Vienna’s central location makes it easily reachable by plane, train, car, or bus. Below you’ll find practical information to plan your journey for ENC 2026.

Traveling to Vienna by plane

Vienna can be reached from all European capitals in under three hours by air. Around 60 airlines provide regular connections to close to 200 destinations worldwide. Vienna International Airport (VIE) is located approximately 20 kilometers southeast of the city center.

Detailed information about traveling to Vienna by plane can be found on the Vienna Convention Bureau website.

From the Airport to the City Center

Vienna offers multiple convenient transportation options to travel from the airport to the city center.

  • City Airport Train (CAT): Connects Vienna Airport directly to Wien Mitte in just 16 minutes, running every 30 minutes.
  • ÖBB Railjet: Offers a frequent, direct connection between Vienna Airport and Vienna Main Station (Hauptbahnhof).
  • Express Train S7: Provides an affordable option with departures every 30 minutes, connecting the airport to central stations like Wien Mitte and Wien Praterstern.
  • Airport Bus: Vienna Airport Lines buses operate routes to key locations including Westbahnhof, Wien Mitte, and Vienna International Centre (VIC)/Austria Center Vienna.
  • Taxi: Easily accessible from outside the arrivals terminal. More details on Vienna’s taxi services can be found here.

Traveling to Vienna by train

Vienna is well-connected to major European cities by train, offering numerous direct connections. Main stations such as Vienna Hauptbahnhof are centrally located and well-integrated with public transportation.

For detailed information about train travel, please visit Vienna Convention Bureau website.

Getting around Vienna

Vienna offers excellent public transportation operated by Wiener Linien:

  • Subway (U-Bahn): The subway system consists of five lines (U1, U2, U3, U4, U6), providing efficient city-wide access.
  • Tram & Bus: Vienna’s tram network is the sixth largest in the world. In addition to the subways, 28 tram lines and 131 bus lines make their daily commutes.
  • Tickets: Multiple ticket options are available, including single tickets, daily tickets, and multi-day passes, purchasable via machines, ticket offices, or mobile apps.

For more detailed information, please visit the Vienna Tourist Info website.