CAT - City Airport Train Vienna - in 16 minutes non-stop to the airport - daily every 30 minutes!

Information on train operation

Dear customers,

the City Airport Train will resume its operations in spring 2022!

The City Check-In is not available until further notice. All purchased tickets remain valid.

We kindly ask for your understanding and are happy to welcome you on board again next year.
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The CAT
Terminal Wien Mitte

Terminal Wien Mitte

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In the heart of Vienna

Only 15 minutes from St. Stephen's Cathedral.
Find out how to get to the CAT.
In the heart of Vienna
 
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Public transport

Directly at the Wien Mitte station

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Public transport
 
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Tickets

Buy your tickets at the counter, the ticket vending machine, from our sales staff or online. Find the tariffs for the fastest connection to the airport.
Tickets
 

CAT Online Ticket

When you buy CAT ticket online, you receive it as a print-at-home PDF via e-mail.

  • To validate the ticket you can either print out the PDF and show it to the train attendant or present the file on your tablet or mobile phone.

We offer special discounts if you buy annual passes or multiple tickets. Please check our price details for further information.

 

CAT + City-Ticket Vienna

In addition to CAT tickets we also offer City-Tickets for Vienna. These are valid for 24, 48 or 72 hours. A City-Ticket for Vienna allows you to use Vienna’s public transport system.

  • To validate this ticket you can either print the PDF and show it to the ticket inspector or present the PDF on your tablet or mobile phone. 

Please check our price details for further information.

 

CAT tickets at the airport

At the airport you can already purchase your tickets at no extra charge in the baggage claim hall from our sales staff, at the counter or the ticket vending machines. 

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CATch the city

Make the most of your stopover in Vienna! 
CATch the city
 
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Do you have 4 hours or more to spend in Vienna? Why not take a trip to the city center and explore the Austrian capital and some of its most famous sights?

Chose between six attractive activities: a ride on the Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel, a ride with a hop- on-hop-off bus, a visit to the Museum of Illusions, the Mozart House Vienna or the Empirial Treasury or a ride with the Vienna Ringtram. The Stopover-tickets can be bought from the CAT sales staff in the baggage claim hall or at the CAT counter in the arrivals hall. For more information visit the CATch the City website.

More than four hours to spend in Vienna? Discover the city with a hop on hop off bus tour by Vienna Sightseeing. Chose from 16 different languages and jump on and off as often as you like. Click HERE for more information and offers.

 

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City Check-In

Check-in your luggage at the CAT Terminal at Wien Mitte and continue your travel with hand luggage only. Click here for the Check-In Finder.
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Shops and restaurants

Wien Mitte - The Mall is the biggest and most modern shopping center in downtown Vienna.
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Download PDF Im Erdgeschoß und hinterem Teil der "The Mall" befindet sich die Station Wien Mitte des City Airport Trains


Shops: Regardless if it's groceries, beauty and
lifestyle products or fashion — The Mall offers
great variety right in the centre of Vienna.

Gastronomy: The Mall has a great selection of
restaurants as well as snack bars.

Opening Hours

Mondays to Wednesdays
9.00 am to 8.00 pm

Thursdays and Fridays
9.00 am to 9.00 pm

Saturdays
9.00 am to 6.00 pm

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Luggage storage

In the CAT terminal we provide 30 lockers which can be used by CAT customers free of charge.

 
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Travelling with the CAT

Travelling with the CAT

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Newspapers and magazines

We offer free newspapers, city guides, magazines and access to a large selection of ePapers in German and English on the train as well as in the CAT-lounge.
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Tips for Vienna

Do you have questions concerning your stay in Vienna? Our staff is at your service and is delighted to help you.
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WLAN and power outlets on the train

The airport express CAT offers you free high-speed WIFI as well as power outlets and USB ports on the trains.
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CAT Bonus Club

The CAT Bonus Club gives you the opportunity to earn bonus points and exchange them for attractive rewards. Click here to get to the CAT Bonus Club.
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CAT Travel Guarantee

CAT customers who miss their flight due to a train delay of more than 30 minutes will be reimbursed the costs of a new plane ticket. Download information sheet
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CAT at the Airport

CAT at the Airport

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At the airport

The CAT-platform at the airport is a five-minute-footwalk away from the Check-In hall and the baggage claims – please follow the signage.

At the airport
 
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Tickets and travel information

At the counter in the arrivals hall, at the baggage claim or on the platform – our staff will take care of your requests and enquiries.
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City Check-In

Our service extra: Check in your luggage up to 75 minutes before departure at the CAT Terminal Wien Mitte and continue your journey with hand luggage only.

NEW: Self Baggage drop-off at Vienna city center!

For  selected airlines (Austrian, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Swiss and Brussels Airlines) you can now check yourself in and drop off your own baggage.  In only 2 steps the check-in with luggage is done quickly and easily.

Step 1: Go to one of the check-in kiosks and print your boarding pass and baggage label. Attach the baggage label to your suitcase and then make your way to the baggage drop-off area.

Step 2: Place the luggage on the conveyor belt. Please scan the barcode on the baggage label with the handheld reader. After that, the luggage will be transported away automatically.

Further services: Austrian ticketcounter for rebooking or buying tickets (available daily from 8.30 am - 2.00 pm and 3.00 pm - 8.00 pm) as well as free parking at the Wien Mitte car park (accessible via Gigergasse or Ditscheinergasse) from 6.00 pm for 60 min. For your free parking ticket please ask at the CAT-counter.

Due to current developments surrounding the coronavirus, the Austrian Airlines check-in will be closed from March 14 2020 until further notice. We kindly ask all passengers to check-in, purchase tickets and rebook with Austrian Airlines at Vienna Airport or online at austrian.com. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.

We offer these services for selected airlines exclusively and free of charge to CAT-customers:

Check-In Counter
Self-service Check-In kiosks
Self Baggage drop-off
Night-before Check-In

City Check-In for your Airline

Aeroflot | SU

Check-In Times

from 09:00 to 18:30 Until 75 min prior to the departure of your flight.

Austrian Airlines | OS

Check-In Times

from 05:00 to 21:00 Until 75 min prior to the departure of your flight. Check-in available 24 hours before departure

City check-in not possible, when flights are operated by Air France. Self Baggage drop-off available.

Brussels Airlines | SN

Check-In Times

from 05:00 to 21:00 Until 75 min prior to the departure of your flight. Self Baggage drop-off available.

Croatia Airlines | OU

Check-In Times

from 05:00 to 21:00 Until 75 min prior to the departure of your flight. Night-before check-in possible from 06:00 p.m.

Eurowings | EW

Check-In Times

from 06:00 to 20:00 Until 75 min prior to the departure of your flight. Self Baggage drop-off available, night-before check-in not available

Laudamotion | OE

Check-In Times

from 06:00 to 20:00 (Night-before) Check-in not available.

Lauda passengers must have checked-in online in advance.

Baggage drop-off up to 120 min prior to the departure of your flight.

Lufthansa | LH

Check-In Times

from 05:00 to 21:00 Until 75 min prior to the departure of your flight. Check-in available 24 hours before departure.

Self Baggage drop-off available.

Luxair | LG

Check-In Times

from 05:00 to 21:00 Until 75 min prior to the departure of your flight. Night-before check-in possible 16 hours before departure

People's | PE

Check-In Times

from 06:00 to 20:00 Until 75 min prior to the departure of your flight. Night-before check-in not available

Rossiya Airlines | FV

Check-In Times

from 09:00 to 18:30 Until 75 min prior to the departure of your flight. Night-before check-in not possible.

SWISS | LX

Check-In Times

from 05:00 to 21:00 Until 75 min prior to the departure of your flight. Self Baggage drop-off available.

TAP Portugal | TP

Check-In Times

from 05:00 to 21:00 Until 75 min prior to the departure of your flight. Night-before check-in not possible (unless flights are operated by Austrian)

Wizz Air | W6

Check-In Times

from 6:00 to 20:00 Until 120 min prior to the departure of your flight. Check-In possible, if purchased online in advance

Night-before check-in not possible

No City Check-In possible

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