How to get from Vienna airport to the center

The Vienna-Schwechat airport is only 18 kilometers from the center of Vienna . In addition to nearby, is very well connected to the city center, you will have several options to choose from depending on the area where you stay . We tell you how to go from the Vienna airport to the city center with all the transport options.

1. Train

In the same airport there is a train station where two companies operate: CAT and ÖBB. There are machines to take tickets from the two companies in the arrivals area . To get to the tracks, follow the signs and exit through the floor -1.

The fastest and most convenient way to get from Vienna Airport to the center is the City Airport Train. It is a direct train that takes only 16 minutes to reach the Wien Mitte central station without intermediate stops. Once there you can connect with lines 3 and 4 of the metro or with tram 1. A train passes every half hour from 6: 09h to 23: 39h . They are perfectly equipped to leave your luggage. Also, they have WiFi on board and plugs in case you have run out of battery during the flight .

2. Bus

This bus connects Vienna Airport with the city bus station in just 15 minutes. It's to be played from the Erdberg metro stop (line 3) , just outside of Vienna. You will probably have to change trains to get to your accommodation, but it is still a very practical way to get from the Vienna airport to the center.

Buses run every hour from 5: 05h to 22: 05h and the ticket costs € 5 . You can buy it online or directly to the driver. The best part is that it will be free for you if you have the Vienna Pass . It can be used from the day before the validation until the day after the expiry of the card, which includes free access to the main monuments of Vienna.

3. Taxi

With all the public transport options available to get from the Vienna airport to the center, we do not see much point in taking a taxi. They can be useful if you arrive at dawn or carry a lot of luggage . The journey takes about 20 minutes depending on your final destination and traffic. The price is around € 35 . Be sure to follow the directions to get to the taxi stand and avoid anyone who offers transportation, you can get much more expensive.

There is also the possibility of booking the Vienna Airport Transfer online so that the driver will wait for you in the arrivals area and take you to the door of your hotel.

4. Car

At the Vienna airport there are a multitude of car rental companies. If your route starts in Vienna, getting to the center from the airport is very simple. It takes about 20 minutes following the A4 motorway , which is perfectly signposted. There is no toll to pay, but a vignette is required to travel through Austria . It costs € 8.90 for 10 days. Keep in mind that this system is very common in other countries of central Europe, so if you have to leave the country better consult it with your car rental company.