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There are numerous transportation alternative ways to travel to Vienna International Airport, which is the most important airport in Austria, from the city center. From the city center you can use buses, trains, rental cars, and taxis to travel to the airport. You can easily travel between the city center and the airport. By assessing the best method of transportation to suit your needs you can get to your destination comfortably and quickly.

In addition to transportation to and from, the airport also offers a wide variety of venues when it comes to eating and drinking, and shopping. You can find everything you need at Vienna International Airport. 

Taxi

Taxis are a convenient transportation alternative to get from the city center to Vienna International Airport, which is located 18 km away. You can easily find a taxi in every part of the city. Taxi companies you can choose from include Airport Driver, ATS Airport Transfer Service, Flughafentaxi and 40100.

Train

Trains provide very reasonable transportation, making it the most economic option. Trains offer comfortable and quick transportation to the airport. There are 2 train lines, Wien Mitte and Linz. Wien Mitte takes 25 minutes and Linz takes close to 2 hours. You can also use the City Airport Train (CAT) high-speed trains to get to the airport. These trains provide urban transportation and go directly to the airport in 16 minutes. These trains run every day from 5:30 in the morning to 11:30 in the evening.

Bus

You can easily get to the airport by bus, which is an affordable transportation alternative. Buses allow you to travel both within the city and between countries and there are many different bus lines. Buses operate 24 hours a day, every day of the week. Buses also offer the opportunity to travel internationally. You can go to Slovakia, Hungary, and some places in the Czech Republic by bus. For more detailed information on bus lines and routes please visit the airport’s website.

Car-sharing

Car-sharing is an economic and fast transportation alternative. You must pay the required fee before entering the vehicle designated to you and then you can be on your way. You can also drop the car off wherever you want. Car2go and Drivenow provide this service.

Rental Car

Renting a car is another way to get to Vienna International Airport from the city center. There are various rental car companies located in the city. You can drop off the vehicle at the airport vehicle return areas. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Avis, Budget, Buchbinder, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, Megadrvie, Sixt and Thrifty.

Airport Information

Vienna International Airport is the largest airport located in Vienna, the capital of Austria. Vienna International Airport is an important airport in the international arena, operating in the civilian airport category. Every year the airport handles a significant amount of passengers and has a major role in transportation to the city. Vienna International Airport features a rich variety of amenities and services for you to enjoy. Vienna International Airport contains a health center, internet, visitors area, prayer rooms, lost and found, rental car offices, parking lots, VIP meeting rooms, lounges, rest areas, hotels, and much more.

There are many stores where you can go shopping at the airport such as Airfield, Art of Soule, Barbara Rihl, Billa, Bipa, Burlington, Calvin Klein, Canali, Christ, Codello, Desigual, Dolce & Gabbana, Etro, Falke, Freywille, Geox, Gratie, Happy Socks, Havaianas, Heinemann, Hugo Boss, Jockey International, Lagerfeld and Liska.

There are a variety of venues where you can get a bite to eat or enjoy something to drink, including Air Cafe, Airbrew, Anker, Big Daddy, Burger King, Cafe Co Bar, Cafe Admiral, Cafe Rizatta, Daily Roast, DeCanto, Demel, Eurest, Heineken Bar, and Juice Factory. In addition to all this the airport also features a hotel offering accommodation services to guests. The NH Vienna Airport Hotel is equipped with 21 guest rooms, meeting rooms, and a conference center. 

Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland and is situated at the tip of Lake Zurich. The city is divided in two by the Limmat River, which is a outlet of Lake Zurich. The city’s main railway station, Zurich Hauptbahnhof, is the focal point of the public transportation network. Every tram, train, and bus line passes through this area, providing transportation to various parts of the city and its surrounding areas. The public transportation system in Zurich is the Zürcher Verkehrsverbund (ZVV). Public transportation vehicles in Zurich are very clean, reliable and comfortable. The prices are very reasonable and every vehicle is extremely punctual. While trains provide transportation within the city, and access to neighboring cities, the most preferred means transportation in the city are buses and trams.

The public transportation network also operates after midnight. This service is called the night supplement. You need to purchase a night supplement ticket, in addition to your regular ZVV network ticket. Tickets can be purchased from ticket machines, sales offices, or by SMS.   

The ZürichCARD is a fare payment system for all public transit in the city. It is an ideal option for tourists looking to explore the city during their stay. Purchasing a Zurich card to use during your stay ends up being more affordable. You have the option of purchasing a ticket that is valid for 24-hours or 72-hours. These tickets also offer free entry to museums in Zurich, a 10-20% discount in participating stores, and discounts on city tours and various cultural activities.

Zurich Airport is the largest and busiest airport in the country. The airport is located 13 km from the city center, a 12 minute ride by rail. If you plan on getting to the city center by public transportation you can purchase a ticket after you land, which will be valid for 1 hour. Passengers under the age of 16 receive a discount on tickets. Children under the age of six must be accompanied by an adult and ride for free. Passengers under the age of 25 can purchase a multi-day pass, which is more affordable.

Train

The easiest way to get to the city center from the airport is by train. The train station is located at the airport, on Level -2, next to the shopping mall. The train runs every 12 minutes and provides transportation to the main railway station, Zurich Hauptbahnhof. The total trip from the airport to the main station takes 12 minutes. The main railway station is located in the city center. The public transportation system in the city is incredibly punctual, so keep in mind that the train will depart on time.

Zurich Hauptbahnhof is a major station with dense passenger traffic. Trains departing from this station provide transportation within the city as well as transportation to other cities in Switzerland and neighboring countries such as France and Germany. The railway station also contains a shopping center, the ShopVille mall, located beneath it. Other areas that regional trains travel to include the Glattbrugg Railway Station, Regensdorf Railway Station, Schlieren Railway Station, Waldburg, Wollishofen and Uetliberg.

Bus

Another way to get to the city center from the airport is by bus. The bus network in the city is very comprehensive and convenient. Buses depart from the Airport Centre and provide transportation to the main railway station. From there you can access every part of the city using different public transportation alternatives. Buses are also very punctual and depart on time under normal circumstance but visitors should expect delays when it snows.

Tram

The tram is the second largest transport network in the city, after buses. There are 10 tram lines that provide transportation within the city. These lines all gather around the city center and operate from the city center to the outskirts of the city. However, since the tram network isn’t as comprehensive as the bus network you can’t access every part of the city by tram. Once you get off the tram you always have the option of transferring to a bus or train.   

Taking the tram to the city center is quite convenient. Tram Line 10 provides transportation from the airport to the main railway station located in the city center. The tram departs from the Airport Centre, which is located on Level -2. The tram runs every 7 ½ to 15 minutes.

Tram Line 2 operates between Farbhof and Tiefenbrunnen Railway Station, tram Line 3 operates between Albisrieden and Kluspla, tram Line 4 operates between Werdhölzli and Tiefenbrunnen Railway Station, tram Line 5 operates between Enge Railway Station and the zoo, tram Line 7 operates between Wollishofen and Stettbach Railway Station, tram Line 9 operates between Triemli and Hirzenbach, tram Line 10 operates between Seebach and the Main Railway Station, tram Line 11 operates between Oerlikon Railway Station and Rehalp, tram Line 13 operates between Albisgütli and Frankental, and tram Line 14 operates between Tremli and Seebach.

Taxi

Another transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport is by taxi. However, taxis are more expensive than public transportation options and offer the same level of comfort. Public transportation vehicles provide quality service at an affordable price so paying extra for a taxi can be unnecessary.

Rental Car

If you don’t want to use public transportation vehicles, then renting a car is another transportation alternative. You can rent a car from the Airport Center, located on level 1, and return your vehicle to the Rental Car Return area at the end of your trip, if you are flying out of Zurich Airport. You can also book a vehicle in advance by making a reservation online. Rental car companies located at the airport that you can choose from include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Thrifty, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, National, and Sixt.