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Train, bus or transfer compared
During the closure the S-Bahn does not reach Wien Mitte/Landstraße or Rennweg. The CAT therefore runs as a coach service, and the S7 ends at St. Marx.
| Connection | Arrival in Vienna | Travel time | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAT by coach | Wien Mitte/Landstraße (Marxergasse 1b, The Mall) | 21 min | up to 5 coaches per hour; €14.90 one way, €24.90 return, children under 15 free; last departure from the airport 23:37 |
| ÖBB Railjet / ICE | Hauptbahnhof (main station) | approx. 15 min | 2 departures per hour, non-stop; on to Meidling in just under 30 minutes |
| REX 7 | Hauptbahnhof (main station) | approx. 20 min | ÖBB regional train |
| S7 (shortened) | St. Marx | – | change to tram 18 or 71 or bus 74A; about a 10-minute walk to the U3 |
| Vienna Airport Bus, line 2 | Morzinplatz/Schwedenplatz | 22 min | since 5 September 2026 also direct buses to Praterstern and Karlsplatz |
| Vienna Airport Bus, line 1 | Westbahnhof | approx. 40 min | |
| Private transfer (Vienna Airport Transfer) | Your address, door to door | approx. 30 min to the 1st district | fixed price per ride from €36, also after the last bus or train; guide value without traffic |
When a transfer pays off
- Three adults: by CAT 3 × €14.90 = €44.70 to Wien Mitte; by sedan €36 to €42 per ride to the door in any Vienna district.
- With lots of luggage or children: no changes during the S-Bahn closure, child seats on request.
- Late arrival: the last CAT coach leaves the airport at 23:37; pickups are also possible at night (+ €5 between 23:00 and 02:59).
Sources
- wien.info: Important information for airport travellers from September 2026
- City Airport Train: prices and replacement service
As of October 2026. Timetables and fares of the rail and bus operators may change.