Getting there & Getting around

Getting there

Most travellers arriving in Austria by air will find themselves touching down in Vienna, though there are five other international airports in the country. If you're on a tight budget, consider crossing into Austria by bus. But if speed and comfort are your priorities, spend a few more euros on a train ticket or hiring a car. It's possible to arrive in Austria by boat, but this is an endeavour only suitable for those with time and money.

Getting around

Domestic carriers Austrian Airlines and Tyrolean Airways and an ultramodern network of trains zoom between key cities, while smaller locales are serviced by Bundesbus. It's not uncommon for travellers to eschew organised transport or hire cars in favour of cycling around Austria. High-altitude destinations are reached via gondolas, cable cars or similar devices.

Visa information

EU, US, Canadian, EEA, Israeli, Japanese, Korean, Malaysian, Singaporean, Australian and New Zealand citizens do not require visas for stays of up to three months. Nationals of African and Arabic countries generally require a visa, also valid for up to three months.