Vienna Public Transport: Tickets, Lines and Getting Around

Vienna’s network combines underground trains, trams and buses, so you can choose between direct connections and routes with a change. Wiener Linien operates 5 underground lines, 29 tram lines and 135 bus routes, and says the network serves around 2.4 million passengers daily.

For a quick orientation, think of the underground as the backbone for longer cross-city trips, with trams and buses serving additional stops and connections.

The lines at each station can help you choose a route: Herrengasse is served by U3; Schottentor by U2, trams 37, 38, 40, 41, 42, 43 and 44, and bus 1A; and Schottenring by U2 and U4.

For a visual overview before setting out, search for a Vienna metro map that also shows connecting tram and bus routes. That broader view can help you spot a useful interchange rather than focusing only on underground stations.

The 7 Days VIENNA ticket covers unlimited journeys on underground trains, trams and buses in Vienna’s core zone for seven days from the chosen start date. It costs €25.20 and remains valid until 1:00 a.m. on the eighth day. Special express bus lines, such as the airport bus, are excluded.

A 31 Days VIENNA ticket is listed from €65.20. Compare the validity periods with how long you plan to use public transport, and check the official site before you go for current fares and ticket conditions.

If you buy a paper 7 Days VIENNA ticket, validate it before your first journey. A ticket bought online through the WienMobil ticket shop or app displays its validity period. For other tickets that still require validation, validate immediately after boarding a tram or bus and before taking a seat; at underground stations, use the marked ticket-required barriers.

Schottentor is about a 7-minute walk from Pension Lerner, a three-star bed and breakfast in Vienna. It connects U2 with tram lines 37, 38, 40, 41, 42, 43 and 44, as well as bus 1A.

Herrengasse is served by U3, while Schottenring connects U2 and U4. At Schottenring, tram lines 1 and 31 and bus 3A also serve the stop. Check the route map for the station and line combination that best matches your destination.

Wiener Linien identifies Schottentor and Schottenring on U2, and Herrengasse on U3, among its underground stations in its accessibility information. Check Wiener Linien’s current accessibility details when planning a route around step-free access.

If you’re arriving by air, the trip from Vienna International Airport to the city centre has its own transport choices. The Vienna International Airport to city centre guide covers that journey.

Walking can make sense for short trips around the centre, while public transport is useful when your destination is farther away or a direct line saves time. The Vienna city centre is about a 10-minute walk from the hotel; the surrounding underground, tram and bus stops offer alternatives when you want to cover more ground.

To plan a day on foot, the route in this one-day Vienna walking itinerary runs from the Old Town to the Ring. You can combine walking with a tram or underground journey where the route suits your plans.

Does the 7 Days VIENNA ticket include the airport bus?

No. The ticket covers underground trains, trams and buses in Vienna’s core zone, but special express bus lines such as the airport bus are excluded.

Do paper tickets need to be validated?

A paper 7 Days VIENNA ticket needs validation before its first journey. Other tickets that require validation must be validated as you board a tram or bus, or at the marked barriers for the underground.

Which lines serve Schottentor?

Schottentor is served by underground line U2, tram lines 37, 38, 40, 41, 42, 43 and 44, and bus 1A.