The Vienna Sightseeing Bus is the perfect way to tour the main monuments of the Austrian capital in a comfortable and practical way. It offers four routes with different stops!
Vienna Sightseeing Bus Details
The Vienna Sightseeing bus runs four different routes on which you'll enjoy commentaries recorded in English about the places it passes through. These are the main stops:
- Red Line: starts at stop 2 (History of Art Museum) and runs along the Ringstrasse with stops at the State Opera, the Town Hall, the University, the Danube Pier, Heroes' Square, and St. Stephen's Cathedral.
- Blue Line: starts at stop 13 (Museum of Applied Arts) and goes to more distant parts such as the Prater amusement park, the Danube Park, the Danube Tower, and the Kunsthaus museum.
- Yellow Line: starts at stop 1 (State Opera) and brings you to the Schönbrunn and Belvedere palaces.
- Green Line (available until November 2, 2025): starts at stop 47 (Votiva Church). This route takes you to the picturesque wine-growing village of Grinzing and the Kahlenberg hill.
You can see a map of the different routes and stops by clicking on the following link:
Most buses have two floors and a convertible roof for the best views of the Austrian capital.
How Does It Work?
The Vienna Sightseeing bus ticket is valid for 24, 48 or 72 hours from the time it is first used, i.e. if used on Monday at 3 pm, it will be valid until Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday at 3 pm (depending on the type of ticket you book). During this time, you can get on and off the buses as many times as you like.
Although a start date is requested at the time of booking, you can use the service for one year from the date indicated.
When you make your reservation, we will send you a voucher by email that you will have to hand in at the first bus you take.
Schedule & Frequency
Vienna's sightseeing buses operate every day from 9:20 am to 7:35 pm (depending on the line and time of day, there may be slight differences). The bus frequency is between 10 and 20 minutes, depending on the day.
You can check the detailed schedules at the following link.
Family Ticket
A family ticket is available for 2 adults and 2 children from 6 to 16 years old.
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