How to Reach Austria

Out of the six major airports in Austria, Vienna International Airport (VIE) is the principal gateway to international flights. It operates scheduled flights to and from major European cities as well as long-haul flights to Asia and North America. The airport in Vienna is a hub for Austrian Airlines, easyJet Europe, Eurowings Europe, and Niki airlines. Other international airports in Austria are located in cities of Graz, Innsbruck, Klagenfurt, Linz, and Salzburg. Flights from these airports serve domestic as well as European destinations. Travelers can hop on shuttle buses or rent private taxis from Vienna airport to reach the city center. Some travelers even prefer to take the airport in Munich, which is in Switzerland, to visit Austria in winter.

One should know that many airlines in Europe have strict rules for maximum luggage allowed. So, make sure to inquire these details before booking a flight to Vienna or Salzburg. Overall, taking a flight is the most convenient and popular mode of travel to visit Austria.

Austria has a wide network of domestic train network. Trains to and from neighboring countries like Switzerland, Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Slovakia, and Liechtenstein are available frequently. The Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) is the national railway operator in Austria. Wien Franz-Josefs-Bahnhof and Wien Westbahnhof are two major train stations in Vienna. Cities such as Graz, Linz, Salzburg, and Innsbruck have an urban tramway network which allows a great connectivity to major tourist attractions in Austria and a better public transport.

Since Austria is a member of the Schengen Agreement, it has no border controls with countries that have signed this treaty. Nearly all border crossings are open from 7 am to 9 pm. National highways in Austria are referred to as Bundesstrassen, which are further categorized into Autobahns and Schnellstrassen. Major European routes such as E 60, E 49, E 59, E 58 and E 461 traverse through Vienna and Austria. Traveling by car or bus is not the quickest option, however, it is the most popular option for travelers with large luggage.