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How to Get to and Around Austria
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You can reach Austria by car, train, coach or plane. From connections to the motorway vignette and entry requirements: here's what you should know before you travel.

Different routes lead to Austria depending on where you set off from. If you're travelling by car or motorbike, you can use one of the many road connections from neighbouring countries. Trains link Austria with numerous European cities by day and overnight, and there are long-distance coaches too. Airports can be found in Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Graz, Klagenfurt and Linz.

To get off to a smooth start, it's worth sorting out a few things in advance: Do you need a motorway vignette? Which entry requirements apply to you? And what should you bear in mind when travelling with pets? If you have accessibility needs, rail and coach operators offer suitable services. In many holiday regions, buses and shuttles take you onwards from the station or airport.

Getting to Austria: Your travel options

Planning your travel day

At weekends and at the start of school holidays, the main routes are often busier. Before you set off, check the current traffic situation from motorway operator ASFINAG and the congestion calendar (in German only) from Austrian motoring club ÖAMTC – especially if you're flexible about when to leave.

Travel planning: Well prepared for your holiday

The most important emergency numbers at a glance

In an emergency, you can reach help anywhere in the EU by calling 112. Austria also has its own separate numbers for the fire service, police, ambulance and mountain rescue.

  • European emergency number: 112

  • Fire department: 122

  • Police: 133

  • Rescue: 144

  • Mountain rescue: 140

Emergency breakdown services in Austria:

  • ÖAMTC: 120

  • ARBÖ: 123

Emergency calls for deaf and hard-of-hearing people:
The DEC112 app allows you to contact the emergency services by text. In Austria, you can also call for help by texting +43 800 133 133.

E-mobility in Austria

Here, you'll find an overview about stations to charge your electric vehicle in Austria:

FAQ

You can travel to Austria by car or motorbike, by train and bus, or by plane. If you're using motorways and dual carriageways, check the rules on the vignette and section tolls before you set off. Trains and long-distance coaches run to Austria from many European cities. Airports can be found in Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Graz, Klagenfurt and Linz.

Cities such as Vienna, Salzburg and Graz have both railway stations and airports. Many holiday regions can be reached by train and then by bus or shuttle. Depending on your destination, travelling by car may also be a good option.

That depends on how you're travelling. The vignette is available online and from numerous sales points, and some routes carry an additional section toll. Which entry requirements apply to you depends on factors including your nationality – and children need their own travel document. Separate rules apply when travelling with pets, and rail and coach operators offer services for travellers with accessibility needs.

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