Don't use the CAT. (At least not from the airport into the city.) The regular S-Bahn and regional trains go exactly the same route and are barely slower - but cost only a fraction of the price. And they have more stops within the city, so in most cases you'll reach your destination more directly (and therefore usually quicker). There are also long distance trains going from the airport to the Hauptbahnhof (main station) and 'Meidling' station, which are a better option if your destination is more towards the southwest of the city. The only benefit that might justify the higher price of the CAT is when going _to_ the airport, as (with some airlines) you can already check in your luggage at the city terminus.
Don't use the CAT. (At least not from the airport into the city.)
The regular S-Bahn and regional trains go exactly the same route and are barely slower - but cost only a fraction of the price. And they have more stops within the city, so in most cases you'll reach your destination more directly (and therefore usually quicker). There are also long distance trains going from the airport to the Hauptbahnhof (main station) and 'Meidling' station, which are a better option if your destination is more towards the southwest of the city.
The only benefit that might justify the higher price of the CAT is when going _to_ the airport, as (with some airlines) you can already check in your luggage at the city terminus.
Thanks Stephan. That is good to know.
I’m going to Vienna this summer, this video has helped a lot to organise the trip ❤❤