Airport transport 2026/27

Vienna Airport transport during the 2026/27 rail works

The S7 runs between Vienna Airport and Wien St. Marx. REX7 and Railjet/Intercity serve Wien Hauptbahnhof (Vienna Central Station). CAT by bus connects the airport with Wien Mitte/Landstraße.

Information checked: 26 October 2026

Check the operator's timetable for your travel date. Short-term changes and road traffic may affect services and journey times.

Public transport

What is running between the airport and Vienna?

Journey times are planning estimates, with no guaranteed arrival time.

Vienna Airport public transport, checked 26 October 2026
Connection	Status	Vienna destination	Keep in mind
CAT	Replacement bus	Wien Mitte/Landstraße	No CAT train during the main closure
S7	Shortened route	Wien St. Marx	Change for the city centre
REX7	Diverted route	Wien Hauptbahnhof	Stops at Kaiserebersdorf and Schwechat
Railjet / IC	Running	Wien Hauptbahnhof	Direct, about 15 minutes
Vienna Airport Bus	Running	Several destinations	Includes VAB4 Karlsplatz and VAB5 Praterstern

Before you travel: check current departure times, operating hours, accessibility and any disruptions directly with the operator. Allow time for transfers and your airline's check-in deadline.

Connection details

CAT, S7, REX7, Railjet and airport buses

CAT

CAT by bus to Wien Mitte

CAT uses replacement buses between Vienna Airport and Wien Mitte/Landstraße, expected until the end of October 2027. The city stop is Marxergasse 1b, reached through the CAT foyer. At the airport, use Terminal 3, bus stop 0.

CAT publishes a 12-minute interval from 07:00 to 19:00 and a 15-minute interval outside those hours, within operating hours. Buses leave Wien Mitte from 05:30 to 23:15 and the airport from 06:10 to 23:37. The published journey time is about 21 minutes; road traffic can increase it.

City Check-In for checked baggage is suspended. Flight check-in and boarding-pass printing for selected airlines remain available in the CAT foyer. Check accessibility with CAT before travel: the buses are not all accessible.

S7 terminates at Wien St. Marx

During the main closure, the airport S7 does not continue through Rennweg and Wien Mitte. At St. Marx, tram 18 connects towards Hauptbahnhof and tram 71 towards Rennweg and Karlsplatz.

Bus 74A provides a connection towards Landstraße/Stubentor. Wiener Linien currently lists a diversion towards Stubentor; check the current stops and onward route before departure.

REX7

REX7 to Vienna Central Station

REX7 is diverted to Wien Hauptbahnhof and stops at Kaiserebersdorf and Schwechat. Check ÖBB SCOTTY for the specific departure and journey time on your travel date.

At Hauptbahnhof you can change to metro U1, trams, buses and domestic or international trains.

Railjet / IC

Direct trains to Hauptbahnhof

ÖBB long-distance services, including Railjet and Intercity, continue between Vienna Airport and Wien Hauptbahnhof. A direct Railjet journey takes about 15 minutes; check the actual service in the ÖBB timetable.

This is useful for connections to other trains or metro U1. Do not assume every service runs at the same times each day.

Vienna Airport Bus

Five routes across Vienna

The network serves Westbahnhof via Hauptbahnhof (VAB1), Morzinplatz/Schwedenplatz (VAB2), Donauzentrum via VIC (VAB3), Karlsplatz (VAB4) and Praterstern (VAB5).

The current operator timetables show about 26 minutes on VAB4 and 28 minutes on VAB5. Actual travel time depends on traffic. Check each route's operating hours; not every line runs all night.

Rail works

Main closure until late October 2027

The central S-Bahn route between Wien Hauptbahnhof/St. Marx and Wien Praterstern is closed for modernisation from 7 September 2026 until the end of October 2027. Airport trains cannot use their usual route through Wien Mitte.

The planned end date may change. Check the official works notice and your connection again shortly before travel.

Our commercial transfer offer · Flughafentaxi Wien 24/7

Pre-book a direct airport transfer

For a hotel or private address, a pre-booked transfer avoids public transport changes. Flughafentaxi Wien 24/7 is a commercial booking and dispatch service for advance-booked airport transfers. Licensed partner companies carry out the rides.

Transfers start from €39, with the fixed price confirmed before travel, no night surcharge and no advance payment. Pay the driver after the ride, in cash or by card. The current price overview (German) gives the applicable routes and conditions. Flight-arrival monitoring may be available for airport pickups.

Your online request is not yet a confirmed reservation. The ride is reserved only after our binding booking confirmation. Road traffic can affect the journey time.

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Choose your destination

Which connection suits your trip?

Consider your final address, luggage and the number of changes.

Wien Mitte / Landstraße

CAT by bus is direct. Wien Mitte connects to metro U3 and U4. From St. Marx, check the current 74A route if you prefer the S7.

Wien Hauptbahnhof

Choose REX7 or a direct Railjet/Intercity connection, then change to U1 or your onward train.

Wien St. Marx

The S7 remains a direct airport connection. Trams 18 and 71 provide onward connections.

Hotel or private address

Check the full public transport route to the address. A pre-booked road transfer is a separate commercial option.

More luggage or a pushchair

Compare the number of changes, walking distances and accessibility before choosing your route.

Early or late flight

Check the first or last service for your date, allow for check-in, or request an advance-booked transfer.

FAQ

Vienna Airport transport questions

Is CAT running as a train?

No. During the main rail closure, CAT by bus links Vienna Airport with Wien Mitte/Landstraße. The replacement bus service is expected to continue until the end of October 2027.

Does the S7 run to Wien Mitte?

During the main closure, S7 trains from the airport terminate at Wien St. Marx. They do not continue directly via Rennweg to Wien Mitte.

How do I reach Vienna Central Station?

REX7 and ÖBB long-distance trains including Railjet and Intercity connect Vienna Airport directly with Wien Hauptbahnhof (Vienna Central Station). REX7 also stops at Kaiserebersdorf and Schwechat.

How long does the Railjet take?

The direct journey between Vienna Airport and Wien Hauptbahnhof takes about 15 minutes. Check your specific service and journey time with ÖBB before departure.

Are airport buses still running?

Yes. Vienna Airport Bus serves several destinations, including Karlsplatz on VAB4 (about 26 minutes in the timetable) and Wien Praterstern on VAB5 (about 28 minutes). Road traffic can change the actual journey time.

Can I book a direct airport transfer during the rail works?

Yes. The rail closure itself does not stop road taxis or pre-booked transfers. Road traffic and roadworks can still affect travel time. An online transfer request becomes a reservation only after our binding booking confirmation.

Official information and timetables

This guide is published by the commercial booking and dispatch service Flughafentaxi Wien 24/7. It is not an official airport or transport-operator information service. Operator timetables and service notices take precedence; our transfer offer is labelled separately above.

Information checked: 26 October 2026. Timetables and short-term disruptions can change. Confirm the current information with the operator before you travel.