Getting to Vienna

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.

ÖBB Nightjet

If you are traveling to ENC 2026 from the Netherlands, Germany or Austria and are looking for a more affordable and sustainable travel option, Vienna can be reached by overnight train via the ÖBB Nightjet network. These night trains operate routes with multiple stops across the Netherlands, Germany, and Austria, providing direct connections to Vienna.

Nightjet trains arrive at major Vienna railway stations, such as Vienna Main Station (Hauptbahnhof) or Wien Meidling, both well connected to Vienna’s public transportation system.

More detailed information about routes, timetables, and ticket bookings can be found on the official Nightjet 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.
• Cycling: Vienna is a bike-friendly city with more than 1,600 kilometres of cycling paths. Visitors can easily rent bicycles from various rental outlets or use the WienMobil bike-sharing system, which provides bikes at numerous stations across the city.

As ENC 2026 will be organised in line with the ÖkoEvent initiative of the City of Vienna, participants are encouraged to travel within the city using public transport, cycling, or walking whenever possible.

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

Getting to the venue

The Austria Center Vienna is easily accessible via Vienna’s comprehensive public transport network. Subway station Kaisermühlen–VIC (U1 line) is located just minutes from the venue, providing direct access from key locations across the city. From Stephansplatz (city centre), the venue can be reached in approximately 7 minutes by subway.