Austria by bus

Intercity buses in Austria

In Austria intercity buses are available on more than 11 travel combinations, while traveling with an average speed of 90 km/h. Of course, intercity bus routes via highway have a higher average speed. The majority of the Austrian intercity buses are comfortable long distance coaches, but older vehicles might be used on busier travel days.

The timetable for popular intercity bus routes like Vienna (Airport) - Train - Vienna or Innsbruck - Linz can be found online, but for some shorter intercity bus routes you might have to go to the bus station. Tickets are sold both online and on the spot, but after the COVID-19 pandemic an increasing number of travellers prefer buying their tickets online.

Domestic routes

As mentioned above there are more than 11 domestic intercity bus travel combinations in Austria. Below you will find some of the most popular Austrian travel routes with minimal or no stops along the way:

International routes

From Austria there are international bus routes to neighboring countries such as Italy, Germany, and Hungary, as well as to other countries such as Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovakia, and Croatia.

The majority of these international bus lines are daily departures, that are operated by various Austrian bus companies.

Most of the International bus departures drive from Vienna, Schladming, and Graz. Of course, there are also some international bus departures from other cities throughout the country.
Below we have listed the most popular international bus routes:

Airport buses in Austria

If you are flying to Austria you will land in one of 6 airports located throughout the country. From the majority of Austrian airports you have a bus shuttle to the nearest largest city and in some cases even intercity buses to other cities in the region. Click on the airport name below and read more about getting to and from the airport.

International airports:

Bus companies in Austria

There are over 19 bus companies operating in Austria. 4 companies offer intercity bus lines, 2 companies drive airport shuttles, 5 companies operate regional and local lines, 7 bus companies offer bus rental and 7 companies offer bus tours. The bus companies are located in 8 cities throughout the country. The majority of companies can be found in Vienna and Salzburg.

4 intercity bus companies operating in Austria are very different in size. The largest Austrian company Oberger connects more than 22 cities, whereas the smallest intercity bus company City airport train only has service to 2 cities.
Below we have listed some of the most popular bus companies in Austria. Full list of bus companies in Austria can be found here.

Bus stations in Austria

In most cities there is a dedicated bus station, in smaller cities the bus station might be a parking lot with a shelter or a section on the road marked for multiple buses. In some cities buses also stop at public road bus stops or at gas stations and hotel parking lots. In larger cities you will find bus stations with amenities like toilets, luggage storage, kiosks, fast food restaurants and other useful services for travellers. In Austria there is a total of 40 bus stations, below we have listed 15 of the most popular bus stations, for a full list of bus stations in Austria click here.

Hire a coach in Austria

Austrian bus rental companies offer coaches for any kind of group trip, whether it’s a transfer from the airport to your hotel, or single and multi day excursions to the many sights in Austria. Rest assured you will be able to find a suitable partner. If you are travelling during the high season, it is advisable to book your bus in advance to secure one of the best vehicles for your group.
Here you can see a list of some companies offering bus rental in Austria:

• BLAGUSS Reisen GmbH
• Autoreisen Schuch
• Loacker Tours
• Boro Bus
• Schweighofer & Zohrer

Public transportation in Austria

In the majority of larger Austrian cities, public transportation is available, in the cities like Vienna or Graz you have an extensive network of buses connecting all suburbs to the centre of the town.

Buying tickets for public transportation varies from city to city, sometimes they are bought at dedicated sales points and other times they are bought on the bus for example, so be sure to check which options are available for the city you are travelling in.

Here is a list of some Austrian companies operating both local and suburban bus lines.

• Wiener Linien
• Salzburg AG
• Graz Holding
• Innsbrucker Verkehrsbetriebe
• Linz Linien

What to see in Austria

As a visitor of Austria, you have lots of great Austrian sights to visit. Some of the most popular sights are Schönbrunn castle (Vienna), Schonbrunn Palace (Vienna), and Ars Electronica Center (Linz). That said, there are a lot of other sights in Austria worth visiting! Some of the sights do not have an entrance fee, whilst others charge for entrance. Below you will find a list of the most popular sights in Austria:

Schönbrunn castle

monumental building

Schonbrunn Palace

monumental building

Ars Electronica Center

museum

Lake Ossiach

lake

Golden Roof

monument

Pyramidenkogel Tower

monument