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Access & Transportation

Travelling to Vienna

By air: Vienna Airport (airport code VIE) is 15 km (8 miles) from the city centre of Vienna. A taxi takes 20-30 minutes depending on the traffic for a fare of E20-30. There is an excellent connection by fast train called “CAT” which departs in the direction of Wien Mitte every 30 minutes and takes approximately 16 minutes. Return ticket cost: E15 and single ticket: E8. The cheapest way to get to and from the airport is by S-Bahn 7 (Federal Railway System - ÖBB). This terminates at Wien-Nord (Praterstern), passing through Wien-Mitte, and takes around 25-30 minutes.

By rail: The 3 main stations serving Vienna are Westbahnhof, Südbahnhof and Franz-Josefs-Bahnhof.
The stations are connected to Vienna's public transport system by U-Bahn, tram and bus services.

Bus connections: Vienna Airport Line buses can be taken to and from the centre of Vienna (Schwedenplatz/ Morzinplatz) and other destinations in Vienna. Journey time: approximately 25-35 minutes.

From Bratislava Airport to Vienna:
The M.R.Stefanik Airport Bratislava is the principal international airport of Slovakia, with 24 hours operation. Vienna and Bratislava are the two closest capital cities in the world, only 60 km (40 miles) apart. Numerous trains and buses also run daily between Vienna city and Bratislava Airport. The transfer time is between 75 and 120 minutes depending on traffic and additional stops at the Vienna Airport. Coach companies charge between 65 and 90. Taxi or pick-up services are between 65 and 90. Further information on: www.letiskobratislava.sk

Travelling to the Reed Messe

Underground (U-Bahn) from Wien Mitte: U4 (green line) to “Schottenring” then U2 (violet line) to“Messe Prater” or “Krieau”.
Underground (U-Bahn) from Wien-Nord (Praterstern): U2 (violet line) to “Messe Prater” or “Krieau”.
Taxi: From the city centre the journey takes between 10 to 20 minutes, depending on the traffic.
Download Vienna Public Transport Map.
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Free Public Transport Pass

All delegates and accompanying persons are offered a public transport pass. To receive your pass, please exchange your “transportation voucher” for the pass at the Bag & Transportation pass delivery desk located within the Registration area.

To get directions to the Congress Venue with Google Map click here.