Vienna-Schwechat Airport(German) Flughafen Wien-Schwechat) or Vienna International Airport(English) Vienna International Airport ) is the largest airport in Austria and is located near the city of Schwechat, 18 km southeast of Vienna.

You can get from the airport to the center of Vienna by train, high-speed shuttle train, bus or taxi.

by train

The most economical way to get from Vienna Airport to the city center is S7 trains of the S-Bahn (Schnellbahn) intracity railway. When leaving the arrivals hall, look for the logo - two red brackets on a white background. The elevator to the platform is located opposite the exit from the baggage claim area.

Electric trains follow on the route Schwechat Airport - Landstrasse Wien Mitte station every half hour every day

• from the station Landstrasse Wien Mitte to the airport(Flughafen Wien station) from 4:30 to 23:45 every 30 minutes;
• from airport to station Landstrasse Wien Mitte every 30 minutes from 04:53 to 00:17 every 30 minutes.

Travel time by train from Vienna airport to the city- approximately 25 minutes.

Electric train route You can look at the map and get off at the stop you need to transfer to the metro or ground transport.
At Landstrasse Wien Mitte station you can change to the green metro line U4 or the orange metro line U3, which is located 3 stations away from the bus station.

Buy a train ticket You can do this at the tourist information center at the airport or at the machines located at the airport and at the Landstrasse Wien Mitte station. Please note that the machines do not accept large bills over 50 EUR
If you only need to make one trip from the airport to your final destination (hotel, apartment) or vice versa, then purchase two tickets: one for travel by train in the airport tariff zone, the second for travel by metro to your final destination (Vienna and the airport are located in adjacent tariff zones) . Thus, one way fare 4.40 EUR , including a train ride and a trip on Viennese public transport to your final destination (hotel, apartment).
If you have a Vienna-Card or a multi-day Vienna pass public transport (24 hour ticket, 72 hour ticket or weekly ticket), then you only need to purchase one train ticket for 2.20 EUR to cross the airport tariff zone.

Compost You need both tickets at the beginning of the journey, or buy tickets, the validity of which begins immediately.

by bus

From Vienna Airport you can also reach the city by Vienna Airport Lines buses.
Bus schedules and stops can be found on the Vienna Airport website.
Travel time depends on the bus route and the distance from the airport of your final destination (hotel, apartment).
Baggage transportation by bus: 1 place is free.

From Vienna airport to city center

Stop: Morzinplatz/Schwedenplatz.
Travel time by bus from Vienna Airport to the city - 20 minutes.
Buses follow:

• from the Morzinplatz/Schwedenplatz stop to airport daily: 0:30; 2.00; from 4:00 to 23:30, every 30 minutes;
• from the airport to the Morzinplatz/Schwedenplatz stop daily: 1:20; 2:50; from 4:50 to 0:20, every 30 minutes.

From Vienna Airport to West Station and Vienna Meidling Station

Stops: Vienna Meidling Station (Dörflerstrasse) and West Station.
Travel time:

• to the Western Station - 45 minutes,
• to Vienna-Meidling/Dörflerstrasse train station - 30 minutes

Buses follow:

• from Western Station to the airport daily: from 5:10 to 23:10, every 30 minutes;
• from Vienna Meidling station to the airport daily: from 5:25 to 23:25, every 30 minutes;
• from the airport via Vienna Meidling station to West Station daily: from 6:05 to 0:04 every 30 minutes.

Kaisermühlen Vienna International Center VIC - Kagran

Stops: Donaumarina, Hotel Hilton Danube, Kaisermühlen Vienna Int. Centre, Julius-Payer-Gasse, Donauzentrum, Kagraner Brücke.
Travel time- from 17 to 42 minutes.
Buses follow:

• from the Kagran stop to the airport daily from 5:58 to 18:58 every hour;
• from the airport to the Kagran stop daily from 7:10 to 20:10 every hour.

Vienna Airport Lines bus tickets

Vienna Airport Lines bus ticket prices:

• one way - 8 EUR,
• if you have a Vienna-Card - 7 EUR,
• children under 15 years old - 4 EUR,
• children under 6 years old - free.

To buy tickets You can take the bus from the tourist information center at the airport or directly on the bus.

by high-speed shuttle train

From Vienna Airport you can reach the city by high-speed train CAT (City Airport Train). When leaving the arrivals hall, look for the CAT logo.

The CAT high-speed train follows non-stop on the route Schwechat Airport - Landstrasse Wien Mitte station every 30 minutes every day.

At Landstrasse Wien Mitte station you can change to the green metro line U4 or the orange metro line U3, which is located 3 stations away from the bus station.

Travel time by high-speed shuttle train from Vienna Airport to the city - about 16 minutes.

Ticket price for high-speed train:

• one way - 11 EUR,
• "round trip" (return ticket) - 17 EUR,
• if you have a Vienna-Card: one way - 10 EUR, round trip - 16 EUR,
• children under 14 years old - free.

To buy a ticket You can use the high-speed train at the tourist information center at the airport or at the machines located at the airport on the appropriate platform (when leaving the arrivals hall, look for the CAT logo), as well as at the Landstrasse Wien Mitte station. If you have a Vienna-Card, you can purchase a ticket from the conductor.

Buy tickets for the high-speed train to the airport entitles the passenger to check-in for the flight

If you are going to the airport, That a CAT high-speed train ticket entitles you to check-in for your flight directly at Landstrasse Wien Mitte station at City Check-In and receive boarding pass at any time on the day of departure (at least 2.5 hours before departure). You can even drop off your luggage at the City Terminal and travel light to the airport.

by taxi

You can get from Vienna Airport to the city by taxi - this is the most comfortable, but also the most expensive form of transport. It’s worth using if you have a lot of luggage, are traveling with small children, or love comfort and are willing to pay for it.

Take a taxi you can do it right at the airport.

You can save money by ordering an airport transfer in advance and pay about 29 EUR. This can be done on the website - www.red-cab.at. It is also possible to order a minibus.
If your plane is late, then you don’t have to worry that there will be problems with the transfer: the service will track your flight and meet you on time (the driver will meet you with a sign with your name on it).

Taxi payment possible in cash or by bank card, tips are optional but appreciated.

The cost of travel by taxi is determined by the meter, there is an additional fee for boarding (about 2.5 EUR). From Vienna Airport to the city center it will be approximately 40 EUR.

Travel time By taxi from the airport to the center of Vienna will be about 20 minutes.

Uber taxi operates in Vienna.

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.

A visit to Vienna leaves no one indifferent.

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 information desk tourist 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 - reasonable and quick way transfer

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

• In special machines located on the territory of the airport terminal.
• At tourist information centers.
• 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 Railway card, which will come in handy on your travels, the fare will already 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 route still goes to railway: you need to take the Rex train and get on it to central station Krems.

Puchberg am Schneeberg

This tiny town with a population of only 2.5 thousand people has been impressing travelers for centuries with its tranquil natural landscapes and 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 Forchtenstein.

Forchtenstein Fortress

The route to get there will take no more than an hour, and you can get there using direct train With central station Vienna.

Vienna - a beautiful 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.

Vienna Airport Schwechat be at a distance 16 km east of the city center. We'll tell you about all the possible ways to get there: by public transport (low-cost method), by taxi (expensive method).

If you are looking for a specific way to get from and to Vienna Airport, our table of contents below will help you:

By taxi

This is perhaps the most expensive, but also the most convenient way get from the airport to the center of Vienna.

But if you are traveling with a family or a group of friends, then ordering a transfer from Vienna airport is very affordable and convenient.

The best option is to book a taxi in advance through a reliable company, KiwiTaxi. The price is fixed. This means that if you get stuck in traffic, you don't have to pay extra. Transfer cost from 2600 rub. There is no need to pay a tip to the driver. Everything is already included in the transfer price.

This is one of the most convenient, fastest and inexpensive ways to get from the airport to the center of Vienna. The route of this high-speed train runs from the airport to central region Vienna (Mitte/Landstraße).

All the main attractions of Vienna are located in Landstraße: Belvedere, City Park and others.

Travel time: 16 minutes.

Schedule

From the center of Vienna to the airport the train runs daily, every 30 minutes, s 5:36 morning until 23:06 evenings.

In the opposite direction, from the airport to the center, a high-speed train runs daily, every half an hour, With 6:09 morning until 23:39 evenings.

How much does the ticket cost?

One way ticket costs 12 euro, round trip 19 Euro.

Children under 14 years old can travel on the train for free.

Helpful tip: you can purchase a Vienna Tourist Card, and then travel by express train to the airport will cost you less: 10 euro - one way, 16 Euro - round trip.

Another helpful advice: When you buy an express ticket from Vienna Airport, you can also buy a multi-day pass for public transport. More on this below.

How to find?

Finding CAT express trains in the city center or at the airport is easy.

IN center of Vienna: you need a metro station Landstraße (U3/U4). Follow the signs; they will lead you to the terminal with trains to Vienna Airport.

IN airport Also follow the green signs indicating which direction to go to the express trains.

Where and how to buy a ticket?

The easiest way to buy a ticket is on the official City Airport Train CAT website.

Along with express train tickets, you can also buy a public transport pass.

The passes are valid for the metro, tram, buses within the city of Vienna and are available on 24 , 48 And 72 hours.

Tickets can also be purchased at special terminals before boarding the train, at tourist information centers at the airport and in the city.

Express train S7

The route of this train is similar to the route of the previous CAT train (airport - Vienna city centre). But the S7 train makes a number of stops. And perhaps your hotel is located close to one of the stops:

Travel time from the airport to the center of Vienna: 25 minutes.

Schedule

The train from Vienna city center to the airport runs daily, every half an hour, With 4:31 morning until 23:46 evenings.

The train from the airport to the center runs daily, every 30 minutes, s 4:54 morning until 00:18 nights.

Buy ticket and cost

It is most convenient to buy tickets for the S7 express train at special terminals at the airport or at the Vienna train station (Wien Mitte-Landstraße Bahnhof). Tickets are also available online and at tourist information centers at the airport.

If you have a travel pass 24, 48 or 72 hour, you will only need to buy one additional ticket for 3.90 Euro. When boarding, activate only the additional ticket.

If you do not have travel cards, you need to buy two tickets at 3.90 euros per person one way and activate both tickets when boarding the train.

Buses from/to Vienna Airport

The bus is in a good way get from the airport to the center, provided that you are not traveling during rush hour ( 8-9 morning, 6-7 evenings).

Buses run even at night, when express trains have already finished their work.

Traffic jams can occur during peak hours in Vienna.

There are three stops in Vienna with buses to the airport.

Buses from the center of Vienna to the airport and back (line 1185)

Bus number: 1185 .

Travel time: 20 minutes.

Buses from West Station (route 1187)

Route 1187 has two stops:

Buses route 1183

Bus line 1183 runs to and from Vienna Airport with the following stops:

Vienna airport bus fares

Buses cost one way 8 euros(if you own tourist card Vienna, then 7 euros).

Children under 6 years old travel free of charge. From 6 to 15 years - for 4 euros.

Bus tickets can be purchased at the airport at the tourist center or directly from the driver.

You can read about buses on the official website of the carrier. Getting from Vienna airport to the city center and back is not at all difficult, even for a person who has never been there. Whether you take a taxi, train or bus is up to you. We wish you a pleasant journey.

If you have arrived in Vienna, your journey is most likely just beginning. After all, a large number of budget buses run from Vienna to other European cities.

Car rental at Vienna Airport

Did you know that it's easy to travel all over Europe from Vienna? The city is located almost in the center of the continent. One of the most popular routes - from Vienna to Budapest - can be covered by car in a few hours. It's only 60 km to Bratislava. And to Prague - 250 km along highways.

It is possible to implement all these ideas on vacation if you have your own car at hand.

You can rent a small car at Vienna Airport. All available options are presented on the rentalcars.com website.

Renting a car at Vienna Airport will be slightly more expensive than in the city center.

Hotels near Vienna Airport

If you come to Vienna for the day and fly early in the morning to another country, it is better to stay close to the airport. The following hotels are located either within walking distance or a few kilometers from Vienna Airport. Most offer free shuttles to their terminals.

From the article you learned how to get to Vienna Airport from the city center in all possible ways.

• 3 options to get from the airport and which one is more convenient
• Which hotels to choose near the airport
• Recommendations for excursions, even if you are here for just a few hours.

Find the best flight tickets to Vienna.

Vienna International Airport currently has three terminals. The airport has two runways.

Vienna International Airport Map

The photo shows the arrival point at Vienna Airport. Studying the map will help you figure out where to go to get your luggage. Where the train from the airport stops (green square on the left). How to find buses and taxis, and where to exchange money.

Online departure/arrival board

How to get from Vienna airport to the city

If you are traveling without your family, it is better to take the CAT train from the airport. This is the most cheap option or hire a private transfer - for those who want maximum comfort.

Trains from Vienna International Airport

Train CAT

This is perhaps the most popular transport option. CAT will take you from international airport Vienna to the city center (Landstrasse/Wien Mitte) in just 16 minutes.

Since the Wien Mitte stop itself is located almost in the city center and there are bus and tram stops next to it, you can get from here to almost anywhere in Vienna.

CAT trains depart every 30 minutes, operating hours are from 06.05 to 23.35.

I recommend booking tickets online in advance, this will save you a lot of time. The price is the same at the box office and on the website.

S-Bahn

There is also commuter trains- S7, moving in the direction of Floridsdorf, which makes several stops along the way.

In total, the journey from the airport to the center (Wien Mitte) takes them 24 minutes.

• Just 100 meters from the arrivals hall, it is ideal for a quick stopover in Vienna.
• Even though I have only visited this hotel once, it is definitely on my list to recommend.
• The hotel is clean and modern, and most importantly, it has excellent sound insulation.

• More recently, another one opened, also located at the airport.

Schwechat Airport is only 12 km from Vienna itself, so you can stay in the city, an excellent option is, which is close to Wien Mitte station, where CAT trains run to the airport.

Some good options in this district:

• The Hilton Vienna 5* hotel is located near the station next to the beautiful Stadtpark city park.

• Another option is located a five-minute walk from the station, also located in the Landstrasse area.

• Cheap hotel with breakfast can be booked in