Travelling To Vienna

In light of its popularity as a visitor destination, Vienna is exceedingly well served by transportation options, with sea access being the only means not available. The road network provides quick and easy access for drivers or for those taking bus services, while trains provide connections from across the country and Europe. Air travel is the most convenient way for visitors to reach Vienna, and this is reflected in the efficiency of the city’s airport and its annual passenger figures.

By car

Austria is well served by its excellent road network, meaning that wherever you are driving from in the country, Vienna is relatively easy to get to. The Bundesstrassen are the country’s national roads (prefixed with a ‘B’) and provide primary connections between major destinations. From the cities north of the country, drivers should take the B7 south; from the south, take the B17 north; from the west, take the B1 east; and from the east, take the B10 west.

By rail

Rail connections are available between Vienna and national destinations as well as links with other European countries. The Westbahnhof, located two kilometres west of the city centre, links the city with western regions and Hungary, while the Südbahnhof, located an equal distance south of the city, provides links with Eastern Europe, Italy and the Balkans. From both stations, it’s possible to reach the city centre via other transportation (U-Bahn and tram).

By bus

The Eurolines bus company provides services between major EU cities and Vienna’s Wien-Mitte bus station, located on the eastern side of the city centre. For more information, visit the Vienna timetable page of their website at: http://www.eurolines-pass.com/index.php?class=106.

By air

Vienna International Airport, also known as Wien Schwechat, is the city’s principle airport and a busy facility handling close to 15 million passengers per year. The airport is situated 18kms east of the city centre and is well served by ground transportation options, which include the City Airport Train, the S-bahn commuter train, bus services and taxis.

Vienna International Airport

Vienna International Airport (VIE) is a busy facility operating two terminals that provide an essential gateway both to and from Austria’s capital city. Flights to a huge number of both domestic and international destinations are served throughout the year. Vienna International Airport is Austria’s biggest and busiest airport, with a passenger throughput of close to 15 million passengers per year. Both terminals are well equipped with passenger facilities, which include essentials such as ATMs and bureaux de change. Shopping options are plentiful and include well-known names such as Body Shop, Sunglass Hut and Tie Rack, while for food and refreshments; there are branches of The Dubliner, Rendezvous, Brahms & Lizt and Starbucks. Both terminals are equipped with Wifi capabilities.

Vienna airport transportation

The City Airport Train provides connections between the airport and the City Air Terminal at Wien Mitte, while the S-Bahn rail system connects the airport with both the Wien Mitte and Wien Nord railway stations and the Vienna U-Bahn system.

A public bus service provides connections between the airport and a variety of major destinations in and around the city centre including the Wien Mitte, Südbahnhof and Westbahnhof railway stations plus the Vienna International Centre and the Wien Schwedenplatz. An airport shuttle service is also available; call: +43 7007 35910 for more details.

Taxis can be found at a stand situated just north of the Arrivals area and they operate metered services to downtown Vienna and other destination within the city.