Transportation in Vienna
Dissected by the meandering River Danube, Vienna is a vast metropolis. Explore its districts, each with its own flavour.Most attractions cluster in the Innere Stadt (centre) and the city's extensive public transport network makes getting around easy.In the centre, find the Old Town and, slightly east, the fun-filled Prater in Leopoldstadt and the Belvedere in Landstrasse. Step west to the arty Museum Quarter in Neubau, south to the shops and bars of bustling Mariahilf and east to the River Danube and Donaustadt. Head north to studenty Alsergrund.
Read more about transport from and to the airport
Underground
Vienna's five U-Bahn lines whisk passengers around the city. U1 links Reumannplatz and Leopoldau to the city centre (Innere Stadt). U4 links Vienna's northern and western suburbs to the centre, with the U2 serving the Museum Quarter. U3 connects Ottakring in the west to Simmering in the southeast and U6 follows the north-south line of the Gürtel.
Tram
With more than 30 routes and departures every five to ten minutes, Vienna's trams are an efficient way of getting around the city. Some trams travel underground. One of the best sightseeing bargains is a self-guided tour aboard tram lines 1 and 2, which take in most of Vienna's major sights.
Bus
The city's extensive bus network takes commuters to outlying suburbs. Night owls can make use of 21 night buses which run between 3am and 5am.
Train
The S-Bahn is convenient for getting to Vienna's outer districts and beyond. For visitors, S7, which travels from Mistelbach via Praterstern to the airport (Flughafen Wien), is the most useful.
Foot
Vienna's Old Town can easily be explored on foot. Walking also means that you don't miss any of the city's grand architecture or fine boutiques.
Rent your car
Several autobahn motorways lead into Vienna and once there you’ll find clear signs directing you to car parks. You can also park for short periods on the street with a pre-paid parking voucher that you can buy from tobacconists and Vienna’s metro stations.
Transportation Tips
Tickets bearing the acronym VOR can be used on any form of transport. A single ticket is valid for your entire journey even if you transfer between lines or mode of travel. Validate tickets to avoid a hefty fine. Vienna Card tourist pass holders are entitled to free public transport for 72 hours.
Special Transportation
Fiaker
Fiaker (horse-drawn carriages) pull up on Stephansplatz and in front of the Hofburg in the Innere Stadt. A 20-minute tour of the sights costs around €40. As the horses clip-clop through the cobbled streets, drivers point out Vienna's key landmarks.
