Getting to Vienna (Train) and other Vienna, Austria Transportation Tips

'Mode': TO
Category: Train
Getting TO/AROUND: Vienna is easily reached by train from major centres around central Europe. Travellers will probably arrive at Sudbahnhof or Westbahnhof. If you need to get to the City Centre, simply find your way to any station along the Red U1 line. (For comprehensive transit info and updates on U-bahn extensions for the Red (U1) and Purple (U2) lines, check: http://www.wienerlinien.at)
The most efficient public transport I've ever used. Connections and frequency are excellent. The U-bahns, Schnellbahns, Strassenbahns, and Autobuses are so inexpensive and reliable that most people who live here don't even consider a car a necessity. Please note that the Viennese use the honour system as regards the purchase of transit fares. If you ever get caught without a Fahrschein, you'll be charged ATS 550, plus the fare. You have a good selection of passes to buy: 1-way bus tickets (ATS 19), work-day passes (ATS 60), weekly passes (ATS 155), and, if you're staying long, monthly passes (ATS 560). These are sold at any Tabak store.

If you like driving, be prepared to spend a pretty schilling on petrol!

Only have 3 days to spare in Vienna? Make the most of your experience by getting the 'Vienna Card' (ATS 210), which gives you 3 days of free U-bahn, Tram, and Bus fare, as well as discounts on entrance fees, dining, and shopping.

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'Mode': TO
Category: Airplane
Getting TO/AROUND: For those who are coming in the transatlantic route, as I always do, take the plane, obviously. The national airline, Austrian Airlines, is a member of the Star Alliance (Miles and More), and thus can be reached frequently by several different airlines. Upon arrival, you'll quickly realize that taxis are expensive, especially if your destination is the city centre. You may take the Schnellbahn, S7, into the city (Praterstern or Suedbahnhof) from Schwechat Airport for ATS 38; alternatively, you can take the City-Air-Terminal bus to the city (Landstrasse/Wien-Mitte) for ATS 70. For more information, check out the Flughafen Wien website: http://www.viennaairport.com

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