Travel information: Getting to & around Vienna
Getting to Vienna by train
Network map of the subway (U-Bahn) and the rapid transit railway (S-Bahn) in Vienna @ Wiener Linien
Getting to Vienna by train
Vienna is well connected to the international railway network. Major train stations include:
From either station, you can easily reach the University via underground lines, trams, or buses.
Directions to the University of Vienna
From Wien Hauptbahnhof
Take U1 (direction Leopoldau) → Change at Karlsplatz to U2 (direction Seestadt) → Get off at Schottentor-Universität (approx. 15 minutes)
From Wien Mitte/Landstraße
Take U4 (direction Heiligenstadt) → Change at Schottenring to U2 (direction Karlsplatz) → Get off at Schottentor-Universität (approx. 10 minutes)
From Praterstern
Take U2 (direction Karlsplatz) → Get off at Schottentor-Universität
From Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Option 1: Vienna Airport to Vienna Main Station (Wien Hauptbahnhof)
ÖBB Railjet
- Daily service from 6:33 am to 12:02 am (every 30 minutes)
- Schedule and tickets
Option 2: Vienna Airport to Wien Mitte
City Airport Train (CAT) – Non-stop service
- Daily service from 6:07 am to 11:37 pm (every 30 minutes)
- CAT Schedule and tickets
Option 3: Vienna Airport to Praterstern
S-Bahn (S7) – Rapid transit railway
- Daily service from 4:49 am to 1:19 am (every 30 minutes)
- Schedule and tickets
Getting around Vienna
Getting around Vienna
Public Transport
Vienna has an excellent public transport system including subways, trams, and buses. Tickets and travel cards and special visitor cards are available:
- At ticket machines in subway stations
- Online
- At the airport and most hotels (e.g., Vienna Card)
More information: Wiener Linien – Public Transport
By Bike/On Foot
Vienna is (somewhat) bike-friendly and definitely a walkable city, with well-marked bike paths and pedestrian zones. It’s a great way to explore Vienna’s historic and cultural landmarks.