How to get from Vienna Airport (VIE) ✈️ to the City Center
Vienna International Airport (VIE), also known as Flughafen Wien-Schwechat, is the largest airport in Austria and is located about 18 km southeast of the main city center. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown Vienna by Express train, Regional train, Suburban train (called “S-Bahn”), Airport Bus, Taxi, Welcome Pickups (Private Transfer), Uber or Car Sharing.
This guide compares all available airport transfers at Vienna Airport (VIE) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and links to book or buy tickets.
Transfer comparison
Overview of all transfer options from Vienna Airport to the City Center (e.g. Central Station “Hauptbahnhof” & “Wien Mitte”)
Transport | Travel time | Cost | ||
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Express train | 16 Min. | 14,90 € | Details | |
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Regional train | 15 Min. | 4,40 € | Details |
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Suburban train | 25 Min. | 4,40 € | Details |
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Airport Bus | 30 Min. | 9,50 € | Details |
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Taxi | 25 Min. | 35‑45 € | Details |
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Welcome Pickups |
25 Min. | 60 € | Details |
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Uber | 25 Min. | 35‑45 € | Details |
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Carsharing | 25 Min. | Individ. | Details |
Notices:
• There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked transfer (e.g. via Welcome Pickups) is the more faster and comfortable option.
• The optimal transfer depends on the number of travelers, budget and available time.
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Travel tips and recommendations for a great stay in Vienna:
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Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
16 minutesCost:
14,90 € ppDescription:
Express train ‘City Airport Train (CAT)’ from “Flughafen Wien” (train station next to Arrival Hall) to City Air Terminal in “Wien Mitte” (Innere Stadt), free WLAN
Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
15 minutesCost:
4,40 € ppDescription:
Regional train ‘Railjet (RJ)‘ from “Vienna Airport” (Station next to Arrival Hall, platforms 1 & 2) to the central “Hauptbahnhof Wien“ (Vienna Main Station)
Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
25 minutesCost:
4,40 € ppDescription:
S-Bahn line ‘S7’ from “Flughafen Wien” (Train station next to Arrival Hall, platforms 1 & 2) to central stops “Wien Mitte” & “Praterstern”, directly in the city center
Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
30 minutesCost:
9,50 € ppDescription:
Bus line ‘VAL 1’ from “Flughafen Wien” (Bus stop in front of Terminal 3) to “Hauptbahnhof Wien” in the city; ride without intermediate stop
Official local taxis
Travel time:
25 minutesCost:
35-45 €Description:
Taxi from Vienna Airport (all terminals) to central Vienna, Vienna Central Station or directly to your accommodation in the city
Book a Private Transfer ↗
Travel time:
25 minutesCost:
60 €Description:
Comfortable private transfer (via Welcome Pickups) from Vienna Airport (Nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to central Vienna or to your accommodation in the city
Order an Uber ride ↗
Travel time:
25 minutesCost:
35‑45 €Description:
Uber from Vienna Airport (pick-up location according to Uber app) to central Vienna, Central Station or to your accommodation
Check local providers ↗
Travel time:
25 minutesCost:
Depending on selected carDescription:
Share Now from Vienna Airport (parking lot 3, level 0) to the city center, Vienna Central Station or to your accommodationRoute from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to central Vienna (Central Station “Hauptbahnhof”)
Things to know about Vienna:
1. Napoleon occupied Vienna in 1805 & 1809
2. Vienna has the water of mountain sources in its water supply system
3. The Vienna Zoo (Tiergarten Schönbrunn) is the world’s oldest and only baroque zoo