Most sights can be be seen on foot as they are within the historic centre, however if you intend on using public transport for a lot of sight-seeing and shopping, it may be worthwhile buying the Vienna Card. It costs around €18.50 for 3 days of unlimited travel on buses, trams, and underground within Vienna. The card also gets you discounts of around €1 or €2 at the major museums and art galleries and many attractions and shops. For a few euros less you can buy a simple 3 day pass. There are also many other passes available including 24 hours, 7 days, 1 months etc.
If you wish to buy a single ticket for the bus or tram it is best to buy at a U-Bahn stop, as it is cheaper than paying on board. Tickets are valid for all public transport - you can transfer from the underground to tram or bus without buying another ticket provided you are travelling one way uninterrupted in one zone.
All tickets, except certain passes, must be stamped at the start of its first use.
Bus
Vienna has a good bus network, including night buses. You can buy a ticket from the driver.
Metro
The subway system is very efficient and extensive and close to most major attractions. There are five U-Bahn (subway) lines – U1, U2, U3, U4 und U6.
Tram (Streetcar)
Vienna has an extensive tram service. Most useful are tram lines No. 1, which loops round the historic centre, and No. 2, which travels it counter-clockwise. (You can buy tickets from a machine at the front of the tram, but you must have correct change)
Train
The S-Bahn is a suburban railway system, which also connects the city of Vienna with the surrounding countryside of Lower Austria and Burgenland
There are 2 major train stations, Westbahnhof (West Station) and Südbahnhof (South Station), where one can take trips to other major European cities or rail trips to other parts of Vienna and Austria.
Taxi
You do not hail taxis in the street - you must find a taxi rank or call for a taxi
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