This time I am bringing some additional useful info about how to get in, out and around Vienna. Hopefully you enjoyed the list of 5 things to see. Today I will try to explain actually how to do it if you want to see all of it. So, if you re ready, let's dive right in.
Vienna is farily well connected to the most of the major cities in Austria and Europe.
The only city airport, Vienna International, is situated just outside the city limits near the city suburb of Schwechat. There are many international (and also many intercontinental) flights every day and it is also the home base for the austrian national airlines - Austrian Airlines. To get to the city center, you may take the suburban S-Bahn train for 4 euro. The trip takes about half an hour and takes you to the Wien-Mitte train station where you can transfer to Metro.
Another international airport in the vicinity is 54 km distant Milan Rastislav Štefánik International Airport in Bratislava, where you can find mostly lowcost airlines like Wizzair and Ryanair flying mostly to many east european destinations.
There isn't any main railway station in Vienna. The most important are probably Wien Meidling and Wien West where most long distance and international trains are headed. There is a very good train connection with all of the neighbouring capitals (Prague, Bratislava, Budapest and Berlin.)
The main bus station is Vienna International Busterminal is located at the terminal station of the U3 line Erdberg. Many of the buses coming from the Czech Republic end at the Praterstern station in northern parts of the city.
Getting around
The public transportation in the city is extended and reliable. Thebackbone of the system are 5 lines of the underground railway, a metro service called U-Bahn (which is basically german for subway). You will find the stations marked with a big letter U on a blue cube. Most of the important sights in the city and partially suburbs are covered by these metro lines. The fare, applicable to all kinds of public transportation, is 2.20 for one ride or 2.80 for 90 minutes with however much transfers you like. You can also buy a 24 hours ticket for 7.60 (6.10 on workdays and Saturdy between 8 and 20).
The U-Bahn system is supported by an extended commuter train network called S-Bahn.
There are also many tram stations and route in the center of the city that can offer an alternative for you, especially if you want to do some sightseeing while transporting. You will find all stations marked with the word Strassenbahn Haltestelle.
Alternatively you can of course walk - most of the main sights are in walking distance and the center of the city is pedestrial anyway. Getting from one point of the center to the other should not take more than 20 minutes.
More
Austria is a member of the European Union, so if you come from outside, be sure to get your Shengen visa. They use a normal Type C plug outlet and drive on the rights side of the road. The official currency is Euro that replaced the original austrian schilling. Most people speak german, but english is taught at schools and most Austrians have at least decent knowledge of the language.
Thanks for your attention and see you next time :)
Lex
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