Vienna airport to city centre
Prices and journey times checked 2026-11-11. Always confirm with the operator before you travel.
Vienna International (VIE) is about 18 km southeast of the centre.
How long it takes and how often
Until the end of October 2027 the CAT runs as a bus to Wien Mitte, about 21 minutes. Railjet trains reach Hauptbahnhof in about 15 minutes. The S7 only goes as far as St. Marx.
Options and prices
- OBB train or S7 into Vienna: about 5.50 EUR
- CAT (now by bus): about 14.90 EUR
- Vienna Airport Bus: about 11 EUR
- Taxi: about 25 to 42 EUR, depending on the company
Where to buy tickets
- Train: ÖBB counter in the arrivals hall. ÖBB machines in the arrivals hall, at the platform passages and on the platforms. ÖBB app too
- Railjet: you can buy from the crew on board for about 3.00 EUR extra. S7 and REX 7: Not possible on board
- Vienna Airport Bus (about 11 EUR): buy online, at machines at the airport and Westbahnhof, or from the driver on the bus
- CAT bus to Wien Mitte (about 14.90 EUR): buy online (valid 6 months), at machines or at kiosks at the stops. Buying from the driver is not confirmed
- Tourist-Info Flughafen Wien in the arrivals hall, daily 09:00 to 18:00
Vienna Airport (official site) ↗
Once you arrive
- Metro and tram in Vienna
- Trains from Vienna
- Tips and apps for Vienna
- Vienna to Budapest by Train: The Ultimate Railjet Travel Guide (2026)
- Vienna to Prague by Train: Tickets, Times and Tips for Visitors (2026)
Frequently asked questions
How do I get from Vienna airport to the city centre?
Vienna International (VIE) is about 18 km southeast of the centre. Until the end of October 2027 the CAT runs as a bus to Wien Mitte, about 21 minutes. Railjet trains reach Hauptbahnhof in about 15 minutes. The S7 only goes as far as St. Marx.
How much does it cost to get from Vienna airport to the centre?
OBB train or S7 into Vienna: about 5.50 EUR. CAT (now by bus): about 14.90 EUR. Vienna Airport Bus: about 11 EUR. Taxi: about 25 to 42 EUR, depending on the company.
Where do I buy tickets at Vienna airport?
Train: ÖBB counter in the arrivals hall. ÖBB machines in the arrivals hall, at the platform passages and on the platforms. ÖBB app too Railjet: you can buy from the crew on board for about 3.00 EUR extra. S7 and REX 7: Not possible on board Vienna Airport Bus (about 11 EUR): buy online, at machines at the airport and Westbahnhof, or from the driver on the bus CAT bus to Wien Mitte (about 14.90 EUR): buy online (valid 6 months), at machines or at kiosks at the stops. Buying from the driver is not confirmed Tourist-Info Flughafen Wien in the arrivals hall, daily 09:00 to 18:00
Any tips for the airport transfer in Vienna?
Railjet or REX 7 to Hauptbahnhof is the cheapest fast option during the works. The airport bus goes direct to Schwedenplatz and Karlsplatz.