Arrival


Arriving and Departing by Air

Airport Information

Vienna International Airport (VIE) is a modern and compact terminal at Schwechat, just outside the city limits.

Taxis/Prebooked Transfers

Taxis are readily available and cost around €35, one-way to the city centre. You can also pre-book transfers that are cheaper than regular taxis for about €30 (e.g., at Airport Driver).

Express Train (CAT)

The City Airport Train (CAT) links the airport with Wien Mitte station in 16 minutes (non-stop) and costs €10. The ticket is only valid to on the CAT train. A separate ticket is required for public transportation in Vienna.

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Arriving by Train

Vienna has two main-line rail terminals, plus a number of other stations that act as termini for local or regional services. Wien Westbahnhof handles arrivals from Salzburg, Innsbruck, Germany, Switzerland and France. Most trains from Budapest arrive here as well. Wien Hauptbahnhof handles arrivals from all directions. Both stations have good public transport links to the rest of the city.

Access to the Wiener Konzerthaus

Short walk from the U4 Stadtpark Station, 10 min walk from the U4/U1 Karlsplatz Station, or take the 4A bus. From the tram and bus stops at Schwarzenbergplatz, accessed by D, 2 & 71 trams and 3A, 4A buses. The 4a bus stop is at Hotel Am Konzerthaus. Taxi The nearest taxi stands are at the Hotel Intercontinental in the Johannesgasse and at Hotel Am Konzerthaus on the Heumarkt.

Discount parking

The BIP-Garage (access via Am Heumarkt 39) offers discounted parking for a stay not exceeding 6 hours between the hours of 00:00 and 24:00. Payment must be made immediately after entry at the garage ticket office: on presenting the concert ticket, a special exit ticket will be provided for €6. Exit tickets may be obtained for €6.00 at the Konzerthaus Box Office or at the porters' lodge.

Short-stay parking

Short-stay parking is in force generally throughout the 1st and 3rd Districts (Kurzparkzonen) from Monday to Friday, for up to 2 hours between the hours of 09:00 and 22:00. However, please check the signs displayed where you park in case special conditions apply.

Parking information by the City of Vienna