Vienna Sightseeing Bus

The Vienna Sightseeing Bus offers a practical way to tour the main monuments of the Austrian capital. It provides four routes with various stops.

Vienna Sightseeing Bus Details

The Vienna Sightseeing Bus operates four routes with recorded commentaries in English. The main stops are:

Red Line: begins at stop 2 (History of Art Museum) and includes the State Opera, Town Hall, University, Danube Pier, Heroes' Square, and St. Stephen's Cathedral.Blue Line: starts at stop 13 (Museum of Applied Arts) and goes to the Prater amusement park, Danube Park, Danube Tower, and Kunsthaus museum.Yellow Line: starts at stop 1 (State Opera) and goes to Schönbrunn and Belvedere palaces.Green Line (available until November 2, 2025): starts at stop 47 (Votiva Church) and travels to Grinzing and Kahlenberg hill.

Most buses feature two floors and a convertible roof for optimal views of the city.

How Does It Work?

The Vienna Sightseeing bus ticket is valid for 24, 48, or 72 hours from first use. Passengers can get on and off as desired during this period. A start date is required at booking, but the service is usable for one year from that date. A voucher will be emailed upon reservation that must be presented on the first bus.

Schedule & Frequency

The sightseeing buses operate daily from 9:20 am to 7:35 pm, with frequencies ranging from 10 to 20 minutes depending on the day.

Family Ticket

A family ticket is available for 2 adults and 2 children aged 6 to 16 years.