Vienna International Airport (VIE)
VIE is 18 km southeast of the city. Single terminal, modern and compact. The train station and bus stops are directly at the terminal. One of Europe's most predictable and easy airport-to-city journeys.
CAT (City Airport Train) to Wien Mitte: €14.90, 16 min — the fastest option. S7 S-Bahn to Wien Mitte/Praterstern: €4.20, 25 min — much cheaper, nearly as fast.
Vienna Airport Lines to Morzinplatz/Schwedenplatz: €8, 20 min. Also serves Wien Westbahnhof and Wien Hauptbahnhof.
Vienna taxis are metered, regulated, and honest. Fixed fare of €36 to central Vienna. One of Europe's safest taxi cities.
Welcome Pickups — Professional meet-and-greet service. Fixed prices matching or beating official taxi fares. Good for tourists wanting a smooth arrival experience.
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GetTransfer — Bids from €25 to central Vienna. Often cheaper than the €36 fixed taxi fare.
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Uber works in Vienna with designated airport pickup. Pricing is competitive. Vienna also has great taxi apps (Taxi 31300, Taxi 40100).
City Airport Train (CAT, 16 min to Wien Mitte, €14.90) is fast but pricey. S7 train (25 min, €4.40) is the budget option. Both are excellent.
CAT vs S7 — the big question: The CAT (City Airport Train) costs €14.90 for 16 minutes. The S7 S-Bahn costs €4.20 for 25 minutes and stops at the same station (Wien Mitte). Unless 9 minutes matters to you, the S7 is much better value.
The €36 fixed fare: Vienna's fixed taxi fare from VIE to the city center is €36 — fair and transparent. For 2-3 people, it's competitive with train tickets plus onward taxi. For solo travelers, the S7 at €4.20 is unbeatable.
Wiener Linien pass: Consider buying a 24h/48h/72h Vienna public transport pass at the airport. It covers all U-Bahn, tram, and bus lines within Vienna — great value at €8/14.10/17.10.
| Service | Price range | Standout feature | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Pickups | €35–50 | In-terminal meet-and-greet, free child seats | Check price → |
| Kiwitaxi | €25–40 | Wide vehicle selection, transparent pricing | Check price → |
| GetTransfer | €20–35 | Bidding system — often cheapest | Check price → |
| intui.travel | €22–38 | Shared transfers, budget groups | Check price → |
Prices for a sedan (up to 3 passengers). GetTransfer prices are typical winning bids. See our full comparison for Vienna for detailed pricing by route.
Currency: EUR (€). ATMs are available in all airport terminals.
Language: German (good English widely spoken) Having your hotel address saved on your phone (screenshot or Google Maps pin) is always helpful for drivers.
Tipping: Rounding up by €2-5 is customary in Austria.
Safety: Vienna is extremely safe. The fixed taxi fare from VIE is €36. Taxis are well-regulated and honest.
SIM / connectivity: Austrian SIM cards from A1, Magenta, or Drei at VIE. EU roaming free for EU residents.
Tip 1: The CAT train is fast (16 min) but €14.90. The S7 train takes 25 min for €4.40 — much better value. Both go to Wien Mitte station.
Tip 2: For groups of 3+, a pre-booked transfer to your hotel is cheaper per person than individual train tickets plus taxi from the station.
Tip 3: Vienna is very well-organized. Airport transfers are straightforward — low stress compared to many European capitals.
Tip 4: If continuing to Bratislava (1 hour away), some transfer services offer cross-border transfers at good rates.
Detailed transfer guides with prices, timing, and all transport options for major airport routes.
VIE → Vienna Center →See how Welcome Pickups, Kiwitaxi, GetTransfer, and intui.travel compare for Vienna airport routes.
Compare all 4 services for this city →Traveling through the region? Check our airport transfer guides for these nearby cities:
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