Vienna Airport to Central Station: Train Options (2026 Guide)

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How to Get from Vienna Airport to the City Center 2026

Taking the ÖBB Railjet to Wien Hauptbahnhof (Main Station)

Photos/Text ⓒMinimanimu

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Upon arriving at Vienna Airport,

you might find yourself wondering whether to take the CAT or an ÖBB train.

If your accommodation is near Wien Hauptbahnhof (Main Station), it's simpler than you think!

Just check for Railjet and REX7 first.

Let's break down everything from the updated S7 and CAT services and prices,

to how to buy your ticket and get to Wien Hauptbahnhof.

Contents
1	Which Train to Take if You're Heading to Wien Hauptbahnhof?
2	Railjet Ticket Prices and Transport Passes
3	How to Buy Your Ticket and Board at the Airport
4	2026 Airport Transportation Comparison
5	Minimanimu's Planning Tips
6	Overall Review

Which Train to Take if You're Heading to Wien Hauptbahnhof?

In Vienna, there are two stations you absolutely need to distinguish between.

Wien Hbf	Vienna Main Station
Wien Mitte	City Center (Mitte) Station

While their names might sound similar, they are entirely different stations.

It's always best to check which one is closer to your accommodation first.

If your accommodation is near Wien Hauptbahnhof,

you'll want to look for a direct train to Wien Hbf.

Both ÖBB Railjet and InterCity trains offer a direct connection

from Vienna Airport to Wien Hbf in

about 15 minutes, with no transfers required.

Combined, these two trains run twice an hour.

During the S-Bahn construction period in 2026,

the REX7 also connects to Wien Hbf in approximately 20 minutes.

Since the time difference with Railjet isn't significant,

it's a good idea to compare their actual departure times.

Railjet Ticket Prices and Transport Passes

A standard one-way adult ticket

from the airport to Wien Hbf costs €5.50.

This fare is a combination of €2.30 for the airport zone to the Vienna city limits,

and €3.20 for the inner-city Vienna zone.

Category	Adult Fare
Airport → Wien Hbf	€5.50
Airport Surcharge Zone	€2.30
Vienna City Zone	€3.20

If you have a valid Vienna City Card or

a Wiener Linien multi-day pass,

you only need to purchase the separate airport surcharge zone ticket for €2.30.

How to Buy Your Ticket and Board at the Airport

You can purchase tickets via the ÖBB app, their official website,

at airport ticket counters, or from ticket machines.

If it's your first time, just remember these key stations:

Flughafen Wien	Vienna Airport
Wien Hbf	Vienna Main Station

After checking the date, number of passengers, and departure time,

you can choose between Railjet or REX7, whichever train you prefer to take.

Once you arrive at the airport,

follow the signs to the airport station.

On the display board, you only need to check these four things:

① Departure Time

② Train Number

③ Platform

④ Whether it stops at Wien Hbf

One thing that might be a little confusing at first is that the display board might show

another city prominently instead of Wien Hbf.

Even if a train's final destination is elsewhere,

as long as Wien Hbf is an intermediate stop,

you can use it.

2026 Airport Transportation Comparison

Comparison based on official information as of October 13, 2026

Transportation Method	Destination · Time	Adult One-Way
Railjet	Wien Hbf approx. 15 min	€5.50
REX7	Wien Hbf approx. 20 min	€5.50
S7	St. Marx approx. 18 min	€5.50
CAT by bus	Wien Mitte approx. 21 min	€14.90
Vienna Airport Bus 1	Wien Hbf Süd approx. 25 min	€11

From September 7, 2026, until the end of October 2027,

due to city center S-Bahn construction,

the **S7 will operate on a shortened route, only going as far as St. Marx.**

Also, since August 24, 2026,

the **CAT by bus has been operating to Wien Mitte instead of the train.**

If your accommodation is near Wien Hbf (the central station), both Railjet and REX7

offer direct connections, making your journey straightforward.

Conversely, if Wien Mitte is closer to your accommodation,

you might want to compare the CAT by bus option.

Minnie's Planning Tips

1. Check both Railjet and REX7 departure times

Since the travel time difference is only about 5 minutes,

the train that departs first might actually get you there sooner!

2. Don't confuse Wien Hbf and Wien Mitte

Depending on your accommodation's location,

the most convenient airport transfer option will vary.

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3. Reconfirm the ÖBB timetable on your departure day

Especially in 2026, with the changed operating methods for S7 and CAT,

it's always a good idea to check the real-time timetable on the day of your travel.

Overall Summary

If you're heading from Vienna Airport to the central station (Wien Hbf),

I'd personally **check for a Railjet first,**

**and if there's a REX7 departing right away,**

**I'd compare them both.**

Both trains take you directly to Wien Hbf without any transfers,

and the travel times (approx. 15 and 20 minutes respectively) aren't significantly different.

Especially in 2026,

the operating methods for S7 and CAT have changed from their usual schedules.

**① Confirm whether your accommodation is closer to Wien Hbf or Wien Mitte**

**② Check departure times on the ÖBB website on the day of travel**

Just keep these two crucial points in mind!