Arrival / Traffic

Our request to you: 

  • If possible, choose an environmentally friendly way of travelling to Vienna by public transport or carpool.
  • If it is not possible for you to travel by public transport, you have the possibility to have your journey CO2 compensated. With a monetary contribution equivalent to the distance you travel, you can support environmental protection projects and thus contribute to improving the global climate situation.

Further information at: www.climateaustria.at

Arrival by plane

Vienna International Airport Schwechat is about 20 km south-east of the city centre. There is

The taxi rank at Vienna International Airport is located directly in front of the arrivals and departures hall.

Arrival by train

Information is available by calling +43 05-1717 or on the Internet at:

Öffentliche Verkehrsmittel

Underground trains, trams and buses are available.

The University of Vienna can be reached by tram 1, 37, 38, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, D (Schottentor station) and underground U2 (Schottentor station).

Tickets can be purchased at the airport, at every underground station and in tobacconists or online.

 

Directions to other locations:

Bike

You are also welcome to arrive by bike, there are plenty of bike racks available around the University of Vienna.

In addition, WienMobil Rad, the bikesharing service of Wiener Linien with 3000 bicycles and over 200 stations throughout the city, is at your disposal.

Green Taxi

Taxi 40100: "Green" on the road, without a price surcharge

Austria's leading taxi agency takes its responsibility very seriously, not only towards its customers, partners and employees, but also towards the environment.

Please find more information here.

Electric car sharing

Car sharing is an essential part of the smart mobility of our days.

The Viennese start-up ELOOP exclusively offers electric vehicles for shared use. This minimises environmental impact and maximises social benefits.

Sharetoo is an innovative e-car sharing concept from Porsche Bank. The aim is to combine sustainable mobility with state-of-the-art technology. With around 200 vehicles in around 30 cities and municipalities, sharetoo Carsharing is one of the largest e-car sharing providers in Austria. Porsche Bank AG" is the first car sharing provider with an eco-label.