Airport & Arrival Information

Airport

Vienna Airport is located 25 km south of the city. It takes approximately 25–35 minutes by car to get to the city centre. Some low-cost airlines fly to the nearby Bratislava airport, located about 1 hour drive from Vienna.

Vienna Airport is very well connected to the city and traffic is rarely a problem. There are buses, trains, express trains and taxis around the clock. For a quick overview on schedules and transportation, please check the Austrian Federal Railway website:  https://www.oebb.at/en/.

City Airport Train (CAT)

This express train connects Vienna Airport with the city centre in a non‑stop ride. The CAT operates daily every 30 minutes from the airport 06:07–23:37 and from the city 05:37–23:07. It takes 16 minutes to Landstraße/Wien Mitte (connection to metro U3 and U4). Ticket vending machines are located in the airport’s arrivals/baggage area and at the CAT stations. Current prices at ticket vending machines are approximately €14.90 for a single ticket and €24.90 for a return ticket; please check on site or online for any recent changes. More information can be found here: https://www.cityairporttrain.com/en/

Train (OEBB)

The airport bus takes 20 to 40 minutes depending on traffic and destination. Three lines (VAB 1–3) operate from the airport bus terminal: VAB 1 to Westbahnhof via Hauptbahnhof every 30 minutes, VAB 2 to Morzinplatz/Schwedenplatz every 30 minutes, and VAB 3 hourly to Donauzentrum/Kagran. VAB 3 stops near the congress center.

One-way tickets cost €11 for adults, and return tickets are €20. Buy tickets on the bus (cash only), from machines at the airport, or online: https://www.viennaairportbus.com/en/

Taxi

When leaving the arrival halls, follow signs to the official taxi stands. An average taxi journey from Vienna Airport to downtown takes about 25–40 minutes and costs approx. €37–€45 one-way for up to four people (fixed rates include most surcharges; luggage fees may apply extra for larger groups). Request an ‘Airport Taxi’ (or German ‘Flughafentaxi’) for trips back to the airport to secure a fixed price.

Main Taxi Companies:
+43 1 40100 or +43 1 31300

Avoid unofficial taxis outside stands to prevent overcharges.

Pre-booked transfer

Avoid unofficial taxis outside stands to prevent overcharges. To book a transfer in advance is highly
recommendable and the companies will offer you fixed rates from €27 to €38 to the city center.