Vienna-Schwechat is Vienna's international airport, which is located 16 kilometers from the city. The air gateway of the capital is the largest in Austria.
To the city center
Public transportation runs from the airport to the city, and you can also take a cab or rent a car.
Public transportation
CAT train
.The train departs from the City Airport Train/CAT station (follow the green-colored signs). It runs non-stop to Wien Mitte station.
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Schedule: from 06:08 to 23:38, trains run every 30 min. Travel time: 16 min.
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The fare is 11 EUR, children under 15 can ride for free. You can buy a ticket online at website or use the machine at the station.
The S-Bahn
The S-Bahn trains are considered an economical option to get to the city, yet fast and comfortable. The stop in the center is Wien Mitte. To find the station near the airport, follow the S7 sign. You'll find the elevator opposite the exit from the lounge where you were given your luggage, then take it down to the platform.
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Operation time: from 05:18 to 00:18. The drive will last - about 25 minutes.
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Price: 4,20 EUR. You can buy tickets on site or you can use the machines at the station ..
Vienna Airport Lines buses
Transportation stops right at the airport exit. In the center, the stop is called Vienna Morzinplatz / Schwedenplatz. More detailed information can be found on the website.
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Operation schedule: from 6:00 to 23:30, with buses running every 30 minutes.
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It takes 20 minutes to get to the center.
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Price: 8 EUR; children 6-15 years old - 4 EUR; no ticket fee for children under 6 years old.
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Where to buy. You can purchase your ticket from the driver or at the AirportLines ticket office in the arrivals hall.
Taxi
You can order in advance online or pick up a car right at the exit in the parking lot.
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Price: 2,5 EUR per boarding. The total trip will cost - from 40 EUR.
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Trip duration: 20 minutes.
Auto rental
You can book a car at the rental desk at the airport or online at a website (e.g. rentalcars).
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The price for a day's rental will be about 30 EUR.
To the train station
Train
To get to the Vienna Hauptbahnhof (Vienna Central Station), take the RJX or RJ train. All transportation information is listed above.
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Trip time is 15 min.
Vienna Airport Lines buses
Transportation runs on the route Vienna Airport - Westbahnhof (west railway station), the route passes through the main railway station Hauptbahnhof. Detailed transportation information is posted above.
The journey will take: about 20-30 minutes.
To the central bus station
There is no direct connection between the airport and the bus station (Vienna International Busterminal), you can follow this route:
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Take the CAT or S-Bahn train to Wien Mitte station.
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Walk 90 meters to the subway station Landstraße.
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Take the U3 subway line and travel 4 stops to Erdberg station.
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Walk 350 meters to Vienna International Busterminal bus station.
Train and train information is posted above. The subway fare is EUR 2.40. You can find a metro map on the site.
