Should you take the airport bus or a taxi from Vienna Airport? Both have their place. The honest answer depends on how many of you are travelling, how much luggage you have and where exactly you are going.
The airport bus (Vienna Airport Lines)
The airport bus costs about €11 per person and runs to a handful of fixed stops in Vienna, such as Morzinplatz/Schwedenplatz and the main station (Hauptbahnhof). It is a solid budget option for solo travellers whose destination is near a stop.
- ✔ Cheap for one person
- ✘ Only fixed stops – often a transfer or short taxi at the end
- ✘ You carry your own luggage
- ✘ Fixed timetable – less flexible for early or late flights
The airport taxi
A fixed-price airport taxi takes you door-to-door from €36 per vehicle, with luggage service and free flight tracking, 24/7.
- ✔ Door-to-door, no transfers
- ✔ One fixed price for the whole vehicle (up to 8 people in a van)
- ✔ Available day and night, adapts to flight delays
- ✔ Child seats on request
Cost per person: when does the taxi win?
| Travellers | Airport bus | Airport taxi (from €36) | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | €11 | €36 | Bus |
| 2 people | €22 | €36 (€18 pp) | Taxi (convenience) |
| 3 people | €33 | €36 (€12 pp) | ≈ equal – taxi door-to-door |
| 4 people | €44 | from €41 | Taxi |
In short
Solo and on a budget? Take the bus. Two or more people, luggage, kids or a late arrival? The fixed-price taxi from €36 is usually cheaper per person and far more comfortable – and it drops you exactly at your door.
Want exact numbers? See our Vienna Airport taxi cost guide.