Vienna Airport to the City in 2026 and 2027: What Changed
From 7 September 2026 until the end of October 2027 the S-Bahn core line in Vienna between Praterstern and Hauptbahnhof is closed for construction. Trains from the airport no longer stop at Rennweg or Wien Mitte, the S7 ends at St. Marx and the CAT airport train runs as a bus.
Here is how to get from Vienna Airport (VIE) to the city during this time, and which option fits you best.
Private transfer instead of changes
Door to door, the price is fixed when you book, 24/7. We usually reply within an hour.
What changed
- CAT: from 24 August 2026 to 31 October 2027 the City Airport Train runs as a premium bus between the airport and Wien Mitte (The Mall, Marxergasse 1b). The ride takes about 21 minutes. City check-in at Wien Mitte is not available.
- S7: runs only as far as St. Marx. From there take tram 18 or 71, or bus 74A to Landstraße. The U3 is about a 10 minute walk.
- REX7: regional trains go from the airport to Wien Hauptbahnhof in about 20 minutes.
- Railjet and ICE: twice an hour nonstop to Wien Hauptbahnhof or Wien Meidling.
- Vienna Airport Lines: buses to Hauptbahnhof and Westbahnhof, Schwedenplatz, Karlsplatz and Praterstern.
All options from Vienna Airport to the city
| Option | Where it goes | Travel time | How often | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAT premium bus | Wien Mitte (The Mall, Marxergasse 1b) | about 21 min | every 12 to 15 min, until midnight | 14.90 € |
| REX7 regional train | Wien Hauptbahnhof | about 20 min | regular | regional ticket |
| S7 S-Bahn | St. Marx only, then tram 18, 71 or bus 74A | longer, with a change | regular | 5.50 € |
| Railjet or ICE | Wien Hauptbahnhof or Wien Meidling | 15 to 30 min | twice an hour | train ticket |
| Vienna Airport Lines bus | Hauptbahnhof, Westbahnhof, Schwedenplatz, Karlsplatz, Praterste | 22 to 40 min | by line | bus ticket |
| Private transfer | your hotel or any address | 20 to 30 min | any time, 24/7 | from 40 € per car |
Train and bus prices are per person, the transfer price is per car.
Which option to choose
Travelling light to Wien Mitte or the old town: the CAT bus or the Vienna Airport Lines bus. Going to Hauptbahnhof or further by train: REX7 or Railjet. With luggage, children, a group or a late flight: a private transfer to your hotel is the easiest, because you do not need to change and the driver waits for you in the arrivals hall even if the flight is delayed.
If you are heading to Slovakia, the closure does not affect you at all with a car: a transfer from Vienna Airport to Bratislava takes about 40 to 50 minutes.
Book your transfer
Send us your flight number and address via the booking form, on WhatsApp or by phone +421 948 232 848. A transfer from Vienna Airport to the city costs from 40 € per car, the price is fixed when you book. More routes on the Vienna Airport transfer page.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the S-Bahn closed in Vienna?
The core line between Praterstern and Hauptbahnhof is closed from 7 September 2026 until the end of October 2027.
Does the CAT still go to Wien Mitte?
Yes, but as a premium bus. It runs from the airport to Wien Mitte (The Mall, Marxergasse 1b) in about 21 minutes, every 12 to 15 minutes until midnight.
Where does the S7 from the airport end now?
At St. Marx. From there take tram 18 or 71, or bus 74A.
What is the fastest way from Vienna Airport to Hauptbahnhof?
Railjet or ICE trains, nonstop in about 15 minutes, or the REX7 in about 20 minutes.
How much is a transfer from Vienna Airport to the city?
With Transfer Europe from 40 € per car, with a name sign and free waiting.
Information as of October 2026, from wien.info and City Airport Train. Please check the timetables before you travel.
Private transfer instead of changes
Door to door, the price is fixed when you book, 24/7. We usually reply within an hour.
