Transport
All the news and essential information on transport in Austria.
What you need to know about the Vienna S-Bahn fire disruption
Passengers face weeks of extra disruption after major damage at Praterstern forced ÖBB to bring forward parts of the timetable prepared for Vienna's long-term S-Bahn closure. This affects journeys to and from the central station and the airport, among other areas of Vienna.
What Austrian travellers need to know about the ÖBB ticket price increases
ÖBB is raising prices for standard tickets and Vorteilscards from December, but the cheapest Sparschiene starting prices are set to remain unchanged.
How major rail works across Austria will impact passengers in 2026
From the West line to cross-border corridors, rail works in Austria will affect commuters and long-distance travellers throughout 2026.
Bikes, booze and sidewalks: 10 cycling myths you shouldn’t believe in Austria
From phone use to riding home after drinks, cycling in Austria is full of myths. Here’s what the rules really say and how to avoid fines.
LISTED: The items you can't carry in your car in Austria
When it comes to driving in Austria, it’s not just traffic rules you need to watch out for. There’s a surprising list of items you’re not allowed to carry - or at least not allowed to carry freely - in your car. Here’s what you need to know.
How Salzburg wants to manage visitors in Austria without entry fees or caps
Salzburg’s visitor numbers are rising again, and the mayor wants ‘smaller adjustments’ to ease pressure for locals, without entry fees or formal caps
What’s open and closed in Austria on New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day in Austria is a nationwide public holiday, with most shops and supermarkets closed. Find out which services remain available and how Austrians celebrate the start of the year.
What Vienna residents need to know about transport works in 2026
Vienna is heading into a construction-heavy 2026, with months of closures and diversions planned across trains, underground lines, and trams. Commuters will need patience and careful planning.
The essential rules you need to know for using Vienna's U-Bahn
When using the U-Bahn subway system in Vienna, you should keep certain things in mind if you want to avoid paying fines or having Viennese locals rolling their eyes at you.
How rail journeys across Europe could be made faster in the coming years
The European Commission wants to make rail trips between major European cities faster and easier for international travellers, and has launched a new strategy with this aim in mind.
What types of vehicles can you drive without a licence in Austria?
From e-bikes to moped cars, here's what you are allowed to drive without a license and the rules you should keep in mind.
What Austria's new road laws will change for e-scooters and electric bikes
From 2026, Austria’s roads will look different: e-mopeds won't be allowed on cycle paths, new safety standards will apply to so-called 'micromobility' vehicles, and cities will gain new powers to monitor car access.
Everything that changes in Austria in October 2025
October in Austria brings behind-the-scenes rule changes alongside marquee events. Expect stricter FinanzOnline logins, IBAN name checks and an airport border system rollout, plus Vienna’s museum marathon and National Day highlights.
What Austria’s BMW drivers need to know as 18,951 vehicles face recall
BMW says a starter fault could, in rare cases, cause overheating and fires, with nearly 19,000 cars in Austria due for free repairs. Here’s who is likely affected and what to do now.
Austria greenlights motorway project despite environmental objections
Austria’s government announced it will move forward with a controversial motorway project that includes a tunnel under a national park, in a decision strongly opposed by environmental groups.
EXPLAINED: Will Austria cut its flight taxes to satisfy airlines like Ryanair?
Austria is weighing tweaks to its flight ticket tax while Vienna Airport plans fee cuts in 2026. Here’s what travellers and airlines in the country should know.
‘Historic day’: Italy and Austria mark breakthrough on cross-border rail link
An exploratory tunnel connecting Italy to Austria was completed on Thursday, marking a milestone in the construction of a high-speed rail line intended to boost cross-border travel and trade.
How Austria's public transport fare rises will hit commuters and day-trippers
Across Austria, operators have confirmed fare increases through 2025 and into early 2026, citing inflation, energy costs and subsidy cuts. Here’s what you need to know.
What Salzburg commuters need to know about transport price hikes
Salzburg will hike city public transport fares from the start of next year, with day and single tickets edging up as well as weekly and monthly passes. So what changes and how will the prices compares to other parts of Austria?
What Vienna travellers need to know as Wizz Air winds down Austria flights
Hungarian low-cost airline Wizz Air will shut down its base at Vienna-Schwechat in two phases, ending operations entirely in March 2026, so what passengers need to know?
End of €1-a-day travel: Vienna announces €467 annual pass from January 2026
Vienna will raise the price of its annual public transport ticket to €467 on January 1st 2026, ending the long-running €365 offer. Single journey as well as time-limited tickets are also becoming more expensive.
How Vienna commuters will be hit by tram and U-Bahn disruption this autumn
With summer works largely complete, many of Vienna’s tram and underground lines are back on track. But fresh disruptions are planned for the autumn. Here’s what to expect.
How Vienna's transport costs compare to other European capitals
Vienna's transport system is generally considered to be efficient, and, crucially, affordable. But how do prices there stack up against those in other European capitals?