NOTE: I posted this in the Transportation forum but thought I'd post it here too in case there are any Vienna experts who don't check that forum. :) I'm looking at how to get from our Vienna hotel to the airport on the day our GAS tour ends. We'll be at Hotel Post, which appears to be just a couple of streets away from Schwedenplatz. The Vienna AirportLines bus goes from Schwedenplatz and looks like a good option; plus, it's not very expensive. I just wanted to make sure this is a reliable service and to see if anyone has any warnings about it. Our flight is at 5:55 p.m., so I figure we should plan to be on the 4:00 p.m. bus at the latest. (The CAT appears to be our other option, but it's a little more expensive and doesn't seem to be that much quicker.)
Posted by
Vienna, Austria
19 posts
Yes - we use it all the time. I fly back to the states once a month and I have used it 4-5 times recently. It is 7 euro one-way. Just pay the driver. It leaves promptly on the hour and half hour. It takes about 20 minutes depending on traffic. Dirk and Sue
Posted by
Ojai, CA
591 posts
Another option: the Schwedenplatz U-bahn is a couple blocks from your hotel where you can take the U-4 to Landstrasse/Bahnhof Mitte (1st stop) then switch to the S-7 line that goes to the airport. The airport is outside the city zone and you'll need 2 of the € 1.80 tickets for the trip (just validate both tickets) = total € 3.60 You should probably plan on being at the airport by 4:00, so be on the bus or train by 3:30
Posted by
Lafayette, LA
224 posts
I have used Vienna Airport Lines very often. The last time was June 8, 2012. Just buy your 8 euro per person ticket when you board, no big deal. Put your luggage in the hold below the bus. The ride only seems to be 20-30 min. There is also a bus that goes between Westbahnhof and the airport every 30 minutes. But as another person has pointed out, you also have the option of the S Bahn or the more expensive CAT train to the airport which you board at Landstrasse/Wien Mitte.
Posted by
Lafayette, LA
224 posts
When I read my post after sending it, I looks as though I am recommending Westbahnhof as an option for you. NO. I was simply mentioning the other route. Do not go to Westbahnhof. Sorry for the confusion.
Posted by
OP
Seattle
922 posts
Thanks, guys. I feel good about the bus now. :)