Vienna International Airport (Schwechat) (VIE) to Vienna
The S7 S-Bahn to Wien Mitte is the cheapest rail option at a few euros, while the City Airport Train (CAT) does the same trip non-stop in about 16 minutes for a higher fare. ÖBB Railjet trains also run direct to Wien Hauptbahnhof.
Best for most people: S-Bahn S7. It costs a fraction of the CAT, takes only about 10 minutes longer and also stops at Wien Mitte for the U3 and U4.
All the options
| How | Time | How often | Price* | Hours | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| train S-Bahn S7 from the airport station (below the terminal) to Wien Mitte and Praterstern | about 25 min to Wien Mitte | about every 30 min, more often at peak times | about €4–5 for a ticket that covers the airport section plus the city zone | about 05:00–24:00; check last departures | Buy from the ÖBB or Wiener Linien machines and choose the ticket from the airport to Vienna, not just a city ticket. |
| train City Airport Train (CAT) non-stop to Wien Mitte | about 16 min | every 30 min | about €13–15 one way, cheaper online or as a return | about 06:00–23:30 | Comfortable with luggage space; marketed to visitors. |
| train ÖBB Railjet or regional trains to Wien Hauptbahnhof | about 15–20 min | about every 30 min | similar to the S7 airport ticket | most of the day; check the ÖBB timetable | Handy if your hotel is near the Hauptbahnhof or you are continuing by train. |
| bus Vienna Airport Lines buses to Westbahnhof and Schwedenplatz/Morzinplatz | about 25–45 min | about every 30 min | about €9–10 | most of the day, with some night departures | Useful for the city centre near Schwedenplatz. |
| taxi Taxi rank outside Arrivals, or airport taxi services with fixed prices booked at desks in the arrivals hall | about 20–30 min | about €40–55 to the centre | 24 h | Fixed-price airport services are often cheaper than the meter. Uber and Bolt also operate. |
*Approximate 2026 prices and times. Services change: check the operator before you fly, especially for late arrivals.
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Other airports
- Bratislava Airport (BTS) in Slovakia, about 55 km away, used by some low-cost flights, with buses to Vienna
Tips
- Do not buy only a Vienna city ticket for the S7: the airport is outside the core zone and needs the extra section.
- If you have a Vienna pass or weekly ticket for the core zone, you only need an extension ticket for the airport section.
- Wien Mitte connects to the U3 and U4 metro lines; Hauptbahnhof connects to the U1.
- The CAT and S7 leave from the same station below the terminal, so check the platform signs.
- At night after the last train, Vienna Airport Lines night buses or a taxi are the options.
Common questions
How much is a taxi from Vienna Airport to the city centre?
Expect about €40–55 to the inner districts. Fixed-price airport taxi or car services sold at desks in the arrivals hall, or booked online, are often cheaper than a metered taxi from the rank. Uber and Bolt also operate. The ride takes about 20–30 minutes outside rush hour.
Is the CAT worth it compared with the S7?
The CAT is non-stop and takes about 16 minutes, while the S7 takes about 25 minutes with a few stops, to the same Wien Mitte station. The S7 costs about €4–5 with the airport section, against about €13–15 for the CAT. For most travellers the S7 is the better value.
Do trains run from Vienna Airport at night?
Trains run roughly from 05:00 until around midnight; check last departures on the ÖBB or CAT timetable. After that, Vienna Airport Lines night buses run on some routes, and taxis are available 24 hours from the rank outside Arrivals. Plan ahead if your flight lands close to midnight.
Can I pay by card at Vienna Airport?
Yes. Ticket machines for the S7, Railjet and CAT accept bank cards, and tickets can also be bought in the Wiener Linien, ÖBB or CAT apps. Most taxis and the fixed-price airport services accept cards, but confirm with the driver before setting off.
Compiled by TonyPlan from airport and transport-operator information and travel knowledge; updated 2026-10-05. Anything we could not confirm is marked as approximate.