Vienna public transport from Alser Straße gives you access to nearby stations and connections across the city. Use the station information below to plan your route, then choose a ticket that fits your stay.
- Nearby stations: Alser Straße, Michelbeuern-AKH and Josefstädter Straße.
- Underground connections in central Vienna include U2, U3 and U4 at the stops listed below.
- The 7 Days VIENNA ticket covers unlimited journeys on underground trains, trams and buses in Vienna’s core zone.
- NightLine buses run every night; underground trains run through the night at weekends.
Three stations to consider
Alser Straße, Michelbeuern-AKH and Josefstädter Straße are three stations to consider when planning a journey. The stops sit in Alsergrund and Josefstadt, two neighbourhoods covered in this guide to Alsergrund and Josefstadt.
Choosing tickets and passes
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The 7 Days VIENNA ticket covers unlimited journeys on underground trains, trams and buses in Vienna’s core zone for seven days from the start date you choose.
It costs €25.20 and remains valid until 1:00 a.m. on the eighth day. Special express bus lines, including the airport bus, are excluded; for that part of the trip, see how to get from Vienna International Airport to the hotel. A 31 Days VIENNA ticket is available from €65.20.
If you buy a paper 7 Days VIENNA ticket, validate it before your first journey. Tickets bought online in the WienMobil ticket shop or app display their validity period.
For tickets that still require validation, Wiener Linien says to validate immediately after boarding a tram or bus and before taking a seat; at an underground station, use the marked ticket-required barriers.
Ticket prices and rules can change, so check the official site before you go.
How do you connect to central Vienna?
Herrengasse is served by underground line U3, while Schottentor and Schottenring offer connections on other lines and services.
At Schottentor, you can use underground line U2, tram lines 37, 38, 40, 41, 42, 43 and 44, or bus 1A. Schottenring is served by underground lines U2 and U4, as well as tram lines 1 and 31 and bus 3A.
These station and line details can help you choose a route after checking your destination on the Vienna transit map. If your plans include the old town, you can also follow a one-day route from Alser Straße to the old town.
Using the network late in the day
Vienna public transport has night services every night, and underground trains run through the night at weekends.
Wiener Linien operates the network 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. NightLine services run nightly; for late journeys, check the service and route that match your destination before setting off. For Alser Straße journeys, guest rooms suited to exploring the area are about a one-minute walk from the station.
FAQs
What does the 7 Days VIENNA ticket cover?
It allows unlimited travel on underground trains, trams and buses in Vienna’s core zone for seven days from the chosen start date. Special express bus lines, such as the airport bus, are not included.
Do Vienna underground trains run at night?
Underground trains run through the night at weekends. NightLine services operate every night.