How to Get from Vienna International Airport to Hotel City Residence

The drive from Vienna International Airport takes about 47 minutes, and Alser Straße station is about a one-minute walk from the hotel. Those two points give you a simple way to think about the arrival: choose an airport-to-city connection, then make the final approach to Alser Straße.

The airport’s railway station is a short indoor walk from the terminal and has step-free access. That makes rail a practical option if you want to continue into Vienna by train; the airport also has a taxi rank directly in front of the arrivals hall.

Vienna Airport is linked to the city by ÖBB suburban trains, ÖBB Railjet and Intercity trains, the City Airport Train, and Vienna Airport Bus. The options differ in where they take you, so check the onward connection that suits your arrival point before choosing a service.

The ÖBB S7 suburban train runs every half-hour daily, from approximately 04:00 until after midnight. REX7 trains also serve the route at peak travel times. Railjet and Intercity trains run every half-hour between Vienna Main Station and Vienna Airport; ÖBB gives a 15-minute journey time between those two stations.

Railjet and Intercity services also stop at Wien Meidling, with the shortest airport journey from Meidling taking 26 minutes. Some connections require a change at Vienna Main Station. For current services and connections, consult ÖBB’s journey information before setting out.

For getting around from Alser Straße, the Vienna public transport guide covers connections from the station.

Use the airport train or bus to reach Vienna, then check the live public-transport route to Alser Straße for your travel time. The airport-to-city services do not all use the same arrival point: ÖBB Railjet and Intercity trains serve Vienna Main Station and Wien Meidling, while CAT connects the airport with Wien Mitte.

That means the last leg depends on which service you take and where it leaves you in the city. Check the connection to Alser Straße for your specific departure rather than assuming every train or bus follows the same route.

If you are planning a day in the old town, the one-day Vienna route from Alser Straße follows the journey from the station to the old town.

At the airport, use the taxi rank directly in front of the arrivals hall or the City Transfer counters inside the arrivals hall. Vienna Airport advises against accepting unsolicited taxi offers inside the arrivals hall.

The airport lists several taxi and limousine services, and says its taxi fleet includes hybrid vehicles. If you arrange a transfer in advance, confirm the pickup point with the provider so you know where to meet the driver after landing.

Allow about one minute to walk from Alser Straße station to the hotel. Your full journey time will also depend on the airport service you choose and any connection you make in Vienna.

Before you go: Service times and connections can change, so check the official site before you go. For rail services, use ÖBB’s official journey information; for airport taxi guidance, consult Vienna Airport.