VIE Airport Transportation: Getting from Vienna International Airport to the City Centre

For a direct rail connection into Vienna, compare the S-Bahn S7 with ÖBB Railjet and Intercity trains according to your destination. Vienna Airport connects to the city through suburban rail as well as these longer-distance services.

S-Bahn S7 to Wien Mitte

The S7 normally takes about 25 minutes to Wien Mitte, with trains every 30 minutes. The fare to Wien Mitte or Wien Hauptbahnhof is from €4.10, including travel across Vienna’s public transport network. Check the official site before you go, as services and fares can change.

ÖBB Railjet and Intercity to Wien Hauptbahnhof

Railjet and Intercity trains connect the airport with Wien Hauptbahnhof in about 15 minutes. They also serve Wien Meidling, although some journeys require a change at Wien Hauptbahnhof. If your destination is not by the main station, check the full journey before choosing this option.

For a broader explanation of Vienna’s network and ticket choices, the Vienna public transport guide covers lines and getting around the city.

Vienna Airport Bus routes connect the airport with several parts of Vienna, with journey times depending on the destination. The services connect with all Vienna underground lines.

• VAB1: runs between the airport, Wien Hauptbahnhof and Wien Westbahnhof; the journey takes 40 minutes.
• VAB2: connects the airport with Wien Morzinplatz/Schwedenplatz in about 20 minutes and runs daily around the clock.
• VAB3: connects the airport with Wien Donauzentrum via VIC Uno-City; the journey takes 40 minutes.

Half-hourly airport connections run from Wien Westbahnhof and Wien Hauptbahnhof. You can find the bus stops on the airport map. For step-free access, Vienna Airport Lines and Postbus use ramps or wheelchair lifts and have designated wheelchair spaces.

Choose a connection into the city first, then continue from its arrival point toward central Vienna. Wien Mitte, Wien Hauptbahnhof and Wien Morzinplatz/Schwedenplatz are among the destinations served by the train and bus options described above; the right one depends on where you’re headed next.

For a city-centre stay at Pension Lerner, the arrival point is only one part of the route. If you plan to continue on foot, a one-day Vienna walk from the Old Town to the Ring offers a route through the city.

Check the onward public transport connection from the station or bus stop that suits your arrival, especially if you’re travelling with luggage.

ÖBB ticket counters are in the arrivals hall, and vending machines are in the arrivals hall, platform passages and on the platforms. The airport rail platforms are reached from arrivals by a short, weather-protected route, which is barrier-free.

For bus travel, check the airport map for stop locations and confirm the current service details before setting out. If you need step-free bus access, Vienna Airport Lines and Postbus provide ramps or wheelchair lifts and designated wheelchair spaces.