Transfer to/from - Vienna airport (VIE)

Transportation

Trains

The rapid transit (S-Bahn) train is an inexpensive way to travel between the city centre and Vienna Airport. Direct stops include Wien Hauptbahnhof, St. Pölten, Linz, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Bregenz and Graz. You can change trains at Wien Hauptbahnhof to travel to Klagenfurt, Brno, Prague, Győr and Budapest.

Travel time to Vienna central station is 15 minutes and to Wien Mitte is 25 min. Trains depart every 30 min.

Fare: from €4.10 (from/to Wien Mitte or Wien Hauptbahnhof, including travel on the entire Vienna public transport network).

The ÖBB (Tel +43 51717) ticket counter and the ticket vending machines are located in the Arrivals Hall. The airport platforms can be reached via a short walk through a covered walkway.

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On the other hand, the City Airport Train links the airport with the city centre in 16 min., from 6:08 am to 11:38 pm, with a frequency of 30 min. and a fare of €12.00. A counter is available in the Arrivals Hall, where you can get tickets and information.

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Regional buses

Vienna Airport Lines (Tel +43 51717) connects the Airport with the main transport hubs of Vienna. Their 3 routes serve all metro lines. Every 30 min., there are connections to the airport from Wien Westbahnhof and Wien Hauptbahnhof. Buses to the city centre (Morzinplatz/Schwedenplatz) run 24 hours a day and travel time is 20 min. Rates from €8.00.

International Buses

Nomago (Tel +386 1431 7777), RegioJet (Tel +420 222 222 221), Gepard Express (Tel +420 737 000 906), FlixBus (Tel +49 303 0013 7300) and Slovak Lines (Tel +421 255 422 734) offer services to different European cities, such as Zagreb, Brno, Praga, Múnich, Budapest, Györ, Cracovia, Przemys, Wroclaw, Sibiu, Bratislava and Ljubljana.

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Taxis

Vehicles available outside the main Arrivals Hall. Travel time to downtown Vienna is around 20 min. and the official operators are Airport Driver (Tel +43 122 822), Airport Services (Tel +43 170 073 3151), Airport Transfer Service (Tel +43 170 073 5905), Flughafentaxi (Tel +43 170 073 3141) and Taxi 40100 (Tel +43 140 100).

Caution

Use only the taxi rank directly in front of the Arrivals Hall or the "City Transfer" counter in the Arrivals Hall. If someone approaches you in the Arrivals Hall for a taxi service, it is best not to use it. This is an illegal business run by people who in many cases also do not have the required business license.

Car-sharing

You can find cars from the providers on level 0 of parking lot P3. The car park can be reached via a short covered underground passage. Service provided by SHARE NOW (Tel +43 1267 7111).

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.  1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening. If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time. If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications. If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.  2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive. Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff. It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver. On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.