Vienna main station for international and domestic trains including Railjet services.

About Wien Hauptbahnhof (Central Station)

Wien Hauptbahnhof is Vienna's modern main railway station, opened in 2015 to replace the former Sudbahnhof. The glass-roofed station serves as the hub for international trains to Munich (4 hours), Budapest (2.5 hours), Prague (4 hours), Venice (7.5 hours), and many other European cities. The station complex includes a large shopping mall, restaurants, and the adjacent Sonnwendviertel residential quarter.

Located in the Favoriten district, the station is connected to the U-Bahn (U1 line), trams, and buses. The Belvedere Palace complex—featuring Klimt's famous 'The Kiss'—is a 10-minute walk north, making it a convenient cultural stop before or after train journeys. The Swiss Garden (Schweizergarten) park lies adjacent, offering green space near the station.

Nearby Landmarks

Belvedere Palace Schweizergarten park Favoriten district Sonnwendviertel

Transport Options

Taxi

Cost EUR 36-40
Time 25-35 minutes

Follow "Taxi" signs at arrivals. Queue at official taxi stand. Metered fares, no need to negotiate.

Rideshare (Grab/Uber)

Cost EUR 25-32
Time 25-35 minutes

Arrivals level

Train (S-Bahn S7)

Cost EUR 4
Time 35-40 minutes (with transfer)
Frequency Every 30 minutes

Step-by-Step Directions

Take S7 to Wien Mitte station. Transfer to U4 (direction Hutteldorf) to Karlsplatz, then U1 to Hauptbahnhof. Or take Airport Lines bus direct.

Vienna Airport Lines (direct)

Cost EUR 10
Time 25 minutes
Frequency Every 30 minutes

Outside Arrivals Hall

Quick Comparison

Option Cost Time Best For
Taxi EUR 36-40 25-35 minutes Convenience, groups, heavy luggage
Rideshare EUR 25-32 25-35 minutes Budget-conscious, app users
Train EUR 4 35-40 minutes (with transfer) Budget, avoiding traffic
Bus/Shuttle EUR 10 25 minutes Cheapest option

Good to Know

Late Night Transport

S7 trains run until approximately 11:30 PM. ÖBB Railjet services to the airport typically end by 10 PM. After that, taxis cost about €40 from the airport. Vienna's night bus N60 serves part of the airport route but is slow.

Luggage Tips

Both S7 and Railjet trains have luggage space. Wien Hauptbahnhof has extensive luggage lockers (€2-4 depending on size) throughout the station. The station's shopping mall has a Billa supermarket for stocking up on provisions for onward train journeys.

Accessibility

Wien Hauptbahnhof is one of Europe's most modern and accessible stations with elevators to all platforms, tactile guidance, and accessible restrooms. ÖBB trains have wheelchair spaces. The U1 connection is fully accessible.