VIE — Vienna — Taxi Fare Guide
Vienna Airport (VIE) is in Schwechat, about 18-20 km southeast of the city centre. Vienna's licensed radio-taxi companies offer fixed-price airport transfers that you book in advance, giving a guaranteed fare regardless of traffic. This is the recommended, transparent option and the norm for airport runs.
Typical fixed prices to the city centre (1st-9th districts) are around €36-€42 for up to four passengers: Taxi 40 100 charges about €42, and Taxi 31 300 about €37 when booked via app. Private airport-taxi firms advertise fixed fares from roughly €27-€38. A metered taxi taken spontaneously from the rank without pre-booking can cost more and is less predictable.
Importantly, when booking always request an airport cab; otherwise an extra fee of around €18 may be added for the taxi's empty return journey to Vienna. The trip takes about 20-30 minutes. Confirm the price and passenger count when you book, and note fixed prices usually cover the central districts only.
Ride-hailing apps Uber, Bolt and FreeNow all operate at VIE with designated pickup zones and are often competitive, though they surge at peak times. Budget travellers can instead take the City Airport Train (CAT) or the S7 suburban train, both far cheaper than any taxi.
| Destination | Approx. fare | Time |
| City centre (1st district / Stephansplatz) | €36-€42 (fixed) | 20-30 min |
| Districts 2-9 (inner Vienna) | €38-€45 (fixed) | 20-30 min |
| Schönbrunn / western districts | €40-€50 | 25-35 min |
| Vienna Hauptbahnhof | €35-€42 | 20-25 min |
Practical tips: Book a fixed-price airport taxi in advance and specifically ask for an 'airport cab' to avoid the ~€18 empty-return surcharge. Confirm the flat fare and how many passengers it covers. Cards are widely accepted. For the cheapest ride into town, the CAT or S7 train is excellent value.
Other ways to the city
Vienna Airport sits on a main railway line, so there are four distinct rail and coach options into the city:
- City Airport Train (CAT) - non-stop to Wien Mitte in 16 minutes, every 30 minutes, for around EUR 15 one way or about EUR 25 return. Offers in-town check-in for some airlines and generous luggage space.
- S-Bahn line S7 - the budget favourite: the same journey to Wien Mitte in about 25 minutes for roughly EUR 4-5 including the airport supplement, continuing to Praterstern and Floridsdorf.
- OBB Railjet and regional trains - direct services to Wien Hauptbahnhof in about 15 minutes, and onward to Salzburg, Linz, Graz and Budapest without changing in the city.
- Vienna Airport Lines buses - coaches to Morzinplatz/Schwedenplatz, the Hauptbahnhof and Donauzentrum for around EUR 10-11, taking 20-45 minutes. Useful if you are staying near a stop and want no changes.
- FlixBus and regional coaches - cheap long-distance links to Bratislava (about an hour), Brno and Budapest directly from the airport.
If you plan to use public transport in Vienna itself, buy a 24, 48 or 72 hour Vienna ticket - the U-Bahn, tram and bus network is dense and easy to navigate.
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Fares are researched from official and public sources and are approximate — always confirm the meter or fixed fare before you travel.