Vienna Airport to City Centre – All Options Compared

Vienna-Schwechat Airport (VIE) is about 18 km southeast of Vienna's city centre. There are several options for getting to town, each differing significantly in price, speed and comfort.

The City Airport Train (CAT) costs €14.90 and runs non-stop to Wien Mitte station in 16 minutes. Fast but expensive for single trips and with no direct connection to your hotel.

The S-Bahn (line S7) costs just €4.40 with Wiener Linien and takes about 25 minutes to Wien Mitte. The cheapest option, but less comfortable with luggage and with few stops.

Buses (Vienna Airport Lines) run regularly to Hauptbahnhof, Westbahnhof and Schwedenplatz. From €9.50, journey time 20-45 minutes depending on destination and traffic.

A private fixed-price transfer like FDF Taxi offers the best comfort: pickup right at the gate with a name sign, door-to-door service, no changes, room for luggage and 45 minutes free waiting time for flight delays. From €35 at a guaranteed fixed price.