How to get from Vienna Airport to Vienna city centre
High confidenceChecked May 2026
Take the ÖBB Railjet or S7 S-Bahn from inside the airport — €4.30 with S7, ~€15 with the CAT (City Airport Train).
Best options
Best overall
ÖBB Railjet or S7 — both go to Wien Mitte / Hauptbahnhof.
Cheapest safe
S7 S-Bahn — €4.30 single.
Best at night
S7 runs until late; taxi for the small overnight gap.
With luggage / kids
ÖBB has racks; taxi if you have several large bags.
Taxi fare
Metered taxi roughly €40–€55 to central Vienna. Fares vary with traffic.
Ride-hailing
Uber, Bolt and FreeNow operate — designated app pickup zone.
available
Public transport
ÖBB Railjet; S7 S-Bahn; CAT (City Airport Train, more expensive).
Compare your options — VIE → Vienna city centre
Distance ~18 km, typical journey 15–25 min.
| Option | Typical fare | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Public transport | ÖBB Railjet; S7 S-Bahn; CAT (City Airport Train, more expensive). | Cheapest safe option |
| Official taxi | Metered taxi roughly €40–€55 to central Vienna. Fares vary with traffic. | Late arrivals, heavy luggage |
| Ride-hailing | Uber, Bolt and FreeNow operate — designated app pickup zone. | available |
After landing — step by step
- 1Follow 'Trains' / 'Züge' signs from arrivals
- 2Buy a single at the ÖBB machine for S7 or Railjet (NOT the CAT machine unless you want it)
Scam warnings
Paying CAT price (~€15) when S7 (~€4.30) reaches the same stations
Avoid this
- • Touts selling 'transfer' tickets
Frequently asked
Q.How much is a taxi from Vienna Airport to Vienna city centre?
Metered taxi roughly €40–€55 to central Vienna. Fares vary with traffic.. Always confirm the fare or that the meter is on before pulling away. Watch for: Paying CAT price (~€15) when S7 (~€4.30) reaches the same stations.
Q.What is the cheapest safe way from VIE to Vienna city centre?
S7 S-Bahn — €4.30 single.
Q.Does Uber or ride-hailing work at Vienna Airport?
Uber, Bolt and FreeNow operate — designated app pickup zone.
Q.What's the best way from VIE to Vienna city centre at night?
S7 runs until late; taxi for the small overnight gap.
Q.What scams should I watch for going from VIE to Vienna city centre?
Top reported: Paying CAT price (~€15) when S7 (~€4.30) reaches the same stations. Use the official taxi rank, never accept a fare from someone approaching you in arrivals.
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