Great way to get to and from the airport/city center. The return ticket is very decently priced and easy to buy a ticket and hop on. The convenience of this is that there is a place for your luggage if you find yourself checking out of your hotel and have some time to kill. There's also a Spar in the same building where you can grab your souvenirs and gifts before heading to the airport. The trains are a fun line green color with WC access. read more

CAT - City Airport Train - Downstairs to the platform - Trains Near Me - Vienna, 9

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This was in the beautiful Vienna, Austria. The train system is on point. It's very easy to navigate but of course, with the help of our friend Google translation. Anyway, we were able to get around with no trouble. As we only have 23hrs lay over. This worked perfectly for us to get to our overnight destination. They have 2 types of trains. One for the local day-to-day train around the city and the city airport train which, take will take you "to and from"the airport. It's a great system. They offer a weekly pass or every day single use. It's up to you how much you want to use. The 24hr one is pretty expensive though. It was 32euros for one person. The conductor comes around to check the tickets. Make sure you use the correct language upon purchase of tickets and you'll be fine. read more

CAT - City Airport Train - What it stands for aka CAT. - Trains Near Me - Vienna, 9

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Decided to try out the City Airport Train this time instead of taking the cheaper commuter train into the city. A round-trip ticket was 21 euros. The train itself was very comfortable, and of course very fast. It brought us downtown in 16 minutes. The problem was on the return. One of the reasons I bought a ticket was because you can check your luggage at the train station instead of at the airport. One less thing to lug around, I thought. Well, we got there and the only person at the check-in desk didn't work for Austria Airlines. So she couldn't check us in. We'd have to use the automated machine thing. And then we could supposedly give her our luggage still? I'm not quite sure. It didn't matter because the machine didn't work correctly. I tried to check into our flight using my passport, but it only printed my wife's boarding pass, not mine and no luggage tag or anything. So now even though I had counted on doing all of the check-in business at the train station, we had to drag the luggage to the airport and do it all the checking in again at the airport, leaving us way less time than I had thought, which really stressed me out. I wouldn't use this service again since I can't rely on the check-in service. read more

Clean, convenient, and efficient- as expected. We were able to walk directly across the street from our hotel, check our luggage straight through to our international Austria Air flight and catch a 15min train ride directly into the airport. The train was very clean, fairly spacious, and warm on a frigid January day. This is definitely more convenient than s cab/car. read more

CAT - City Airport Train - Trains Near Me - Vienna, 9

Had problems w credit card, Machines max $20euro, no change for $50. Staff "helped me" by taking me to the machines. Going market/store&wait 4 next train wastes time, also many steps/floors to "train" which is like glorified subway. From airport, Got off at similar/wrong stop, similar names. Also black driver was 'watching" me. read more

One of the best ways to take a train to the airport in Vienna. I wish we had learned about this earlier, but it's super convenient and quick. Yes, it's probably more expensive than taking the S7 down or one of the Airport Busses, but it's fast. Like, lightning fast. It's a train build especially for traveling with lots of suitcases. There's a private entrance straight from station and there are huge compartments to store suitcases. It's extremely comfortable and I would definitely recommend it if you're trying to get to and the airport. read more

I live close to a U4 station and I love the CAT. Much more comfortable than S-Bahn, much cheaper than taxi. If you purchase the tickets online, round trip for 17EUR is totally worth it. And you can have them sent to your cell phone via text - very convenient! Only leaves every 30min so it's a good idea to look up the schedule and reach the perfect one. Enjoy your ride! read more

CAT - City Airport Train - Upper deck with info screen - Trains Near Me - Vienna, 9

Efficient, relatively cheap, comfortable along with WiFi and power points. This is a great way to transfer from airport to City. Our hotel was less than 10 Min front the station. Get tickets from the kiosk or self service machine read more

You can get a 6 month pass from the CAT office for 245 euro. Buy your ticket and a return ticket in the airport. The CAT takes you straight to the U4/U3 Landestrasse station down town... From there, you can go anywhere in the city on the ubahn... The train is clean, and about the fastest most convenient way to get to the city... Vienna is awesome and has a world class mass transit system... Don't bother renting a car or taking a cab... read more

Ever wonder why Vienna gets consistently ranked in the most livable global cities? It probably helps the reviewers might ride the CAT (City Airport Train) as a final impression when they're about to fly to the next destination. Something about direct service and clean, comfortable public transit warms the cockles of the heart, unless you own an automobile company. But then you won't be reading this anyways. European cities make transportation links easy, quick, and affordable. Would that North America similarly got its act together. Uber or a $76 taxi ride from my lodgings to the airport hardly constitutes an acceptable ride, but Vienna gets all the luck. You need to catch a flight out of VIE? Ecce CAT. The City Airport Train runs between Wien Mitte (a central rail hub), Praterstern (another major hub), and Schwechat, home to Vienna International Airport with few stops in between. Trains depart on the half hour for a roughly 30-40 minute sweep through the outer districts into the countryside. I admit I rather forgot because it's so easy to zone out. This sleek green cat purrs down the rails like a mythical beast, transporting its passengers in the style I've grown accustomed to during my Austrian adventures. Smooth sailing all the way. Day or night, the CAT gets around pesky construction, rush hour, and inclement weather with a minimum of fuss. Stack your luggage, recline, and enjoy the ride. Tickets can be purchased directly at any Vienna train station, including U-bahn stops, and at the airport. Simply choose the CAT, pay up, and the tickets are dispensed. This integrated system reduces any stress over where and when to buy, especially welcome after a 9 hour transatlantic flight interrupted by someone's flashy tablet and intervals of turbulence. CAT vs. S-7: CAT has competition in its venue from the good old S-7 train, running along roughly the same route. CAT runs about 12 euro one way and 16 euro for a return trip, and the ticket isn't covered by any of the combo-tickets for Vienna's rail system. The S-7 costs 4 euro one way and 8 euro for a round trip (price reduced if you have a Vienna Card, 24 hour or multi-day pass) and falls under any local rail card. The S-7 takes slightly longer due to more local stops. If you need a direct route to/from the airport during mainstream hours, CAT is worth the money. It avoids the extra stops and usually has fewer passengers. Otherwise the S-7 runs with comparable regularity for a third of the cost and will get you there in almost as much comfort. read more

One of the fastest, most painless ways to ever get to an airport. Be warned, however, that when you get to the airport you will walk at least a mile before you get to where you need to be. read more

This is so fast, clean, uncrowned, smooth, connected to the underground system, I can't imagine why anyone would use a different method of transport to and from the airport. At only 12 euros, running every half hour and taking only 16 minutes it's a breeze. Plus FREE WIFI! read more

Is CAT worth spending the extra $ on despite there being other ways with public transportation to get to the airport? Probably not. I took it solely because I was staying in a pension that had no luggage hold and the advantage with CAT is you can not only drop off your luggage there, but they will check in your luggage for the airlines as well (included with the train ticket). It was nice to know I could drop off my luggage and still get my day in before going to the airport. I bought my ticket in advance online since it's like 1 Euro cheaper to buy that way (it's not clear that you could just show them an emailed ticket but I showed them and was fine). When I went to drop off my luggage, I was told that they aren't going to take anymore luggage for that day since there was some technical delays. I WAS PISSED as that was the whole reason I spent the extra $ for CAT. I showed the woman my ticket and pointed to my large suitcase explaining I already bought my ticket! She looked annoyed but made room for my 1 suitcase. They also had small luggage lockers there (think school sized backpacks or a small carry on suitcase...small...not a huge backpack that backpackers bring and not check on flights which they should be doing), that were not affiliated with the actual train station lockers. All of the lockers were out of order also due to technical problems... I don't know if those are free. I couldn't figure out how you would even use one since it didn't have the key thing per locker. I sucked it up and just carried my heavy daypack with me so I could save 5 Euro from the train station locker (hey that's snack money!). The train itself was sleek, modern, and comfortable. It's an extremely short ride to the airport. They have free wifi and charging outlets on the train which I thought was strange (but good) to have on something which was such a short ride (would have preferred no outlets and no wifi for a cheaper ticket!). Would I take it again? Probably if staying in a pension or apartment which has no office or front desk to store my stuff....otherwise I would just take public transportation. read more

This is an overpriced scam for tourists. The train runs the same route as the far less expensive subway. On our trip from the airport on August 31st 2019, the train broke down midway and we were given no refund or alternative means of transportation to our final destination. Basically we waited for over an hour just to learn that we were on our own to figure out how to get a taxi to our hotel from a random city suburb. So much for express service! read more

Don't be surprise when you get traffic junk at Vienna highway. Too many cars, but the street still maintain small and old style. So, I took the Vienna CAT from airport to the city. 15 mins in a very comfortable ride and worth for the money. read more

With the CAT City Airport Train, Vienna offers a rapid connection between city centre and airport on a par with international standards. In only 16 minutes, the City Airport Train brings you nonstop from the airport to the Vienna city centre and vice versa - without stress and traffic jams and in an environmentally friendly way. The City Airport Train is available to you 365 days a year from early morning to late at night. Whether you are arriving or departing, the CAT City Airport Train is always easily accessible. From the airport's baggage claim area it's just a few steps to the CAT station. In Wien-Mitte you will find the CAT at one of the most important public transport hubs. The first train from Wien-Mitte departs at 5.38 am, the last from the airport in the direction of Wien-Mitte at 11.35 pm. read more

Sure it's cheaper than a taxi, nicer looking trains than most in the city, you have your own private entrance into the train from the CAT offices and only 15 minutes to the airport, but at 12-14€ (can't remember exactly) it is a little pricey when you get just take the S-bahn from any point in the city for only 4.20€ and it only takes 25 minutes from Landstrabe. The S-bahn is comfortable enough although not as heavily advertised. read more

Fast to City Center of Vienna fromm the Airport. Going back to the Airport, we can check in and give our lugages in the CAT counter before we get in the train. read more

Only nice to use in summer cuz of the air conditioning. Other than that not much benefit

The conductor, Stefan, is absolutely brilliant. A very friendly man, he is very funny, with pleasure you hand him the ticket. Very pleasant to start a city trip in Vienna that way. read more

Much cheaper than a taxi from the airport to central Vienna, but not as quick - you pays your money and takes your choice.

So, when I googled ways to get to and fro Vienna International there was 3 choices: CAT, S7-train, and Airport Buses. If you're flying in on Austrian Airlines flight you can get a discount on CAT (10 euro one-way, instead of 12 or a round-trip for 16) if you buy your ticket over the internet. I initially thought about taking a bus since they roughly arrive at the same vicinity. However, when I arrived I found that CAT is much more advertised and just simpler to find. S7 is pretty much the same route as CAT just making every stop along the way (CAT is a non-stop). I'm not a teenage backpacker, so a few extra euros won't break my bank. Besides, as I found out later you can check-in and drop off your luggage for selected airlines at the CAT station in town instead of dragging it to the airport. My flight to Washington was departing at 10:25am and I saw quite a few other international flights at the same time, so I believe people should not discount this as their option. read more