, follow the special green CAT signs.

Where to take the train in Vienna? The terminal is a 10-minute walk from St. Stephan's Cathedral at Wien Mitte station. Trains run daily, the first leaving the airport at 6:09, the last at 23:39. The first train leaves from Wien Mitte station at 5:36, the last one at 23:06. At the City Air Terminal you can check in for your flight and check in your luggage (at least 75 minutes before departure).

Ticket one way costs 11-12 euros, round trip - 19-21 euros. Children under 14 years old can travel for free. You can buy them in the arrivals hall in special CAT machines, on the platform or on.

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S-Bahn trains

You can get from Vienna Airport to Wien Mitte station by train S7. Travel time is 25-30 minutes, traffic interval is 30 minutes. You can get from the airport to Vienna Central Railway Station (Wien Hauptbahnhof) by Railjet trains in 15-18 minutes, interval is 30 minutes.

If you are traveling by train S7, then you can take the metro. The cost of tickets is 3.90 euros (judging by the website, travel by public transport is already included in the price - in general, you need to buy two different tickets, since the airport is located outside the city. We advise you to check this on the spot.). The schedule and prices can be viewed at, where you can also purchase tickets. In addition, they are sold in vending machines and at train stations.

Bus from Vienna Airport (and back)

You can get from Vienna Airport to the city center by bus if you are not afraid of traffic jams. The buses are comfortable and fast.

Vienna Airport Lines

There are three routes of this carrier that will take you from Vienna Airport to the city center:

• Wien Morzinplatz/Schwedenplatz. This route allows you to leave for Vienna at night. Buses from the airport depart at 1:20, 2:50, 4:50 and 5:20, during the day and in the evening - every 30 minutes until 00:20. The journey takes 20 minutes. There are also services from Morzinplatz every 30 minutes from 00:30 to 23:30.
• Wien Donauzentrum (via VIC). From Vienna-Schwechat every hour from 7:10 to 20:10, back from 5:58 to 18:58. The journey takes 40 minutes.
• Wien Westbahnhof. To the city every 30 minutes from 6:05 to 00:05, back - from 5:15 to 00:40. The journey will take about 40 minutes.

Tickets cost 8 euros one way and 13 euros both ways; children from 6 to 14 years old are 4 and 8 euros respectively, up to 6 years old - free.

Tickets can be purchased at , from vending machines at the airport, from the Austrian Railways ÖBB ticket office or from their machines, as well as from the driver. The stop is located right in front of the airport.

Air Liner

You can get to the airport from Vienna and vice versa by Air Liner express buses. Fare below than Vienna Airport Lines: for adults one way - 5 euros, return - 9 euros, for children from 6 to 11 years old - 2.5 and 4.5 euros respectively, under 6 years old - free.

Buses depart from Wien Erdberg- VIB Vienna International Busterminal, which is located at Erdbergstraße 200 A 1030 Wien. The stop is located in front of the terminal and Erdberg station (line U3). Stop at airport No. 9 at ground floor(Busterminal 3).

You can purchase tickets at, from the driver and at the Vienna International Busterminal (open daily from 6:30 to 23:45). Buses run from the city to the airport from 5:05 to 22:05, from the airport to the city - from 5:30 to 22:30.

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Taxi from Vienna airport

This is the most comfortable way to get from Vienna Airport to the city center, as a taxi will take you directly to your hotel. Please note that there may be traffic jams. In addition, this option is the most expensive: a taxi from Vienna airport to the center costs from 37 euros and more. However, if there are several of you, it will be quite inexpensive.

There are several companies at the airport (cars are in the same place as the buses - in front of the arrivals hall), but it is better to use a proven service and order a transfer from Vienna Airport in advance. This way you will avoid having to explain the route and will not stumble upon a dishonest driver, since payment is made online. The driver will meet you with a sign and help you stow your luggage. On the website you can choose a luxury car and even a minibus with a capacity of 6 to 19 people. In addition, you can order a transfer from Vienna to neighboring European cities, such as Bratislava or Prague.

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Vienna's main airport where planes from Russia land is Wien-Schwechat. In addition, this airport is the main location (hub) for airlines such as Austrian Airlines and Niki. Not long ago, Vienna Airport was recognized best airport Central Europe.

There are several ways to get from Vienna to the airport from the airport to Vienna.

The fastest and easiest way to get from the airport to Vienna is, of course, by train. Wien-Schwechat is connected to the S-Bahn and metro networks.

City Airport Train/CAT

The high-speed City Airport Train/CAT runs daily from 05:36 to 23:36, covering the distance to the airport in just 16 minutes.

The train departs from Wien Mitte station, located in the center of Vienna, link to map.

This is Landstra?e metro station (lines U3/U4).

Timetable for the CAT train from/to Vienna Airport

One way fare: 12 euros.

Finding the train is very easy - follow the signs in the airport arrivals hall.

Tickets can be purchased at a Qiwi terminal on the platform or in the arrivals hall. In addition, you can buy tickets online here.

In Vienna, the train is also very easy to find; you just need to get to the Landstra?e station (lines U3/U4) and follow the signs.

City Airport Train/CAT website

S-Bahn trains

More cheap option to get from the airport to Vienna - take the S-Bahn S7 train.

Like the City Airport Train/CAT, S-Bahn trains depart and arrive in Vienna at Wien Mitte station (Landstra?e metro station (lines U3/U4)).

Timetable for the S-Bahn train from/to Vienna Airport.

One way fare: 4 euros. If you have a ticket for public transport in Vienna, then you just need to buy another ticket for the next zone.

The ticket can be purchased from a machine with the corresponding logo at the airport and at the departure station.

S-Bahn website.

Buses

Vienna Airport Wien-Schwechat is connected to the city by bus. The bus stop for travel from the airport is located near the doors of the arrivals hall. As soon as you leave the airport, you will see it immediately.

The center of Vienna can be reached by bus, which goes to the Schwedenplatz metro station (lines U1 and U4). Buses to this station run 24 hours a day with an interval of only 20 minutes.

The name of the bus is: Vienna Airport Lines.

In addition, there are also such bus lines.

Station in Vienna	Carrier	Motion interval
Wien Donauzentrum	Vienna Airport Lines	Every 40 min
Wien Westbahnhof	Vienna Airport Lines	Every 45 min
Wien Erdberg	Eurolines	Every 15 min
Enzersdorf/Fischa	Postbus	Every 25 min
Neusiedl a. See	Postbus	Every 45 min

The fare is about 8 euros.

From Vienna Airport you can go directly to Bratislava, Kosice, Budapest, Brno or Prague by bus.

Buses from the Eurolines (http://www.eurolines.com/en/) and Orangeways (http://www.orangeways.com/en) networks go to Budapest.

Buses from the Student Agency network run to Prague and Brno (http://www.studentagency.eu/).

Buses from the Eurolines network (link to website), Postbus (link to website) go to Bratislava

Buses from the Eurobus network go to Kosice.

See the websites for schedules and prices.

Taxi in Vienna to/from the airport

There is another option - order a taxi to the airport in advance, using the international taxi ordering service http://kiwitaxi.ru. The advantages are that you will be met at the airport directly with a sign, taken safe and sound to your destination, and you will know exactly how much the transfer will cost you.

The taxi rank is located near the exit from the arrivals hall. The cost to the city center is about 35-40 euros per car. In general, taking a taxi is beneficial if there are 4 or more people. By the way, in Austria there are also quite large taxis that you can take four people with luggage into without any problems.

There is no need to order a taxi in advance. Just go up to the taxi driver, show the hotel address and follow the meter. The journey takes about 30 minutes.

Shuttles Vienna-Airport-Service

You can order a transfer “from” or “to” the airport in advance, which is carried out by the shuttle “Vienna-Airport-Service”, link to the website.

The cost of travel for 3 people to Vienna districts 1 to 11 is 30 euros, to other districts 33 euros.

For 4 people the trip will cost 36 euros, for 5-6 people – 49 euros, for 7-8 people 59 euros.

Online shuttle order.

Car rental in Vienna

If you plan to rent a car, you can order it directly to Vienna Airport.

Here are some rental companies:

http://www.avis.at/

http://www.buchbinder-rent-a-car.at/

https://www.easymotion.at/

https://www.hertz.at/rentacar/reservation/home

http://www.europcar.at/

We traveled from the airport by taxi, and traveled to the airport from Budapest at night on a pre-booked Hungarian city shuttle.

Everyone have a soft landing and have a good rest!

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The journey to Vienna begins with the tourist arriving at the largest and busiest airport in Austria - Vienna Schwechat. The airport has international status and is located 18 kilometers from the capital. The complex consists of four terminals, three of which are main, and an additional 1A was created to service low-cost flights. The airport is located at Wien-Flughafen, 1300 Schwechat, Austria.

Vienna Airport: how to get to the city

Having resolved all the issues with arrival, registration and luggage, guests are faced with the question of how to get to the city center, where the main array of hotels, infrastructure and entertainment is located. Fortunately, the range of transfers is incredibly large: you will have a choice of high-speed trains, buses, taxis and other types of transport.

Unique high-speed train

The Cat train has long been an important landmark in Vienna. The entire rolling stock was designed specifically to make life easier for guests of the Austrian capital. To implement the optimal route, an additional metro line was dug, connecting the tracks with the city metro.

The starting point of the route is the airport terminal, from where the train reaches the central city station Wien Mitte in 16 minutes.

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Note! The high-speed train does not make stops along the way.

There is no need to adapt to The Cat's schedule, because the train runs around the terminal every 30 minutes and runs from six in the morning until almost midnight.

You can purchase travel tickets in several ways:

• In the baggage hall through an automatic ticket sales terminal. Similar devices can be found directly on the platform or in the arrivals hall.
• Tickets are distributed at the tourist information center.
• Directly on the train from the conductor, although for convenience you will have to pay an extra 2 euros*.
• If you take care of your tickets in advance and order them online on the airport website, you will get them with a discount of 1 euro*.

Express train prices are quite high, but the speed and comfort are definitely worth it:

• A one-way ticket costs 12 euros*;
• Travel to the center and back will cost 19 euros*;
• Purchasing a train ticket entitles you to receive a discount on public transport in the capital. So a train ticket and a daily pass for public transport will cost only 20 euros*.
• Children under 14 years of age are entitled to free travel when accompanied by an adult.

Finding the way to the receiving station is very easy: just follow the green signs with Cat logos (located throughout the airport) and they will lead to the desired point.

High Speed ​​Cat Train

Trains S7

The second and in many ways the best way to get from Vienna Airport to the center of Vienna is the S7 train. The trains take tourists to the suburban areas of the city, from where it is quite easy to get to the center by public transport. Trains operate on Vienna's intercity and city railway network. The entire journey takes only 10 minutes longer than with the fast Cat. This is explained by the fact that on the way to the city the train makes several stops in different areas for the convenience of tourists.

Finding the station where the trains arrive is very easy. At the exit from the arrivals hall, opposite the baggage collection point, you can see an elevator that will take you directly to the platform.

In terms of the frequency of routes and the convenience of the schedule, electric trains are also not inferior to high-speed trains: their service begins a little later than 5 a.m. and ends after 11 p.m. You won't have to wait long; trains arrive at the station every 30 minutes.

Despite the fact that the trip will require two tickets, one for intercity travel and the other for travel on city tracks, the train is the most economical way to get into the city. The total price is only 4.4 euros*. Small children under 6 years old will not have to pay for the trip.

Electric trains are a reasonable and fast way to transfer

You can also purchase tickets for the S7 train in several ways:

• In special machines located on the territory of the airport terminal.
• IN information centers for tourists.
• At the Vienna city station.
• Online.

Buses

An extremely popular way to get from Vienna Airport to the city is by regular buses. The routes are organized by the airport management and are used by hundreds of tourists every day.

Important! Before choosing a bus, you need to pay attention to the time. If transport leaves the airport during rush hour, there is a high probability of getting into a traffic jam, of which there are many in Vienna.

And the journey should not begin with the traffic jams that remain in Moscow.

It is easy to find the bus - it is located immediately at the exit from the airport hall.

If tourists are planning to spend their holidays not in Vienna itself, then buses are most suitable for them, because they are convenient to travel to city stations.

The bus you need goes along almost any route

There are several routes that buses take:

• The flight to Westbahnhof Station lasts 45 minutes. On the route, the bus passes through Vienna Central Station and makes a stop there. The schedule is from 6:00 to 23:30.
• Airport - Morzinplatz square. The route will last only 20 minutes. You can catch such a bus once every half hour.
• You can also take the bus from Airport to Shopping mall Donauzentrum. The store is an important Viennese landmark and one of the world's largest retail outlets for wine products. The bus passes by several large squares and hotels, making stops there. The route can be used from 6 am to 9 pm. The frequency of appearance on the terminals is 1 hour.

Ticket prices are low, given that when traveling on a bus, passengers can choose the route they want. So tourists will have to pay 8 euros* for one-way travel. If you take care in advance and purchase an Austrian card railway, which will come in handy more than once on a trip, travel will cost 7 euros*. Children under 15 years old use a ticket that costs only 4 euros*. Children under 6 years old can travel with their parents completely free of charge.

Taxi

A comfortable, but also the most expensive option for getting from Vienna Airport to the city center is a taxi. A car ride from the airport directly to the hotel costs 40 euros*.

Note! Many hotels provide transfer ordering services: in this case, at the appointed time, a taxi driver waits for “his” tourists with a sign at the airport and takes them directly to the hotel. This option is somewhat cheaper than just catching a taxi.

Comfortable taxi in Vienna

How to get to nearby cities?

Vienna is surrounded by small towns with their own glorious history and dozens of places that you should definitely visit when visiting Austria.

Krems an der Donau

The small town was founded more than 1,000 years ago and to this day attracts large flows of tourists who want to stroll along the 13th-century pavements and enjoy the exciting atmosphere of the Middle Ages.

There are two ways to get to Krems; in both cases, transfers will be required.

• The railway journey will begin with the already familiar Cat train. On it you need to get to the Vienna City Airport Train station, then change to the U4 metro line and proceed to the Spittelau station. From there you need to go to railway station"Heligenstadt" and take the Rex train to the Krems an der Donau station. All movements will take no more than 2 and a half hours and will cost 20-30 euros*.
• The journey by bus will take longer and will take 3 hours. The first point in this case will be the airport stop, where you need to wait for the Rj bus and take it to the U2 Stadion stop. There you need to wait for bus 11A (runs every 15 minutes) and get to the Heligenstadt stop. The last point of the journey still switches to the railway: you need to take the Rex train and get on it to the central station of Krems.

Puchberg am Schneeberg

This tiny town with a population of only 2.5 thousand people has amazes travelers with its tranquil surroundings for centuries. natural landscapes and an incredibly cozy atmosphere. The city has a funicular that takes everyone to the heights of Mount Schneeberg, from where a truly enchanting view opens up. Going to this reserve is the duty of every tourist, especially since getting there is very easy.

From Vienna Central Station Wien Hauptbahnhof you need to take a direct train to Puchberg am Schneeberg. The journey will take one and a half hours and cost 15 euros*.

Eisenstadt

Another small town attracts visitors from all over the world with its unique medieval architecture, the beautiful Esterhazy Castle and the real medieval fortress of Forchtenstein.

Forchtenstein Fortress

The route to get there will take no more than an hour, and you can get there by direct train from Vienna Central Station.

Vienna is a wonderful city, which is famous not only for its history and sights, but also for its incredibly developed infrastructure. Everything here is done and organized so that any tourist does not experience the slightest bit of discomfort. And Austrian care for guests begins on the road from the airport, as soon as they arrive in the city. That is why tourists never encounter problems when searching for options on how to get from Vienna Airport to their hotel or to the city center. They offer high-speed trains, buses and even individual taxis.

*Prices are current as of August 2018.

Schwechat – international Airport Vienna, which is the main air harbor in Austria. The complex was founded in 1938 and named after a small town located near the capital. The airport serves more than 20 million passengers annually. In 2008, the air harbor was recognized as the best in Central Europe. You can get from it to the center in an average of 20-25 minutes (the distance is 19 km). The Austrian capital has a highly developed infrastructure public transport, and if you are looking for information on how to get to the city from Vienna Airport, you will find it useful to study this article.

Upon arrival in the capital, after receiving their luggage, passengers head to the exit, following convenient signs. Get to the city center from air harbor You can do it in different ways: by high-speed trains and buses, taxis and rented cars. We describe each option in more detail below.

If you want to get to the center as quickly as possible, then we recommend using the SAT high-speed train, whose routes are conveniently connected to the city metro. Finding the platform is quite easy using special signs with the inscription “City express” painted in green. Trains run daily from 06:09 to 23:39. Flights from Vienna Airport depart every half hour. The trains feature comfortable carriages with soft seats, free Wi-Fi, power sockets and a TV.

Using high-speed SAT trains, you can reach the city center in 16 minutes without stopping. The cost of your trip depends on the type of pass you choose and how you purchase it. So, by booking a ticket online on the official SAT website, you will pay 11 € for a one-way trip, and 19 € for a round trip. You can also pay for tickets at branded SAT terminals, which are installed both in the arrivals hall and on the platform. But in this case, the cost of a one-time trip will be 12 €, and a two-time trip – 21 €. The final station of the route is Wien Mitte, located in the very center of the city.

If you would like to know how to get from Vienna Airport on a more budget-friendly basis, we recommend considering a public transport option such as the S7 train. This is the S-Bahn rail system operating within the city. You can find the platform at the exit from the arrivals hall following the signs with the inscription S7. Flights towards Wien Mitte station (city center) operate every day from 04:48 to 00:18. Train intervals are 30 minutes. On the way to the center the train makes 5 stops. Travel time is approximately 25 minutes.

The S7 train, departing from the airport to the center, crosses two tariff zones, so the cost of the trip is 4.40 €. You can purchase travel cards at special terminals on the platform or online on the Internet portal of the Austrian railway OBB. If you buy a ticket online, its price will be 0.20 € less. Before traveling, passengers must validate their ticket in the appropriate machines. The Wien Mitte stop is conveniently connected to metro stations U3 and U4, which allows you to transfer to the metro and go to your desired destination in a matter of minutes.

Intercity Express (ICE)

Another way to get from Vienna Airport to the city center is the ICE high-speed train. The company operates routes not only within the capital, but also to neighboring cities and countries. To find the apron, use the appropriate signs inside the air harbor. Upon arrival at the station, be sure to check the information about the platform you need. High speed trains ICE runs from the airport to Vienna's main station, which is located in the very center of the city. Trains move in a given direction every half hour from 06:33 to 21:33. Travel time takes 18 minutes.

Tickets can be purchased directly from the platforms in the terminals, from the conductor, or on the OBB website. The cost of a one-time trip is 4.40 €. If you buy a ticket online, the price will be 0.20 € less. Intercity Express cars offer increased comfort: they have restrooms, power outlets, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. This option will be especially convenient for those tourists who plan to travel to other cities in Austria or to neighboring countries upon arrival in the capital.

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By bus

If you prefer to travel by car, then it will be useful for you to know how to get from Vienna Airport to the center by bus. Flights from the airport to the city are operated by different transport companies, but the most trusted companies are Vienna Airport Lines and Air Liner.

Vienna Airport Lines

The company's buses offer routes from the airport to the main central streets of Vienna (more than 10 directions), as well as to the capital's train stations. It is easy to find bus stops using special signs. Each path has its own schedule. For example, flights on the route airport – main station operate daily from 06:00 to 00:30. You can take the bus every half hour. The journey takes approximately 25 minutes. More detailed information in all presented areas you will find on the company’s website.

Regardless of the route you choose, the bus fare will be 8 €. If you purchase a round-trip ticket, then you will pay 13 €. For persons from 6 to 14 years old the price will be 4 € and 8 € respectively. Passengers under 6 years of age receive free travel. You can buy tickets from the driver, online in advance or at terminals near the stops.

You can also get to the central streets of the city by transport. Air company Liner, the parking lot of which is located in bus terminal No. 3 at stop No. 9. Flights operate daily from 05:30 to 22:30, the interval is 30 minutes. Buses arrive from the airport to the city center at the Wien Erdberg stop in about 25 minutes. The cost of a one-time trip for adults is 5 €, a two-time trip is 9 €. For passengers from 6 to 11 years old, the fare is 2.5 € and 4.5 €. Persons under 6 years old can ride for free. Payment for the pass is made directly to the driver, on the company’s official portal or at the appropriate terminals.

By taxi

The most convenient option to get to the center of Vienna, of course, is a taxi, which can be found immediately at the exit from the airport. The cost of an individual trip starts from 35 €. The option will be beneficial only if the number of passengers reaches 4 people. Travel time to the center, for example to Stephansplatz, varies from 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic jams. You can order a car in advance on specialized websites, where you will have the opportunity to independently choose the class of car that meets all your requirements.

By rented car

How to get from Vienna airport to the center on your own? This is quite easy to do using a car rental service. You can rent a car upon arrival at the international terminal, or in advance on special websites. In the arrivals hall you will find several offices of famous companies: all of them are open from 07:00 to 23:00. You can rent a car in advance via the Internet. In this case, you indicate the day of arrival, rental period and car class, and then make payment.

The cost of renting the simplest car starts from 35 €, and more elite options will cost at least 2 times more. The car you choose will be waiting for you on the day of arrival at the exit international terminal. You can return the vehicle at any city office of the company. Before deciding to rent a car, it is worth considering that parking in the center of Vienna is quite expensive (from 1 € for 30 minutes). In this case, the maximum parking duration is 2-3 hours, after which you have to look for a new parking space.

Conclusion

Now you know how to get to the city from Vienna Airport. We've covered everything possible options: among them you will find both the fastest and most budget transport. And all you have to do is determine which one will meet exactly your requirements.

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