TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION
Public Transportation getting a Vienna Card which includes 72 hours of Drink-driving limit: 0.05 per cent.
The public transportation system is very compact unlimited travel with one child up to 15 years (who International driver’s license is required.
and easy to use. It consists of five underground travels free) and includes discounts for museums, Between November 1st and April 15th, the use
lines and multiple trams and buses. The tickets sights, cultural events and shops. of four winter tires or snow chains on at least
are valid across all means of transport. two tires is mandatory.
Wiener Linien Official Website (www.wienerlinien. Drivers are required to carry a Reflective
U-Bahn – The most common way to get around at) Safety Vest in their car at all times.
the city. Austrian motorways are subject to road toll. It is
Taxis necessary to purchase a toll sticker (Vignette);
S-Bahn – An extensive suburban network which Taxis are very common and can be easily hailed available at post offices and gas stations. A
also connects the city with Schwechat airport. from the pavement or at a taxi stand anywhere ten-day sticker for vehicles weighing less than
in the city. The driver should always use the me- 3.5 tons is €8.00, a two-month sticker is €23.40
Tram – You can take the tourist Vienna Ring-Tram ter. Prices start at €2.50 and every kilometer costs and a one-year Vignette costs €77.80 (or €31 for
around the ring. It runs daily, every 30 minutes €1.20 with possible surcharges for late hours or motorcycles).
between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. baggage. The fare to the airport should be agreed
upon in advance, because the normal tariff does Rental cars may not be equipped with the sticker
Bus – if you get lost beyond the city center, getting not apply. Expect it to be around €40. – check this with your agency beforehand.
on a bus is the right thing to do as they always
connect with various U-Bahn stops. Phone numbers: If possible, avoid driving in the historical center
+43 1 60160 of Vienna. The streets are narrow, often one-way
Night service – The U-Bahn operates all night +43 1 40100 and parking is very limited. Congestion is very
on Fridays, Saturdays and nights before holidays. +43 1 31300 common, too. Moreover, the pedestrians have
During the weekdays, the NightLiner buses op- the right of way when crossing the street – you
erate every night from 0.30 a.m. to 5 a.m. The Regional Transportation need to be careful.
system is pretty comprehensible; all lines meet Trains are the most convenient way to get around
at Kärntner Ring, Oper – so it’s very easy to inter- the country. There are two main companies: Walkability
change. state-owned ÖBB and Raaberbahn (GySEV), which Vienna is well known for its walkability. The city
is complemented by several small private rail- center (inner ring) is compact and everything is
Tickets can be bought at machines at most under- ways covering mostly the tourist routes. The bus within walking distance. The state of streets cor-
ground stations and at tobacconists and newspa- service (InterCityBus) is free. responds; the pavements are wide and pedes-
per stands. A single ticket costs €2 (or €2.20 when trian zones are not uncommon. Exploring Vienna
purchased on board) and is valid for traveling one Driving on foot is definitely worth it! Another great thing
way, in one zone – you can change lines but not to do is to rent a bike from the self-serving City-
Minimum driving age is 17.
interrupt your journey. The historical core of Vi- Bike stations (www.citybikewien.at) which can be
Seatbelts are mandatory (including in the
enna is one zone. Don’t forget to validate your found all around the city. Vienna has an out-
backseats).
ticket before boarding the U-Bahn (or on board standing cycle lane system which can be matched
No children under 12yrs can sit in the front
buses and trams). It is also possible to purchase to the one in Amsterdam.
seats.
24 Hours (€ 6.70), 48 Hours (€ 11.70) or 72 Hours- Speed limits: cities 50 km/h, open road 100
(€ 14.50) worth of travel. You might also consider km/h, motorways 130 km/h.
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