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Journey and Arrival

By air

Vienna’s Schwechat Airport lies 20 km from the city centre. Bus connections are excellent, with a shuttle service running every 20 minutes between the airport and the City Air Terminal near the Stadtpark (Underground: Landstrasse/Wien-Mitte), adjoining the First District. There is also a regular bus service to the Süd-and Westbahnhof (half an hour’s ride, price € 5,80). In addition there is a S-Bahn conncection with the Südbahnhof (S-7). A taxi ride to the centre costs around € 50. Both Brussels and Amsterdam schedule several departures daily. More information at the tour operator or airline of your choice.

By rail

Trains from the west arrive at the Westbahnhof. From there one can catch an underground train (lines U3 and U6) to the centre. Alternately, trams 5,6,9 and 18 will also take you there. Trains from the east and from the north of Germany arrive at the Ostbahnhof. This station too offers various possibilities for reaching the city centre.More information about train connections is available at the larger railway stations or from the following telephone numbers and websites:

NMBS (Belgian Railways)
Tel. (0900) 103 66
Internet www.nmbs.be

NS (Dutch Railways)
Tel. (0900) 9296
Internet www.ns.nl

By road

Travellers from the west reach Vienna via the Westautobahn A1 (motorway A1). All motorways end on the Gürtel, Vienna’s ring road. Signposting to the centre is flawless. All Austrian motorways are toll roads. Tickets are available at the borders and must be produced on demand to avoid a potentially hefty fine. On the outskirts of the town, in Triester Strasse, one finds a Tourist Information Office.

Speed limits: on highways 130 kph, on motorways 80 kph, in built-up areas 50 kph. The wearing of seat belts is obligatory. Maximum alcohol content in blood: 0.5 pro mille.

Traffic in the city centre is dense, and parking is very difficult. There are ‘90-minute’-zones for limited-time parking. Parking chits are available in the so-called Trafiken (kiosks) or in petrol stations. Much better is to leave your vehicle in an underground carpark (or in your hotel’s if it has one) and to use the excellent public transport system. The city centre can moreover be comfortably explored on foot, since all principal sights are situated close together. Do not forget your national driving-licence, all relevant car documents and proof of car insurance. All vehicles must carry a first-aid kit. Members of motoring organisations can consult these for further information about routes, tolls, speed limits, fuel prices etc.

By boat

Sailing to Vienna over the Donau is an exceptional experience. Small navigation companies offer tours starting in Passau and Budapest. Information : (0043) 172 75 00.

You can also reach Vienna over the water during a multiple-day cruise. Inquiries : Viking River Cruises,  0 800 245 86 67,
www.vikingrivers.com.

 

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