Hi. Can anyone tell me if I can buy a 7 day Vienna transit pass at the airport and use it to take the S-Bahn (# 7, I believe) into the city center - Mitte. I intend to buy one anyway and it may save me the cost of taking the Cat train. Thanks you
Posted by
Vienna, Austria
19 posts
Bill - I always take the bus from the airport to the city center. One way from the airport to Swedenplatz is 8 euro. Once you get your bags, walk out the building and go to station #8 which is the Swedenplatz/Mozartplatz bus. At Swedenplatz, get off the bus and walk straight ahead about 2 blocks to the u-bahn station and you can go anyway in the city. Good Luck. Dirk
Posted by
Longmont, CO, USA
527 posts
7 day ticket does not cover airport to Vienna. You need to buy a seperate ticket for this. S-bahn from airport to Wien Mitte is cheaper than the CAT and does not run much longer than the CAT. We always take the S-bahn.
Posted by
Longmont, CO, USA
527 posts
It depends on where you are staying in the city for the bus or s-bahn. S-bahn from the airport is very quick and takes you directly to Wien Mitte station for 4 euros. At Wien Mitte you can connect to various u-bahn lines to other parts of the city. BTW Bill you can buy your 7 day ticket at the station below the airport or at any station in town. machine have english instructions and are very easy to use. Just remember to validate your ticket.
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OP
Naples, Fl, USA
6 posts
Thank you both. I was considering the bus or the S-bahn. I don't see any reason to take the CAT when either of the former are available and quite good and convenient. I think I will take the S-Bahn for 4 Euro and purchase my 7 day pass at the airport as you suggest Alex. I am staying in Josefstadt near the Volksplatz (volkspark ?) U-Bahn stop. Thanks, again
Bill
Posted by
Stuttgart, Germany
3050 posts
Just chiming in to say the CAT is a rip-off. I did it before thoroughly researching the S-Bahn and realized my mistake after I'd bought the pricey CAT tickets. It's only a little bit faster.
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OP
Naples, Fl, USA
6 posts
I would like to thank evweryone for taking the time to help me out by sharing your opinions and expertise. I will be taking the s-bahn into wien-mitte and then using my 7 day pass for the u-bahn. Leaving on October 17 and looking forward to it. I may even take a day trip up to Melk and the Abbey on Saturday. Any thoughts? Bill
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Longmont, CO, USA
527 posts
Try to get down to Durnstein from Melk and visit the castle where Richard Lion Heart was held captive.