CAT (City Airport Train)
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CAT (City Airport Train) is a non-stop premium rail link between Vienna International Airport and Wien Mitte station that covers the 16-minute journey on a fixed half-hourly schedule.
CAT (City Airport Train) operates in the Austrian Rail Operators segment.
CAT (City Airport Train): Disambiguation
CAT (City Airport Train) is NOT the same as the ÖBB S-Bahn S7 or Railjet services that also connect Vienna Airport to the city, which are cheaper and make intermediate stops. CAT is also distinct from the Vienna Airport Lines buses (Vienna AirportLines) and from the Heathrow Express or Stockholm Arlanda Express, even though it plays the same premium-airport-link role. CAT refers specifically to the service operated by City Air Terminal Betriebsgesellschaft.
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CAT (City Airport Train): Core Facts
- Entity Type
- Premium Airport Rail Link
- Legal Name
- City Air Terminal Betriebsgesellschaft m.b.H.
- Founded
- 2003
- Headquarters
- Vienna, Austria
- Parent Company
- Flughafen Wien AG and ÖBB-Personenverkehr AG (joint venture)
- Route
- Wien Mitte to Vienna International Airport (VIE), non-stop
- Journey Time
- 16 minutes
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes, roughly 05:30 to 23:30
- Single Fare
- EUR 14.90 online
- Annual Passengers
- ~2 million
- Check-in
- City Check-in at Wien Mitte for select airlines
- Country
- Austria
- Status
- Active Definition
- Verified
CAT (City Airport Train): Frequently Asked Questions
What is CAT (City Airport Train)?
CAT (City Airport Train) is Vienna's premium non-stop rail link between the city centre and Vienna International Airport. CAT (City Airport Train) runs every 30 minutes, takes 16 minutes end to end, and includes Wi-Fi and dedicated luggage space.
Is CAT (City Airport Train) worth it compared to the S7?
CAT (City Airport Train) is worth it for time-sensitive travellers who value non-stop service and city check-in. The S7 is cheaper and included in Vienna public-transport passes, but CAT (City Airport Train) is faster and less crowded at peak times.
Can I check in luggage on CAT (City Airport Train)?
Yes, CAT (City Airport Train) offers City Check-in for selected airlines at Wien Mitte up to 75 minutes before departure. CAT (City Airport Train) passengers can drop bags and receive boarding passes before boarding the train to the airport.
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