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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 Regional train, Express train, Suburban train (called “S-Bahn”), Airport Bus, Taxi, Welcome Pickup, Uber or Car Sharing.
⏱️ The fastest transfer is by Regional train
💸 The cheapest transfer is by Regional train & Suburban train
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 (Central Station “Hauptbahnhof”, Praterstern, Mitte)
| Transport | Travel time | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regional train ⏱️ 💸 | 15 Min. | 4,30 € | Details |
| Express train | 16 Min. | 11 € | Details |
| Suburban train 💸 | 25 Min. | 4,30 € | Details |
| Airport Bus | 30 Min. | 8 € | Details |
| Taxi | 25 Min. | 35‑45 € | Details |
| Welcome Pickup | 25 Min. | 45 € | Details |
| Uber | 25 Min. | 30‑40 € | Details |
| Carsharing | 25 Min. | Individ. | Details |
Additional note: 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.
Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
⏱️ 15 minutesCost:
💸 4,30 € ppDescription:
Regional train ‘Railjet’ (RJ) from Vienna Airport (Train station next to Arrival Hall/Platform 1 & 2) to Vienna Central Station “Hauptbahnhof” in the city center
Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
16 minutesCost:
11 €Description:
‘City Airport Train’ (CAT) from Vienna Airport (Train station next to Arrival Hall/Platform 3) to the City Air Terminal in “Wien Mitte” (15 minutes from Stephansdom) + City Check-In
Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
25 minutesCost:
💸 4,30 € ppDescription:
S-Bahn line ‘S7’ from Vienna Airport (Train station next to Arrival Hall/Platform 1 & 2) to central stops “Wien Mitte” & “Praterstern”, directly in the city center
Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
30 minutesCost:
8 € ppDescription:
Bus line ‘VAL 1’ from Vienna Airport (Bus station in front of Terminal 3) to Vienna Central Station “Hauptbahnhof Wien”, directly in the city center
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 Welcome Pickup ↗
Travel time:
25 minutes (+pickup)Cost:
45 €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 minutes (+pickup)Cost:
30-40 €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 minutes (+pickup)Cost:
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