by car & highway to Vienna, Vienna

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We left Budapest for one day to go see Vienna. I would like to spend there more then only one day but we had a time limit that allowed us to stay only for this day.
We left Budapest in the morning, facing the west, a 217KM drive (around 2.5 hours) .
We had the luck to have a beautiful sunny day, as you can see the photos.
We had a small stop for coffee and then we continue to the Hunderwasser Museum.
After a lovely visit in that unique place we moved on to the city of vienna.

Driving by car in Austria

Speed limit: in city 50 km/h, on highway 100 km/h, on motorway 130 km/h

Documents: driver's license ( photo!!), car registration card and Green Card (proof of car insurance)
If the vehicle is not registered in your name, carry a permission letter from the registered owner. Non Europeans must carry an International Driving Permit.

The maximum permitted level of alcohol in the blood is 0.05 per cent.
On-the-spot-fine: if the level between 0.05 and 0.08 per cent. Over this level suspension of driving licence.

Headlights must be used night and day in settlements.
Seat belts are compulsory for front and rear seat occupants.
Compulsory accessories first-aid kit, visibility vests, red warning triangle, snow chains ( in winter)

Using of motorways other than the A13 Brenner, A9 Pyhrn, A10 Tauren, and S16 Arlberg Tunnel only by paying toll. "Vignette" toll sticker has to be attached to the windscreen.
The "Vignette" is available for 10 day - €7.70, two month - €22.20 and 1 year - €73.80. The penalty for not displaying on windscreen €120.

Petrol stations are open from 8am to 8pm every day; there are also petrol stations that are opened round the clock in the larger towns and on main international routes, all petrol stations sell: Eurosuper 95, Super 98, Normal and Euro Diesel.

Hallo to all.I have a wish to explain everybody how I am positively suprised with something......I made my mind to visit Vienna,aeroplaen or bus,it doesnt matter,in the end I decide on bus.But the time tables never alined with my work and home obligations.Incidentaly I learned from an friend,that there is an guy in Belgrade,who does private transwer with his own car.I am totaly positevly suprised.The man was very nice and courtious,he come to pick me up from home,and drove me directly to Vienna town center.I must admit it was three of us in the car shearing the ride,but it was very comfortable,nice,warm.....He stops when you like for bathroom or coffe break.That was at Fridays night,in Sunday he pick me in Vienna and come back home.This is quick note to share my positiv experiance about my trip. If anyone need transwer like this here is man phone number 00381638477750

Unlike most North American cities but like most European cities, Vienna does not use a grid system, so best to get a map as soon as you enter the city. If you have trouble finding directions, the best place to go is a hotel or ask a person under 40 as they will usually speak English. If you speak German, then a gas station is a good place to go as they know the directions well, but many will speak very little English. Hotel clerks are always willing to give directions including to another hotel. The highways are well marked and easy to find. A couple other tips to remember is turning right on a red light is illegal so avoid doing this as fines can be large. All distances and speed limits are in kilometers and few people will know what you mean if you use miles.

Vienna’s taxis are numerous, although most prefer to collect passengers at the ranks or by pre-booking rather than being flagged down.
Taxis are run by reputable companies and cases of abuse are rare.
The minimum charge is € 2.00 during the day, followed by an extra € 0.20 per kilometre.
The minimum charge at night is € 2.10.

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If you are visiting from Germany or Switzerland you will arrive on the Westautobahn (A1).
Drivers coming from the south will arrive on the Südautobahn A2).
A toll-sticker is needed on all Austrian motorways, purchased when entering the country.
The price depends on the length of your stay.

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Coach (long-distance bus) services are often the cheapest way to reach Vienna, although not the quickest or most comfortable.
Many services operate to Eastern Europe, from the Wien Mitte station. The Austrian ÖBB bus service has excellent links with the rest of the country.

The traffic leading into the old city was heavy. Once we got to the ring, we drove around it twice trying to find our entrance. We finally had to give up and walk around to find it. Then got back in the car and parked in a garage near our hotel. But once you park, there's no need to drive again until you leave.