Getting Around the City
Austria’s towns and cities have public transport networks comprised of buses, trams, and trains. Vienna, the capital, has a vast and efficient public transport network, making it such a liveable city. Wiener Linien runs a network of buses, trams (known fondly by the Viennese as “bims” after the sound of the bell) and underground trains, serving more than 2.5 million passengers daily. With over 171 kilometres of track, Vienna has the sixth-largest tram network worldwide.
Vienna’s Public transport System
Vienna is home to Austria's only underground railway system, the U-Bahn. Construction of the underground railway network began in the 1970s. It has continued to be expanded ever since.
Holders of annual Wiener Linien tickets have almost doubled since 2012, when the price was fixed at € 365 – covering the city’s entire network of trains, trams and buses. More Viennese own a Jahreskarte (annual Wiener Linien ticket) than a car. For kids, students and retired people there are special discounts on public transport.
Further Information on Regional Transport
You can find more information about bus transport and airports in Austria under Decoding Austria.
Examples of Public Transportation Costs
A one-way ticket costs around € 2.00 – 2.60, depending on which city you are in. Larger cities offer annual, monthly, weekly and daily tickets as well as special offers for tourists.
| Annual full-priced Ticket | Concessions (Under 26s) | Concessions (Seniors) | |
| Vienna | € 467 | Semester ticket: € 300 Elementary school annual ticket: € 86 | From 65: € 300 |
| Vorarlberg | € 201 - 434 | Annual: € 140 - 222 | From 65: € 140 - 304 |
| Tirol | € 590 | Semester ticket: € 301 Elementary school annual ticket: € 99.80 | From 62: € 301 From 75: € 143.30 |
