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Airport taxi vs. CAT

Cheaper and faster to the airport with the CAT


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Looking for an airport taxi in Vienna – and want to get to Vienna Airport Schwechat safely, on time and without stress? The City Airport Train offers exactly that: no taximeter, no reservation, no traffic jams.

The CAT runs nonstop from Wien Mitte/Landstraße directly to Vienna Airport – in 16 minutes, every 30 minutes, at a fixed price from €14.90.

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CAT vs. airport taxi in direct comparison

Anyone planning an airport transfer in Vienna often thinks first of an airport taxi or Uber. A direct comparison shows the clear strengths of the City Airport Train:

CAT – City Airport Train Airport taxi / Uber
Travel time 16 minutes 20–45 minutes
Price €14.90 (fixed price) from approx. €25–42 (depending on provider)
Punctuality 99% - Travel Guarantee Dependent on traffic
Availability every 30 minutes by advance booking
Luggage Can already be checked in in the city included free of charge
Booking required No – just board Booking required.
For everyone who wants to arrive at Vienna Airport on time – without traffic jams, without searching for parking and without unpredictable costs – the CAT is the best choice.

4 reasons why you do not need an airport taxi to get to Vienna Airport

Cheaper than any airport taxi – fixed price €14.90 

An airport taxi in Vienna costs between €25 and €42 depending on the provider. The CAT takes you to Vienna Airport Schwechat at a fixed price from €14.90 – no taximeter, no reservation, no surcharge. The return ticket is available for €24.90. Children under 15 travel free of charge. 

Faster than any airport taxi – 16 minutes nonstop to Vienna Airport 

No taxi to Vienna Airport Schwechat can guarantee a travel time – the CAT can. The route from Wien Mitte/Landstraße to Vienna Airport Schwechat takes a fixed 16 minutes, nonstop, without intermediate stops and independent of traffic conditions. 

No advance booking – just board 

An airport taxi in Vienna has to be booked in advance. The CAT does not. Simply go to the Wien Mitte/Landstraße platform – the next train leaves within 30 minutes at the latest. Daily, seven days a week, from early until late. 

City Check-in – the benefit no taxi offers 

Only with the CAT can you check in your luggage in the city and travel comfortably to the gate with hand luggage only. No airport taxi and no airport bus can offer you this exclusive service – a real added value for everyone who wants to travel relaxed.

The CAT Travel Guarantee

Was the CAT delayed and did you miss your flight? If the CAT is delayed by more than 30 minutes, we will reimburse you for the cost of your new flight ticket. And if the new booking requires an overnight stay, we will also cover the costs of hotel and taxi. Learn more

With the CAT instead of the airport taxi - How it works with the CAT

Your transfer to Vienna Airport with the CAT is this easy: 

  1. Book your ticket online – quick and easy 
  2. Board at the Wien Mitte/Landstraße platform – no waiting, no searching 
  3. Arrive at Vienna Airport Schwechat in 16 minutes – stress-free and on time

Frequently asked questions about Vienna airport taxis and the CAT