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Vienna Public Transport Guide for Tourists

The Imperial Capital of Europe. Plan metro, train and bus journeys with offline maps, ticket advice and live departures when connected.

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6Transit Lines
23Key Stations
23Accessible Stops
5Metro/Subway Lines

About Getting Around Vienna

Vienna's U-Bahn is one of Europe's most reliable and clean transit systems. The city's imperial palaces, world-class museums and historic coffee houses are all easily reached by public transport.

Top tourist tip: The Vienna City Card includes unlimited transit and museum discounts — available for 24, 48 or 72 hours.

Best pass for tourists: Vienna City Card (24, 48 or 72 hours)

Transit Lines in Vienna

Vienna has 6 public transit lines, including 5 metro/subway lines. CityNav provides downloaded route and station information for offline planning, with live service updates available when connected.

U1U2U3U4U6S7 (CAT)

Key Stations in Vienna

Stephansplatz
2 lines · Accessible ♿
Karlsplatz
3 lines · Accessible ♿
Praterstern
3 lines · Accessible ♿
Schwedenplatz
2 lines · Accessible ♿
Westbahnhof
2 lines · Accessible ♿
Wien Hauptbahnhof
1 line · Accessible ♿
Schottenring
2 lines · Accessible ♿
Volkstheater
2 lines · Accessible ♿

+ 15 more stations supported in CityNav

Top Tourist Landmarks in Vienna

Schönbrunn Palace
St Stephen's Cathedral
Belvedere Palace
Vienna State Opera
Use CityNav's AR walking navigation to get step-by-step directions to any of these landmarks from your current location.

Transit Authorities in Vienna

Wiener Linien (WL) Official site →
ÖBB (ÖBB) Official site →

Train, Bus & Metro Times in Vienna

Vienna has 6 transit lines covering trains, buses and metro routes across the city. CityNav shows real-time departure times at every station when connected, while downloaded timetables keep core planning available offline.

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Metro & Subway

5 lines — tap any station in CityNav for real-time arrivals

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Trains & Trams

1 line — downloaded timetables included; live updates need a connection

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Buses

Bus routes across Vienna — plan your journey before you board

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Where to Visit in Vienna

From iconic landmarks to hidden local gems, Vienna has something for every type of traveller. CityNav gives you AR walking directions and step-by-step transit routes to any attraction — no map-reading required.

Schönbrunn Palace

AR walking directions via CityNav

St Stephen's Cathedral

AR walking directions via CityNav

Belvedere Palace

AR walking directions via CityNav

Vienna State Opera

AR walking directions via CityNav

💡 Open CityNav's AR camera mode to see walking arrows to any landmark from your exact position — works even without a data signal.

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Navigate Vienna with CityNav

Get real-time turn-by-turn directions, AR walking navigation, offline transit maps and SOS emergency alerts — all designed for tourists exploring Vienna.

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🛟 Vienna Safety Centre

Emergency numbers, hospital info, common tourist scams and key local phrases for Vienna — core safety guidance is available offline in the CityNav app; current updates require a connection.

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✈️ Download before you fly

Download CityNav before you fly to keep Vienna's core transit maps, scheduled timetables and safety guidance available offline. Live departures, disruption updates, AI responses, nearby places, bookings, location sharing and SOS transmission require an internet connection.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Getting Around Vienna

Does the Vienna U-Bahn run through the night on weekends?

Yes — Vienna runs its entire U-Bahn network 24 hours on Friday and Saturday nights, with trains every 15 minutes through the early hours. On other nights, night buses substitute from around 12:30am.

What is the City Airport Train (CAT) and is it worth the extra cost?

The CAT (S7 line) connects Vienna Airport to Wien Mitte station in 16 minutes — among the fastest airport connections in Europe. A cheaper alternative is the standard ÖBB regional train, which takes a few minutes longer and is covered by standard transit passes.

Which U-Bahn line connects Schönbrunn Palace to Stephansdom?

U4 (green) serves Schönbrunn Palace station directly. For Stephansdom, take U4 to Karlsplatz and change to U1 or U3 to Stephansplatz — one stop away.

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