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Trains around Vienna by train to Vienna Review

The S-Bahn (Fast Train) is an important rail service within the city, especially along the north-southwest trunk line the S7 to the airport. The normal public transport tickets used for bus, tram, and underground travel are valid on S-Bahn trains. All three major S-Bahn stations are accessible by public transport.

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Arriving by Rail to Vienna by train to Vienna Review

Vienna has several main railway lines that link up to most major European destinations.
Railway Stations
Vienna has three main railway stations.
From Westbahnhof, trains head mainly to Western Europe (Germany, Switzerland, and Hungary); there are also good links to tram and underground lines (U3, U6).
Trains from the Südbahnhof head mostly eastwards (Croatia, East Germany and Italy) while the Franz-Josef-Bahnhof has train connections to Berlin, the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
Transit between train stations is easy by public transport.

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Other Contact: The Austrian train company: ÖBB

Phone: 01 51717

Type: Train

Website: http://www.oebb.at

Public Transport Vienna Card & day tickets Review

Vienna has a comprehensive and unified public transport network that is one of the most efficient in Europe, Flat-fare tickets are valid for trains, trams, buses, the underground (U-Bahn) and the S-Bahn regional trains.
Services are frequent, and you will rarely have to wait more than five or 10 minutes.
Public transport kicks off around 5am or 6am. Buses and trams finish between 11pm and midnight, and S-Bahn and U-Bahn services between 12.30am and 1am.
Twenty-one Nightline bus routes crisscross the city from 12.30 am to 5am.
Schwedenplatz, Schottentor, and the Oper are starting points for many services; look for buses and bus stops marked with an "N". All tickets are valid for Nightline services.
Transport maps are posted in all U-Bahn stations and at many bus and tram stops.
Free maps and information pamphlets are available from Wiener Linien, located in 25 U-Bahn stations.
The Karlsplatz, Stephansplatz, and Westbahnhof information offices are open from 6.30am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday and 8.30am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday.
Those at Florisdorf, Spittelau, Praterstern, Philadelphiabrücke, Landstrasse, and Volkstheater are closed on weekends.

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Phone: 0043 1 7909 105

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Website: http://www.wienerlinien.at

Underground in Vienna. U-Bahn Bus,tram&Metro Review

There are five underground lines in Vienna, distinguished by colour and number, connecting all parts of the city. It is a fast, clean, and reliable way of getting around. A single ticket valid on bus, tram, underground, and special S-Bahn trains costs € 1.50 (or € 2.00 if you buy on board). Children, dogs, and bikes need tickets, too. You can also buy tickets valid for 24 hours (€ 12.00) or 72 hour (€ 12.00). They can be bought at underground stations and newsagents.

There are 5 metro lines in Vienna :

U1 - Reumannplatz-Kagran
U2 - Karlsplatz-Schottenring
U3- Ottakring-Simmering
U4- Hütteldorf-Heiligenstadt
U6- Florisdorf-Siebenhirten

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Type: Subway/Metro

Website: http://www.wienerlinien.at

Boating around Vienna Excursions FROM Vienna Review

The boarding station for most boat trips on the Danube is at Schwedenplatz which is on a tributary, or on the river itself at the Reichsbrücke.

U-Bahn: U1,U4
Trams: 21, N

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Type: Ship/Boat

Cycling around Vienna Bike & Viennabike Review

A bicycle is an ideal way to explore Vienna. A free bike service known as Vienna Bike is currently in operation and guided tours by bike are also available.

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Type: Bicycle

Website: http://www.info.wien.at or www.pedalpower.at

Walking in Vienna

Compared to many sprawling metropolises, Vienna’s compact size means it is often best seen on foot.
Since many of Vienna’s important attractions are within the Ringstrasse, distances are not great way to discover little side streets and hidden places you might have otherwise missed.

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Taxis around Vienna by car & highway to Vienna Review

Vienna’s taxis are numerous, although most prefer to collect passengers at the ranks or by pre-booking rather than being flagged down.
Taxis are run by reputable companies and cases of abuse are rare.
The minimum charge is € 2.00 during the day, followed by an extra € 0.20 per kilometre.
The minimum charge at night is € 2.10.

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Type: Car/Motor Home

Fiakers in Vienna Fiaker Review

If you prefer a more leisurely way of getting around Vienna, the best way would be in a horse-drawn cab known as a Fiaker. These were once Vienna’s taxi transport, but today they are mostly used for ceremonial purposes and as a tourist attraction. Fiaker ranks are at the Staatsoper, the Hofburg Complex, and beside the Stephansdom Cathedral.

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Buses in Vienna Bus,tram&Metro Review

There are about 60 bus lines to choose from, and this is the only public transport operating in the 1st district, as well as some suburbs. Tickets are purchased on board the bus from either machines or the driver. Some buses have machines on board for you to validate your ticket with a stamp.

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Type: Bus