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During my last visit to Europe, I flew in to Vienna, then took the train to Prague. Later, I returned to Vienna via train from Bratislava. The trip from Vienna to Prague cost 43 EUR per person, but only a sleeper car was available, which cost an extra 90 EUR (for a total of 176 EUR for two people). Because we were exhausted and jet-lagged from our flight over from the US, the sleeper car was well worth the money. If you've never used a sleeper car, it is a small car with 2-3 tiny bunk beds stacked along one wall. The other wall has a sink, mirror, and coat rack. The bathroom is down the hall at the end of the car, and there is an attendant in each car for safety. The trip took about 7 and 1/2 hours and trains depart Vienna from Sudbahnhof. Our return trip to Vienna via Bratislava took just 1 hour and tickets cost just 294 Slovakian Koruna each (7.92 EUR or 9.53 USD). Trains from Bratislava arrive in both Westbahnhof and Sudbahnhof, but you can use a ticket to Vienna to go to ether station (even though the printed destination is always Sudbahnhof). Leave a Comment Theme: Train
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| | | | by train to Vienna: Getting to Vienna (Train) | Tip Rating: | | | | |
Vienna is easily reached by train from major centres around central Europe. Travellers will probably arrive at Sudbahnhof or Westbahnhof. If you need to get to the City Centre, simply find your way to any station along the Red U1 line. (For comprehensive transit info and updates on U-bahn extensions for the Red (U1) and Purple (U2) lines, check: http://www.wienerlinien.at) The most efficient public transport I've ever used. Connections and frequency are excellent. The U-bahns, Schnellbahns, Strassenbahns, and Autobuses are so inexpensive and reliable that most people who live here don't even consider a car a necessity. Please note that the Viennese use the honour system as regards the purchase of transit fares. If you ever get caught without a Fahrschein, you'll be charged ATS 550, plus the fare. You have a good selection of passes to buy: 1-way bus tickets (ATS 19), work-day passes (ATS 60), weekly passes (ATS 155), and, if you're staying long, monthly passes (ATS 560). These are sold at any Tabak store. If you like driving, be prepared to spend a pretty schilling on petrol! Only have 3 days to spare in Vienna? Make the most of your experience by getting the 'Vienna Card' (ATS 210), which gives you 3 days of free U-bahn, Tram, and Bus fare, as well as discounts on entrance fees, dining, and shopping. Leave a Comment Theme: Train
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