In short
- One ticket covers the U-Bahn, trams, buses and S-Bahn trains within Vienna.
- A single ticket costs €3.20 (€3.00 digital) and a 7-day ticket €28.90 at the time of writing.
- The 48- and 72-hour tickets were withdrawn on 1 January 2026, so visitors now choose between the 24-hour and 7-day tickets.
- The €365 annual pass ended in 2025; the Jahreskarte now costs €467.
Vienna is one of the easiest cities in Europe to get around without a car. Wiener Linien runs the U-Bahn, trams and buses, ÖBB runs the S-Bahn, and a single Vienna ticket is valid on all of them within the city. At the time of writing (September 2026) a single journey costs €3.20, a 24-hour ticket €10.20 and a 7-day ticket €28.90.
How does the Vienna U-Bahn work?
The U-Bahn is the backbone of Vienna public transport. It has five lines: U1 (red), U2 (purple), U3 (orange), U4 (green) and U6 (brown). A sixth line, the U5, is under construction. The lines cross at central hubs such as Karlsplatz, Stephansplatz and Westbahnhof, so most trips across the city need one change at most.
On Friday and Saturday nights and on nights before public holidays the U-Bahn runs all night. On other nights night buses take over. You can see every line with its stations and departures on our Vienna U-Bahn page.
Trams and buses in Vienna
Vienna has one of the largest tram networks in the world, and our timetables list more than 30 tram lines. Tram lines carry numbers (for example 1, 2, 18, 43 or 71) or letters (D and O). The Badner Bahn (BB), which links Vienna with Baden, is shown alongside the trams.
City buses fill the gaps between the rail lines. Our data covers more than 140 bus lines. Most of them carry a number followed by the letter A or B, such as 13A, 48A or 99B. Trams and buses are the best way to reach places the U-Bahn does not serve directly, from the outer districts to the Vienna Woods. Browse all Vienna timetables or look at the lines on the Vienna network map.
Are there night buses in Vienna?
Yes. The NightLine network has more than 30 night bus lines, all starting with the letter N (for example N6, N25 or N66). They run on nights when the U-Bahn is closed and many of them serve the routes of U-Bahn lines, so you can get home after the last train. Your normal ticket is valid on night buses too. All night lines and their departures are on our Vienna night bus page.
S-Bahn and regional trains in Vienna
The S-Bahn, run by ÖBB, connects the city centre with the suburbs and the surrounding region. Our timetables include the S1, S2, S3, S4, S45, S50, S60, S7 and S80 as well as regional trains. Within Vienna, the S-Bahn and regional trains accept the same tickets as the U-Bahn, trams and buses.
The S7 and the City Airport Train (CAT) serve Vienna Airport. Keep in mind that the airport lies outside the Vienna core zone, so a city ticket alone does not cover the full trip. Departures for all lines are on our Vienna trains page.
How much is a ticket in Vienna?
Prices below are valid from 1 January 2026 and were correct at the time of writing (September 2026). Digital tickets bought in the WienMobil app or the Wiener Linien online shop are cheaper.
- Single ticket (Einzelfahrschein): €3.20, digital €3.00. One journey in one direction; changes are allowed, breaks are not.
- Reduced single ticket: €1.60, digital €1.50, for children, young people and other entitled groups.
- 24-hour ticket: €10.20, digital €9.70, unlimited travel for 24 hours from validation.
- 7-day ticket: €28.90, digital €25.20, the best choice for longer visits.
- 31-day ticket: €75.00, digital €65.20.
- Annual pass (Jahreskarte): €467 paid at once (digital €461), or €506.40 by monthly direct debit.
- Jahreskarte Jugend, Senior, Spezial: €300 for everyone under 26, seniors from 65 and people with disabilities.
The 48-hour and 72-hour tickets were withdrawn on 1 January 2026, and the famous €365 annual pass ended on 31 December 2025. Vienna plans to adjust fares every year from 2027; the new prices had not been published at the time of writing.
Do children travel free?
Children under 6 travel free with an accompanying person. Children and young people up to their 15th birthday also travel free on Sundays, public holidays and during Vienna school holidays.
Where can I buy tickets in Vienna?
You can buy tickets in the WienMobil app and the Wiener Linien online shop (at the lower digital price), from ticket machines at every U-Bahn station, at Wiener Linien ticket offices and at tobacconists (Trafik). Paper tickets bought in advance must be validated before the journey at the blue machines at station entrances or on board. There is more detail on our Vienna tickets page.
How to use buses.app for Vienna
Use the Vienna journey planner to find the fastest connection between two stops, open any line to see its timetable and stops, and check Vienna service updates before you travel for diversions and closures. Everything works on your phone, in English, Greek and German.
