Hello and welcome to Vienna! If you are exploring this wonderful city, you will certainly want to get around quickly and stress-free. In Vienna, there are numerous means of transport available to you that will take you to all your destinations in comfort. Whether you want to explore the historic old town, visit the impressive museums or simply discover the city on your own: if you are traveling in Vienna, you can enjoy one of the best-developed transport networks in the world.  From the efficient Vienna Lines and the fast City Airport Train (CAT) to bicycles and e-scooters - in this article we show you the best way to get around Vienna. And if you grab a Vienna Welcome Card in advance, you'll get discounts on many of the means of transport.

CAT: From the airport to the city 

If you travel to Vienna by plane, the City Airport Train (CAT) takes you from the airport to the city center in no time at all. The CAT takes you directly from the airport to the Wien Mitte S-Bahn station in just 16 minutes, without any annoying stops. The train runs every 30 minutes and you can buy your ticket conveniently online or directly at the station at the airport. The CAT's modern facilities are also really comfortable, making your arrival in the heart of Vienna completely relaxed and stress-free.

Tip: Get for just € 20.00 the best offer in town of the CAT with Vienna Welcome Card

Badner Bahn: from Opernring to Baden

The Badner Bahn is a traditional streetcar line operated by Wiener Lokalbahnen, which connects Vienna with the Lower Austrian city of Baden. It runs from Vienna's Opernring to Baden, passing through numerous Viennese suburbs along the way. Particularly practical: the Badner Bahn runs at frequent intervals and allows you to travel flexibly in both Vienna and Baden. Tickets are available online and at Badner Bahn stations. We can also warmly recommend a day trip to Baden: The famous Casino Baden, the Römertheme and the Beethovenhaus, which is well worth seeing, await you there. Or you can take a stroll through the Kurpark Baden, which is ideal for a relaxing afternoon with its well-tended gardens, old trees and picturesque walking paths. 

Lime: the flexible solution with e-scooters  

The international provider Lime offers a practical way to get around with its e-scooters. As in many other cities, the electronic scooters can also be found in Vienna and are ideal for covering shorter distances in a comfortable and environmentally friendly way. The rental works according to the so-called free-floating model, i.e. not tied to a specific station: The app for Android and iOS is used to search for an e-scooter in the vicinity, reserve it or rent it directly and park it after use. Billing is by the minute, plus a basic price per ride. Lime scooters are perfect for spontaneously cruising through the city, avoiding traffic jams and discovering the city up close. 

Tip: LIME is one of the mobiliy partners of the Vienna Welcome Card - try it. 

Wiener Linien: With the classic through Vienna

The Viennese love their public transport: whether streetcars, subway or buses, the Wiener Linien transport network is well-developed and affordable. When it comes to public transport, you really can't fool the city, which is why the Vienna Welcome Card also gives you discounts on the Wiener Linien. You will find a ticket machine at every subway station and you can buy tickets in all vehicles. You can choose between different tickets, depending on whether you are traveling in Vienna for 24 hours, seven days or just one trip. The WienMobil app is particularly useful, as you can also use it to buy tickets, plan routes and view delays. Are you looking in vain for the U5 between the U1, U2, U3, U4 and U6 lines? Don't worry, you don't have tomatoes on your eyes: the realization of subway line 5 was only recently started and its completion will take a few more years. 

With the Vienna Welcome Card you get the travel cards 24/48/72h and 7days. 

WienMobil Rad: the bike sharing service from Wiener Linien - Wiener Linien

Prefer pedaling to walking? If you want to explore Vienna by bike, WienMobil Rad has the answer. More than 3,000 WienMobil bikes are in circulation throughout Vienna and are available around the clock at various stations. Using the nextbike app, you can easily find a rental bike nearby, book it and start pedaling immediately. Starting at 35 cents per 30 minutes[1], the service is particularly inexpensive and, of course, environmentally friendly. Incidentally, there are also family-friendly bikes with child seats, making getting around Vienna a fun activity for the whole family. After all, what could be better than exploring a city at a leisurely pace with a pleasant breeze? 

Tip: WienMobil bike is also a mobiliy partner of the Vienna Welcome Card - get on.

Wondering what to do in Vienna? Here you will find excursion destinations around Vienna. And if you're looking for breakfast options, your mouth will be watering right away. Don't forget to get a Vienna Welcome Card, as it gives you discounts at numerous excursion destinations and means of transport in Vienna and other great benefits.