City Airport Train CAT
City Airport Train CAT
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5:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Monday
5:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Tuesday
5:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Wednesday
5:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Thursday
5:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Friday
5:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Saturday
5:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Sunday
5:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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With a journey time of only 16 minutes from Vienna Airport to the city center, the City Airport Train is the fastest way to travel – without stress and traffic jams and in an environmentally friendly way. The CAT commutes between Vienna International Airport and Wien-Mitte station every thirty minutes non-stop, from early morning to late at night, 365 days a year. Passengers can already check in their baggage at the City Air Terminal at the railway station Wien-Mitte and get their boarding passes. The City Air Terminal offers all the services of an international airport terminal with both manned check-in desks and self service check-in kiosks.
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Toaoa
Zurich, Switzerland331 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
The CAT, which is often advertised intrusively in the landing AUA plane or in the airport bus, is completely overpriced.
The REX 7 only takes 4 minutes longer to get to the city (same station) and the S7 6 minutes longer, and all for only €4.40. However, this price already includes the ticket for Vienna. It's only really worth it if you want to use the City Check-in.
The REX 7 only takes 4 minutes longer to get to the city (same station) and the S7 6 minutes longer, and all for only €4.40. However, this price already includes the ticket for Vienna. It's only really worth it if you want to use the City Check-in.
Written 8 January 2024
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Sarah C
Ashtead, UK1,294 contributions
Aug 2023
This is a fantastic service from airport to city centre. we had pre-bought our e-tickets on the Vienna City Card app (they were inspected on each journey). The train is modern, light and airy, plenty of room for luggage, clean, overall a delight and great first impression of the city
Written 14 August 2023
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Konstantinos C
Greece87 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
The train is fast and clean. It has continuous routes every 30 minutes. It may be more expensive than the regular but it provides a waiting area with sofas and is generally comfortable. It also has free luggage storage if you have several hours until you go to the airport and want to take a walk.
Written 25 March 2024
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Alexander F
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Jul 2024 • Couples
We arrived in Vienna on 29/07 at night and wanted to use the transfer from the airport to the city center (included in our Vienna city cards). Before taking the train, we showed them to a CAT member at the airport and he told us "It'd be ok for us to take the CAT train as the transfer from the airport was included in our Vienna city cards". We then took it.
However, when the train arrived at its terminus (Vienna city center), a CAT ticket inspector entered our wagon and scanned our Vienna city cards. Result: our card code bars were not recognized by his scanner. Although we tried to explain to him multiple times that we paid for this transfer (we also showed him the voucher for this), he didn't want to listen to any explanation that we gave him and made us pay again for the transfer from the airport ... What a good way to start our Vienna trip.
I think that you should rethink the way you choose your ticket inspectors. Intelligent people and good listeners would be welcomed.
Thankfully, the Vienna city card assistance center told us that it was a mistake on their part and that we would be refunded from CAT, which just happened some hours ago.
However, when the train arrived at its terminus (Vienna city center), a CAT ticket inspector entered our wagon and scanned our Vienna city cards. Result: our card code bars were not recognized by his scanner. Although we tried to explain to him multiple times that we paid for this transfer (we also showed him the voucher for this), he didn't want to listen to any explanation that we gave him and made us pay again for the transfer from the airport ... What a good way to start our Vienna trip.
I think that you should rethink the way you choose your ticket inspectors. Intelligent people and good listeners would be welcomed.
Thankfully, the Vienna city card assistance center told us that it was a mistake on their part and that we would be refunded from CAT, which just happened some hours ago.
Written 22 August 2024
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Jun 2024 • Family
Vienna, a wonderful, imperial city and at the same time incredibly friendly to tourists! The timing of the city's public transport is perfect. Because of the accuracy of bottled water, there are columns everywhere in the city that you can fill your bottle and at the same time cool yourself with the spraying chills. The cruise to the Danube rewards your expectations.The Sacherthe, their sweet, delicious. It is worth visiting!!!
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Written 7 July 2024
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Doughnut00
Glasgow, UK359 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Fast as anything to get you from the city centre to the airport. Clean, efficient trains every 15 minutes. Puts other cities transport to shame.
One thing. It claims you can check in your bags in Vienna, so you can travel hassle free. This is true but only for certain airlines. We travelled with BA and were stuck with our bags for hours.
One thing. It claims you can check in your bags in Vienna, so you can travel hassle free. This is true but only for certain airlines. We travelled with BA and were stuck with our bags for hours.
Written 3 March 2023
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Huseyin S
Istanbul, Türkiye146 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
This is the fastest way to reach directly to the city center from Vienna airport. It can be a bit costy but it is fast and comfortable and the scenery is great. When you get off the train, you literally in the middle of the downtown area. Recommended
Written 22 June 2022
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Luke
Bournemouth, UK120 contributions
Jul 2022
We used the CAT to return to the airport and it was a great experience. Makes you jealous how nice and efficient these trains are compared to back home. The seats were immaculate, clean and you can tell things are well looked after.
Written 4 July 2022
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RobertCostea
Barcelona, Spain80 contributions
Jun 2017 • Solo
Every half hour there is an OBB RailJet train (very modern and clean) to Vienna Hbf (main station) and further (to Salzburg or Graz). It departs from Platform 2.
The price for CAT is € 11 single or € 19 return - very expensive!!!
But the price for normal train is only € 3.90 and you can use that ticket from Hbf anywhere in Vienna (by metro, trams, buses or regional trains). It takes only 15 mins from Airport to Hbf (main station).
And if you have 24-hours / 48-hours / 72 hours or week ticket in Vienna, you need to buy only the additional ticket from Airport to Schwechat (only € 1.70)
The price for CAT is € 11 single or € 19 return - very expensive!!!
But the price for normal train is only € 3.90 and you can use that ticket from Hbf anywhere in Vienna (by metro, trams, buses or regional trains). It takes only 15 mins from Airport to Hbf (main station).
And if you have 24-hours / 48-hours / 72 hours or week ticket in Vienna, you need to buy only the additional ticket from Airport to Schwechat (only € 1.70)
Written 25 June 2017
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jonquille63
Nashua, NH68 contributions
Apr 2017 • Family
If you arrive, jet lagged and excited, and choose the slower train from the airport to downtown to save money - BE ADVISED - each ticket must be "validated" using machines near the tracks which are orange and about 12"x6"x6". It is very easy, given the German text to completely miss this step.
When you do, as we did, train police will take your non-validated tickets at no credit, and charge 100 Euro CASH each for a ride from the main station to the airport. They will also take your passports, and surround you like criminals, with extra officials, as though you are going to run away without your passports, and require you to withdraw 100 Euro per person. They will say "I don't make the law, I just enforce it" with a smile.
Unlike modern train systems which process electronic tickets, this paper system is set up to trap you. Pay 3 times as much, and take the express train, where a young person cheerfully will guide you thru the ticketing and boarding process.
It has been more than a month, and we remain thoroughly disgusted at our treatment by this organization. 100 Euro for a 3.90 Euro ticket not being validated.
Like Charon, the boatman on the River Styx, these people are stuck in their jobs, and take pride in discomfiting unwary travelers.
There is no rebate or credit for having bought the ticket in good faith.
There are many great and wonderful people to meet in Vienna and Austria. There are also uncaring bureaucrats stuck in mindless jobs extorting incredible charges for a mistake.
Be advised, avoid, and enjoy your travels.
When you do, as we did, train police will take your non-validated tickets at no credit, and charge 100 Euro CASH each for a ride from the main station to the airport. They will also take your passports, and surround you like criminals, with extra officials, as though you are going to run away without your passports, and require you to withdraw 100 Euro per person. They will say "I don't make the law, I just enforce it" with a smile.
Unlike modern train systems which process electronic tickets, this paper system is set up to trap you. Pay 3 times as much, and take the express train, where a young person cheerfully will guide you thru the ticketing and boarding process.
It has been more than a month, and we remain thoroughly disgusted at our treatment by this organization. 100 Euro for a 3.90 Euro ticket not being validated.
Like Charon, the boatman on the River Styx, these people are stuck in their jobs, and take pride in discomfiting unwary travelers.
There is no rebate or credit for having bought the ticket in good faith.
There are many great and wonderful people to meet in Vienna and Austria. There are also uncaring bureaucrats stuck in mindless jobs extorting incredible charges for a mistake.
Be advised, avoid, and enjoy your travels.
Written 10 June 2017
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Can I bring my luggage on the train with me. Is there room. I’m not able to use the City Express check in. How is this done.
Written 26 February 2024
Very much yes. It is an airport express train and they expect people to have luggage with them when arriving at the airport and taking ride into the city centre.
Written 26 February 2024
Salve vorrei sapere se il mezzo è accessibile ai disabili perché mio marito di muove von uno scooter elettrico grazie
Devo organizzare un viaggio x il prossimo maggio e vorrei sapere se i mezzi in città dono accessibili
Written 22 September 2020
Are there elevators to get to and exit the train platform level or just stairs.
Written 12 January 2020
We've bought our tickets online, including 72 hour vienna pass. Can we use the tickets on our smartphones or will we need to print them?
Written 26 August 2019
Of course you can show smartphones
Written 27 August 2019
hi is it safe for a female solo traveler to travel at night from airport to city centre. what is the name of station where city centre is located. also can we buy the ticket from station itself on arrival. can we buy it with cash. thanks.
Written 23 July 2019
Dear customer,
The safest and fastest way to go from the Airport to the city-Center is to take the CAT. Our train attendants will take care of you an be at your service when you need them. You can buy the tickets online or at our kiosks or desks in the baggage hall or arrival hall at Vienna Airport.
The CAT goes from the Airport to Wien Mitte Station which is directly in the heart of Vienna.
Written 30 July 2019
Can i get an invoice for my company when i buy tickets online?
Written 3 July 2019
Which airlines provide check in and bagage drop off at cat?
Written 3 July 2019
Are there any toilets in the train?
Written 2 April 2019
Здравствуйте, маршрут, который мне нужен показывает что я должна в аэропорту Вены сесть на поезд Rи выйти на станции vien Rennweg.Я хотела бы узнать,что это за поезд R,т.к ничего про него не нашла
Written 21 December 2018
В Аэропорту можно купить билет на поезд , который вас привезёт за 17 мин в центр Вены.Если не говорите по -немецки, обратитесь на стойку информации туристов( при выходе из зала прилёта налево), покажите, куда вам надо добраться, и вам дадут карту с транспортом, помогут с билетом. Этот поезд называется CAT.
Written 21 December 2018
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