Arrival & Transport
Arrival by Plane & Train
Vienna-Schwechat Airport (VIE)
The airport is located 18 km southeast of the center. Easily accessible from Germany:
- Direct flights: From Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart — with Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Ryanair, easyJet, Eurowings. Flight time: 1–1.5 hours. Prices: from 30€ one-way.
From the Airport to the Center
| Option | Price | Duration | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| S-Bahn (S7) | 4.40€ | 25 min. to Wien Mitte | Cheapest option. Runs every 30 min. |
| CAT (City Airport Train) | 12€ | 16 min. to Wien Mitte | Fast, comfortable, but expensive for 9 min. savings. |
| Taxi/Uber/Bolt | 25–40€ | 20–35 min. | Fixed price to the center: approx. 36€. Uber/Bolt often cheaper. |
Arrival by Train
Vienna is excellently connected by train — the Vienna Central Station (Hbf, opened in 2014) is modern and central:
- From Munich: Railjet, approx. 4 hours. Spectacular route via Salzburg. From 19€ with saver fare.
- From Berlin: ICE/Railjet, approx. 5.5 hours (direct connection via Leipzig). Night train (ÖBB Nightjet): from 30€.
- From Frankfurt: ICE, approx. 6.5 hours. Night train recommended.
- From Prague: Railjet, approx. 4 hours. From 15€.
- From Budapest: Railjet, approx. 2.5 hours. From 14€.
The ÖBB Nightjet (night train) is an excellent option from Germany — in a sleeper or couchette car overnight, arriving in Vienna well-rested in the morning.
Tipp
The S7 from the airport is the smartest option: 4.40€, directly to Wien Mitte (transfer to U3/U4) and the ticket is valid for the entire Vienna public transport system from the airport. The CAT (12€) only saves 9 minutes — better to invest the money in Sachertorte.
Local Transport
Subway, Tram & Bus
Vienna's public transport (Wiener Linien) is among the best in the world — clean, punctual, safe, and affordable. 5 subway lines, 28 tram lines, and 127 bus lines cover the entire city. Operating hours: 5:00–0:30 (subway), night buses (N-lines) run continuously on weekends, during the week after 0:30.
Tickets
| Ticket | Price | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| Single ride | 2.40€ | One ride, transfers allowed |
| 24-hour ticket | 8.00€ | 24h from validation, unlimited |
| 48-hour ticket | 14.10€ | 48h, unlimited |
| 72-hour ticket | 17.10€ | 72h, unlimited |
| Weekly ticket | 17.10€ | Mon–Sun of one week |
You can buy tickets at machines in subway stations, in tobacconists (Tabakläden), or via the WienMobil app (recommended!). In trams, there are machines on board. Important: Tickets must be validated before the ride (blue stamps in subway stations, on board). Inspections are frequent — fine: 105€.
On Foot & Fiaker
Vienna's Inner City is compact and perfectly accessible on foot — from St. Stephen's Cathedral to the Opera: 10 minutes, to the Hofburg: 5 minutes. Most attractions in the 1st district are within walking distance.
Fiaker: The horse-drawn carriages in front of St. Stephen's Cathedral offer nostalgic tours — 30 minutes from 80€, 60 minutes from 130€. Touristic, but atmospheric. Agree on prices in advance!
Taxi & Ridesharing
Viennese taxis are reputable and safe — base fare 3.80€ (day) / 4.30€ (night), then approx. 1.42€/km. A ride through the Inner City: 8–15€. Uber and Bolt operate in Vienna, but are often not significantly cheaper than taxis.
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