We are a family of 4 (children of 6 and 8) looking forward to a short break in Vienna between Monday 24th October and returneing evening of 26th.
Will be arriving at Vienna Internation and staying close to centre on Wahringer Strasse
Can anybody advise the best for of ticket to obtain to cover us for most Public Transport for the three days and a rough idea of cost (also... do you know if there is any discount for the kids)
Looking forward to your advice
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Sounds like your best bet would be a 72-hour travel card which covers the entire central-city zone except for the airport. That costs 12 euros for an adult (and i think it%26#39;s half price for children - is that right, genuine Vienna experts? :) That will cover all transport except your journey to and from the airport (and it sounds like it might be easier to get a taxi for that particular journey rather than marshall everyone and all your luggage thru the intricacies of public transport!) I think its possible to prebook airport transfers for about 25 euros in total which is cheaper than the ordinary taxi fare - this has been mentioned in previous discussions and perhaps one of the regulars could give you the information.
Waehringerstrasse is good for public transport - there%26#39;s loads of trams up and down there which are fun to use, as well as being fast and reliable!
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Roley gives you good advice.
Several airport transfer services provide Airport Arrival Hall to your destination for prices 23 -25 euros depending on the District you travel to in Vienna.
Airport Service-
www.airportservice.at
You can e- mail request and receive a confirmation.
For 4 peole this is not only the least expensive but also easiest way to transfer.
You are probably going to the 9th or perhaps 18th District- fares would be 23 euro to the 9th -- to the 18th 26.50
It would be normal to tip up to 10 %
The 72 hour card is probably best for city transport ( good on all bus, streecar and subway lines. Ticket is 12 euros. Children half price.
Children under 6 ride free. Children under 15 ride free on Sundays and Holidays.
You can buy tickets at %26quot; Tabaks%26quot; newspaper and cigarette store and in most subway stations- you will see a machine on the wall that sells tickets - just follow directiond.
Most major stations have ticket windows where you can buy tickets, get maps and advice.
Remember to validate tickets in the blue boxes provided as you enter all subways on in bus or streetcars.
for more info try www.wienerlinien.at for english click on British flag.
Most major tourist sights are near some form of public transport. It is clean , fast and safe.
As in any city, watch your wallet especially when riding at crowded periods.
Numerous streetcar lines run along Wahringerstrasse ( 37,38, 40,41 and 42) depending where you are on this street making an easy connection to the city center.
Enjoy your visit.
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Sorry forgot to add the following site for another airport taxi service
www.ck-airportservice.at
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Many thanks for your kind advice
Looking forward to a fun time in Vienna....................
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