From Vienna International Airport

The Vienna International Airport is about 20 km from the city centre of Vienna, which can easily be reached by CAT (City Airport Train), train (S-Bahn), Airport Bus Shuttle or taxi.

City Airport Train (CAT)

The CAT takes you to the City Air Terminal (Wien-Mitte/Landstrasse, underground lines U3 and U4) in 16 minutes.

CATs leave the airport every half hour from 6:07 am to 11:37 pm and the City Air Terminal from 5:37 am to 11:07 pm. Several airlines offer check-in services at the City Air Terminal.

Single ticket 14,90 Euro / Return ticket 24,90 Euro
(Tickets are only valid for the CAT, not for public transport in Vienna!)

CAT schedule

Train (S-bahn)

To get to the airport train, follow the sign “S-Bahn” in the airport arrival hall.

Take line S7 (direction Florisdorf), travel time: around 25 minutes. At stop Wien Mitte/Landstrasse.

From there you can take underground U3 and U2 and find the best connection to your hotel. 

If you get the train, buy the ticket for two zones! (The Airport is outside the city of Vienna so you need a ticket that includes public transport in the city).

Airport Bus Shuttle

There are regular buses from the airport to

  • Wien Morzinplatz/Schwedenplatz (with connection to undergrounds U1 and U4)
  • Wien Westbahnhof (with connection to undergrounds U3 and U6)

The bus station is directly in front of the airport arrival hall. Buses leave every 20 to 30 minutes. It takes around 30 minutes to get to Vienna. Tickets can be bought on the bus or from the ticket machines inside the airport.

Tickets are only valid for the shuttle bus, not for public transport in Vienna!


Taxi

The taxi stand at the airport is in front of the arrival hall. It takes about half an hour to get to the city centre (approx. 40 Euro). To go from the city to the airport, either ask your hotel to book an airport taxi or call one of the following taxi companies (all of them offer special fares to the airport): 31300, 40100, 60160, 81400 or 1716.

Airport Taxi: Airportdriver

www.airportdriver.at

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from 0 - 24h

From the railway stations

Wien Westbahnhof

Take underground line U3, direction Simmering. At the stop Volkstheater change to underground U2, direction Stadion. Get off at stop Schottentor-Universitaet (University main building).

Wien Bahnhof Meidling

Take underground U6, direction Floridsdorf. At stop Westbahnhof change to underground U3, direction Simmering. At stop Volkstheater change to underground U2, direction Stadion. Get off at stop Schottentor-Universitaet (University main building). Alternatively you can continue on U3, get off at stop Herrengasse and walk to the university (around 8 minutes).

Wien Hauptbahnhof

Take underground U1, direction Leopoldau. At stop Schwedenplatz change to U2,  direction Karlsplatz and get off at stop Schottentor and walk 1 min ( ~ 19 min)

 

Public Transport in Vienna

Vienna has an efficient public transportation system. You can easily purchase tickets at the ticket machines in Vienna or onlineThe 72-h Vienna ticket (EURO 17.10) is an economic way of moving around in Vienna.

For those who plan to do some sightseeing while they are in Vienna, the EASY CityPass additionally entitles you to reduced rates when visiting museums, exhibitions, etc. You can buy the Vienna Card at the airport, in most hotels or order it online.

Within the city limits, tickets for public transport are valid for buses, trams and undergrounds. For more information on how to purchase tickets online and how to get around in Vienna, see the route planner here:

Route Map and Timetables for the Wiener Linien

 

You are also welcome to arrive by bike, there are plenty of bike racks available around the University of Vienna.

In addition, WienMobil Rad, the bikesharing service of Wiener Linien with 3000 bicycles and over 200 stations throughout the city, is at your disposal.

Green Taxi

Taxi 40100: "Green" on the road, without a price surcharge

Austria's leading taxi agency takes its responsibility very seriously, not only towards its customers, partners and employees, but also towards the environment.

Please find more information here.

Electric car sharing

Car sharing is an essential part of the smart mobility of our days.

Sharetoo is an innovative e-car sharing concept from Porsche Bank. The aim is to combine sustainable mobility with state-of-the-art technology. With around 200 vehicles in around 30 cities and municipalities, sharetoo Carsharing is one of the largest e-car sharing providers in Austria. Porsche Bank AG" is the first car sharing provider with an eco-label.