Vienna is known for its excellently organized public transport, and using the metro, tram and bus is simple and efficient. In this guide, you will find out how to move around the city easily and conveniently!
🎫 Types of tickets and their prices
There are several options depending on the length of stay:
- ✅ One-time ticket – €2.40 (children: €1.20)
- ✅ 24h ticket – €8.00
- ✅ 48h ticket – €14.10
- ✅ 72h ticket – €17.10
- ✅ 7-day ticket - €22.60 (paper version) / €19.70 (digital version)
- ✅ Vienna City Card - from €17 (allows discounts on attractions)
🛒 Where to buy tickets?
- 📍 Vending machines at metro stations
- 📍 Official branches Wiener Linien
- 📍 Shops and kiosks
- 📍 WienMobil app (iOS and Android)
- 📍 With the tram driver (more expensive – €2.60 instead of €2.40)
✅ How to Use the Card Correctly?
It is very important to validate the tickets before entering the transport:
- 📌 The blue validation machines are at the entrances to the metro and suburban stations.
- 📌 In trams and buses, validation is done inside the vehicle.
- ⚠ If you do not validate the ticket, you risk a fine of €105!
🎟 Benefits and discounts
- 👶 Children up to 6 years old - free
- 👦 Children up to 15 years old - free on weekends and holidays
- 👴 People 65+ - ticket 1.50 €
- 🐕 Dogs - only allowed with a muzzle and €1.20 ticket
✈ How to get to the airport?
Standard tickets are not valid for transportation to the airport, there are already three options:
- 🚄City Airport Train (CAT) – 16 minutes to the center (fastest, but most expensive)
- 🚆 S-Bahn line S7 – cheapest, but takes longer
- 🚌 Vienna Airport Lines - bus lines with multiple stops in Vienna
🚇 Best Lines for Tourists
- 🔴 U1 (red line) – leads to the center and Stefansplatz
- 🟢 U4 (green line) – connects Schönbrunn with the center
- 🚋 Tram D - visits the most important sights
💡 Tips for saving and better organization
- 💰 Vienna City Card is the best option for a longer stay
- 📆 If you are in Vienna for a day - take it 24h ticket
- 👨👩👧👦 Families can use free transport for children up to 15 years old
- ⚠ The single ticket is not valid for breaks during the journey!
- 🌙 Night transport is available via **N-bus lines**
Public transport in Vienna is fast and simple. By buying the right ticket, you will avoid fines and easily visit all the sights. Plan ahead and enjoy the ride! 🚋🏛