Vienna Hauptbahnhof — Railjet, Nightjet, VIE Airport Guide

Railjet network — Austria + neighbors

• Railjet to Salzburg: 2h22, every 30 min, from €19.90 Sparschiene.
• Railjet to Innsbruck: 4h11, every 1-2h, from €29.90.
• Railjet to Linz: 1h15, every 30 min, from €14.90.
• Railjet to Graz: 2h36, every 1h, from €19.90.
• Railjet to Budapest: 2h40, every 2h, from €19.90.
• Railjet to Prague: 4h, every 2h, from €19.90.
• Railjet to Munich: 4h direct, from €29.90.
• Railjet to Frankfurt: 6h45, from €29.90.
• EuroCity to Zurich: 7h45, daily, from €29.90.
• EuroCity to Bratislava: 1h, every 30 min, from €14.90.
• Operator: ÖBB (Austrian Federal Railways).
• Tickets: ÖBB.at, app, station counters + machines.

Nightjet — Europe overnight network

• Vienna is ÖBB Nightjet HQ: largest overnight train network in Europe.
• Nightjet to Berlin: 11h, from €29.90 seat / €69+ couchette / €99+ sleeper.
• Nightjet to Hamburg: 13h, similar pricing.
• Nightjet to Düsseldorf: 12h.
• Nightjet to Brussels: 14h (3 nights weekly).
• Nightjet to Paris: 14h via Munich (December 2023+).
• Nightjet to Rome: 13h35.
• Nightjet to Venice: 11h (recent addition).
• Nightjet to Zurich: 11h.
• 3 carriage types: Sitzwagen (seat), Liegewagen (couchette 4-6 person), Schlafwagen (sleeper 1-3 person).
• Breakfast included: Couchette + Sleeper classes.
• Bike transport: available on most Nightjet routes (€10-15 reservation).
• Reservations mandatory: all Nightjet trains.
• Most eco-friendly: 5x lower CO2 than flying.

VIE airport access — CAT, S7, taxi

• CAT (City Airport Train) to Vienna VIE: 16 min non-stop, €14.90 single.
• CAT frequency: every 30 min, 5:38am-11:38pm.
• CAT platforms: CAT terminal at Wien Mitte, NOT Hauptbahnhof — take U3 metro to Wien Mitte (2 stops, 4 min).
• S7 S-Bahn to VIE: 25 min direct from Wien Hauptbahnhof, €4.30 single.
• S7 frequency: every 30 min.
• Choice: CAT faster + premium (€14.90) vs S7 cheaper + slower (€4.30).
• Vienna 24h ticket includes S7: if you already have a day pass, S7 is free.
• Taxi VIE to Hauptbahnhof: €45-50 metered.
• Vienna Airport Lines bus: 22-30 min, €11.

Vienna city access from Hauptbahnhof

• U1 metro (red): Hauptbahnhof → Karlsplatz 4 min, Stephansplatz 6 min (centre).
• U1 to centre: 6 min total, every 3-5 min during day.
• S-Bahn: S1, S2, S3, S60, S7, S15 at lower level.
• Tram lines: D, 18, 0 from Hauptbahnhof Süd entrance.
• Bus lines: 13A, 69A from Hauptbahnhof.
• Single ticket: €2.40 (1h validity).
• Day ticket Vienna: €8.
• 72h ticket: €17.10.
• Weekly ticket: €17.10 (Monday-Sunday).
• Vienna City Card: 24h €17 / 48h €25 / 72h €29 — transit + discounts.
• Apps: Wiener Linien (city), ÖBB Scotty (national).

Services, station layout, safety

• Opened: 2014 — completely new station built on old Südbahnhof site.
• Diamond-shaped roof: 31,000 m² landmark roof, architectural award winner.
• Left luggage: automatic lockers — €4-7 per 24h. Plus manual Gepäckabgabe.
• WiFi free: ÖBB-WLAN throughout.
• ÖBB Lounge: Railjet first-class + Sleeper class Nightjet.
• Food: 90+ shops + restaurants over 2 levels.
• BahnhofCity Wien Hauptbahnhof: shopping centre on-site.
• Tourist info (Vienna Info): in main hall — Vienna Pass + maps.
• ATMs: Bank Austria, Erste Bank, Raiffeisen.
• Pharmacy: in main hall.
• Currency exchange: Travelex.
• Accessibility: fully step-free, elevators, audio guidance.
• Safety: very safe — Vienna among world’s safest cities. Some pickpockets but low compared to Termini/Gare du Nord.
• Sister stations: Wien Mitte (CAT to VIE), Westbahnhof (regional to West Austria), Praterstern.

Frequently Asked Questions

Vienna Hauptbahnhof to VIE airport?

S7 S-Bahn 25 min €4.30 direct. Or CAT (City Airport Train) 16 min €14.90 — but CAT departs from Wien Mitte (take U3 2 stops, 4 min).

Cheapest train Vienna to Salzburg?

Railjet 2h22 from €19.90 Sparschiene saver (book 6+ weeks). Every 30 min. WESTbahn private competitor similar pricing.

Nightjet Vienna to Rome?

13h35 overnight ÖBB Nightjet. From €29.90 seat / €69+ couchette (4-6 person) / €99+ sleeper (1-3 person). Breakfast included couchette+.

Railjet vs Eurocity Vienna?

Railjet = ÖBB premium domestic + Austria-neighbor service, 230 km/h. EuroCity = international + slower. Railjet to Zurich + Frankfurt; EuroCity to Bratislava + nearby.

Hauptbahnhof vs Westbahnhof?

Hauptbahnhof (2014) is Vienna’s new main station — Railjet, Nightjet, international. Westbahnhof — REX + S-Bahn to west Austria (Linz, Salzburg). Most travelers use Hauptbahnhof.

Left luggage Vienna Hauptbahnhof?

Automatic lockers €4-7 per 24h. Plus manual Gepäckabgabe counter. Cash + card. Open station hours.

See also

• Vienna VIE airport guide
• Austrian Airlines baggage
• Budapest airport guide
• Munich airport guide