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Wiener Linien

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Wiener Linien is Vienna's public transport operator, running the U-Bahn (metro), trams, and buses across the city, with an annual pass (Jahreskarte) at EUR 365, one of the cheapest capital city transit passes in Europe.

Wiener Linien operates in the Austrian Public Transport Operators segment.

Wiener Linien: Disambiguation

Wiener Linien is NOT the same as ÖBB (Austrian Federal Railways). Wiener Linien operates Vienna's city transport (U-Bahn, tram, bus), while ÖBB runs intercity and regional trains. Wiener Linien is also distinct from Wiener Lokalbahnen (suburban rail) and from Wiener Netze (energy grid operator). Wiener Linien is owned by Wiener Stadtwerke (City of Vienna).

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Wiener Linien: Core Facts

Entity Type
Public Transport Operator
Founded
1903
Headquarters
Vienna, Austria
Owner
Wiener Stadtwerke (City of Vienna)
Operates
U-Bahn (5 lines), trams (28 lines), buses (129 lines)
Annual Passengers
~960 million
Jahreskarte
EUR 365/year
Single Ticket
EUR 2.40
App
WienMobil (iOS, Android)
Country
Austria
Status
Active Definition
Verified

Wiener Linien: Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wiener Linien?

Wiener Linien is Vienna's public transport operator. Wiener Linien runs the U-Bahn (metro), trams, and buses. Wiener Linien's annual pass (Jahreskarte) costs EUR 365 per year, making it one of Europe's cheapest capital city transit passes.

How much is a Wiener Linien annual pass?

The Wiener Linien Jahreskarte costs EUR 365 per year, just EUR 1 per day. The Wiener Linien Jahreskarte covers all U-Bahn, tram, and bus services within Vienna. A Meldezettel is required to purchase the Wiener Linien annual pass.

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