Information on the Use of Public Transport in Austria for Persons from Ukraine
The “Erstankunft Ukraine-Ticket” program, which provided a one-time free ticket for persons from Ukraine upon their first entry into Austria, expired on 31 December 2024.
Currently no nationwide discounts or free use of underground trains, trams, buses or trains are available for displaced persons from Ukraine.
Public transport in Vienna as in other cities in Austria includes underground trains, trams, buses and suburban railway services. The standard fare rules and tariffs of the respective transport operators apply to all passengers both local residents and foreign nationals.
Travel and Ticket Purchase
To use public transport in Austria it is necessary to purchase a valid ticket or travel pass:
- Single tickets, time-based tickets such as hourly or daily tickets, weekly or monthly passes in accordance with the applicable tariffs of the chosen transport operator
- Tickets can be purchased from ticket machines, ticket offices, mobile applications and official sales points of the transport operator
Useful Links
Public transport and transport regulations in Austria official website – detailed information about transport services and ticket purchase:
https://www.migration.gv.at/en/living-and-working-in-austria/austria-at-a-glance/transport/
Österreichische Bundesbahnen ÖBB – official website of Austria’s national railway operator ticket purchase and fares:
KlimaTicket – one ticket for all public transport in Austria – nationwide season ticket:
https://www.klimaticket.at/en/home/
Official information regarding the discontinuation of the Erstankunft Ukraine-Ticket program on the website of the Federal Agency for Reception and Support Services BBU section “Public transport”:
https://www.bbu.gv.at/ukraine-info-faq-ukrainian
Additional Information
Certain discounts may be available for specific categories of passengers for example students or pensioners in accordance with the general rules of the respective transport operator. Such discounts are not specifically related to temporary protection status and apply to all eligible persons under the same general conditions.
