# VIE — Vienna (Vienna Airport)

> VIE (Vienna Airport) is the main international airport serving Vienna, Austria. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/vie-vienna

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** S-Bahn S7 to Wien Mitte
- **Typical fare:** €4.40
- **Journey time:** 25 min
- **Pickup point:** Train station below the terminal
- **Key warning:** CAT costs €14.90 for the same line that S7 covers for €4.40 — only worth it if you're rushed.
- **Fare reality (VIE → Wien Mitte):** expected €4.40 · concerning €45+ taxi · likely scam €70+ touts
- **Overall risk:** low — Highly regulated. CAT (City Airport Train) is premium-priced; S7 does the same job for a fraction.
- **Last updated:** May 2026 (high confidence)

## Ways out of VIE, ranked

1. **S-Bahn S7** _(recommended)_ — cost €4.40, journey 25 min to Wien Mitte, wait Every 30 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Cheapest; Direct
   - Cons: Less frequent late evening
2. **CAT (City Airport Train)** — cost €14.90, journey 16 min, wait Every 30 min, payment Card.
   - Pros: Fastest
   - Cons: 3x the S7 price for 9 min saved
3. **Taxi** — cost €35–€50, journey 25–40 min, wait 0–10 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Door-to-door
   - Cons: Pricier
4. **Uber / Bolt / Free Now** _(recommended)_ — cost €30–€45, journey 25–40 min, wait 5–15 min, payment App Payment.
   - Pros: Tracked; Often cheaper than taxi
   - Cons: Surge

## First 30 minutes after landing at VIE

1. Follow signs down to the train station
2. Buy an ÖBB single (€4.40) at the red machine — NOT the CAT counter
3. Take S7 to Wien Mitte (25 min) and switch to U-Bahn
4. Expected total: €4.40

## Common scams at VIE

- **Unmarked driver offers** (low risk): Drivers approaching in arrivals offering flat €70+ fares. _How to avoid:_ Use Bolt/Uber or the official rank only.

## Payment warnings at VIE

- Buy from the ÖBB machines, not the CAT desk — staff at CAT will not redirect you.

## Arrival checklist for VIE

- S7 over CAT unless rushed
- Buy ÖBB ticket from red machine
- Bolt is cheapest door-to-door

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Last updated: May 2026

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