Your Holiday in Vienna

How to get to Vienna

Most European and a significant number of international airlines have direct flights to Vienna.  Sometimes it is cheaper to fly to a nearby city and get to Vienna by train or bus.

There are 3 options by public transport to reach Vienna city centre:

A taxi from the airport to the western part of the city is around 40€.  Taxi prices are negotiable before you jump in!

The City Airport Train (CAT) takes you directly from the airport to the city centre in 16 minutes for 9€.  A return ticket costs 16€.  The City Airport Train is used mainly by business travellers and is only really useful if you are in a hurry.

The S-Bahn, although no longer advertised by the airport management is also direct, a mere 10 minutes slower than the CAT and costs just 6.80€ for a return if bought in advance.

There are 2 direct bus lines going every 30 minutes from the airport to Vienna.  One goes to Morzinplatz and Schwedenplatz, very close to the city centre.  The other goes to the main railway stations.  A bus usually leaves the airport and the stations every 30 minutes.  A single ride costs 6€.

Travelling around/how to get around Vienna

Most Austrian highways originate/terminate in Vienna.  There is a strictly enforced speed limit of 130km/h on highways/80km/h on sections in Vienna.  Within towns the speed limit is 50km/h and on major roads it is 100km/h.

Vienna has a good public transport system which includes buses, rail, trams and underground.  The underground is very efficient and will take you to within a few minutes walk of anywhere you are likely to visit.  However, the tram system can be expensive.

You can buy tickets at machines or counters in or near the S-Bahn and U-Bahn stations, and in the small shops selling tobacco and newspapers.  Stamp your ticket at the start of your first journey using the machines on the buses and trams and near the entrances to the stations. 

Vienna is a city that never sleeps.  It has a dense network of night buses available for those who travel through the night.  Intervals are usually no less than 30 minutes, with some busier lines going every 10 minutes.

Walking is also a very pleasant experience.  The inner ring is quite compact with lots of pleasant cobble-stoned and paved streets and can be crossed in about 20 minutes.  This is the most common way of getting around Vienna.

Cycling is also a popular option.  There are many cycle paths and lanes along major streets, in parks and by the rivers.  The capital’s compact size makes cycling attractive; you can reach most places of interest within half an hour.

Vienna Tours and Guides

Enjoy a full city tour and see every major sightseeing attraction in Vienna by bus.  Some tour operators also offer a tour of Vienna at night, allowing you to admire the spectacular panorama of city lights from the Danube Tower.  Boat rides down the Danube are also a notable inclusion with some tours.

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