The Austrian Train system has the VoerteilScard. A discount for the old and young. Do you have to get the card ahead of your travel or can you buy it when you buy your ticket in Austria? thanks,
Dick
Posted by
Bend, OR, United States
1167 posts
You buy it there as stated on the OBB website:
"VORTEILScard Classic The ÖBB VORTEILScard Classic is not bound to any particular conditions. It costs 99,90 Euro and is valid for one year starting from its issuance. A discount of up to 50% is granted for all ÖBB trains, as well for many private railways (excluding rack railways and special transport arrangements). For first time orders, you need a photo and a valid official photo identification. Get the request form at a station ticket counter."
Posted by
Bend, OR, United States
1167 posts
You buy it there as stated on the OBB website:
"VORTEILScard Classic The ÖBB VORTEILScard Classic is not bound to any particular conditions. It costs 99,90 Euro and is valid for one year starting from its issuance. A discount of up to 50% is granted for all ÖBB trains, as well for many private railways (excluding rack railways and special transport arrangements). For first time orders, you need a photo and a valid official photo identification. Get the request form at a station ticket counter."
Posted by
Vienna, Austria
5510 posts
I live in Austria and have a Vorteilscard. Since I live here and travel a lot by train, it makes sense to have one. For a tourist, however, it is better to buy SparSchiene tickets online, which are always about the same price as a ticket purchased with a Vorteilscard (but without have to pay the extra money for the actual card).