17-19 SEP 2010:The VIE Waltz-DO
Aug 27, 2010, 6:13 pm
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Good Question.
We intend to take a train to/from Wien-Mitte and walk between there and the Hilton Stadtpark.
And, of course getting around on bus and tram.
We would only just squeeze the 72 hours usage in - but is it worth the purchase price?
We intend to take a train to/from Wien-Mitte and walk between there and the Hilton Stadtpark.
And, of course getting around on bus and tram.
We would only just squeeze the 72 hours usage in - but is it worth the purchase price?
Aug 27, 2010, 9:52 pm
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Aug 28, 2010, 12:28 am
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If anyone is traveling with a partner ..... and staying for three or more days (ie two nights or more) you may want to consider the 8 day strip which gives 4 days travel for two people in the central area for € 28,80. The Vienna Card would be € 37 for two people for one day less ie 72 hours - but gives discounts that many never use.
This isn't as well known to tourists as the Vienna Card but for many is a better deal. Two people simply stamp two tickets for the first trip on each day. Any part of the ticket unused can be used on a subsequent trip - so long as the fares didn't go up in the interim, in which case they seem to give a few months notice to use old tickets.
This isn't as well known to tourists as the Vienna Card but for many is a better deal. Two people simply stamp two tickets for the first trip on each day. Any part of the ticket unused can be used on a subsequent trip - so long as the fares didn't go up in the interim, in which case they seem to give a few months notice to use old tickets.
Last edited by uk1; Aug 28, 2010 at 12:36 am
Aug 28, 2010, 5:34 am
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Another option is to consider a 24h, 48h or 72h Vienna ticket and include an airport transfer. Current cost for a 72h is 13.60. Add on the return OBB airport train transfer and the total is 17.20.
This can be done online in one transaction and with the print your own ticket option you are ready to travel upon arrival in Vienna. For my needs, this is convenient and provides good value.
https://shop.wienerlinien.at/
See you all soon.
This can be done online in one transaction and with the print your own ticket option you are ready to travel upon arrival in Vienna. For my needs, this is convenient and provides good value.
https://shop.wienerlinien.at/
See you all soon.
Last edited by Melville; Aug 28, 2010 at 7:07 am Reason: just figured out how to enter on keyboard ... cool
Aug 28, 2010, 6:09 am
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There is a useful thread in the Europe forum about transport between the airport and the city if anyone hasn't noticed it yet.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/europ...no-subway.html
Aug 28, 2010, 7:26 am
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Another option is to consider a 24h, 48h or 72h Vienna ticket and include an airport transfer. Current cost for a 72h is €13.60. Add on the return OBB airport train transfer and the total is €17.20.
This can be done online in one transaction and with the print your own ticket option you are ready to travel upon arrival in Vienna. For my needs, this is convenient and provides good value.
https://shop.wienerlinien.at/
See you all soon.
This can be done online in one transaction and with the print your own ticket option you are ready to travel upon arrival in Vienna. For my needs, this is convenient and provides good value.
https://shop.wienerlinien.at/
See you all soon.
I have a feeling I mentioned this before .... so hope I'm not repeating myself.
For anyone that wants taxi transfers - particularly M&M members - then AirportDriver does a greet taxi service for 31euros or a Limo at 36 euros. They greet you with a name card as you come through the doors and also have a counter right at the arrival hall. It's good value - particularly on the return journey when premiums are often added by other standard taxis from hotels.
As they monitor the flights - there's no charge if your flight is late. You don't pay in advance - and you get M&M miles.
Last edited by uk1; Aug 28, 2010 at 7:45 am
Aug 28, 2010, 10:01 am
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https://shop.wienerlinien.at/index.php/cms/page/27.0
Not a bother for this FTer.
Last edited by Melville; Aug 28, 2010 at 11:45 am Reason: link added
Aug 29, 2010, 11:50 pm
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as of today we opened the registration for the austrian airlines airport pre-DO event. the registration is hosted on a seperate password protected website.
due to the limited group size (max 35) the terms&conditions are:
Cheers from Munich
CHris
due to the limited group size (max 35) the terms&conditions are:
- There is no registration fee for the event.
- Until 1st of September the registration is restricted to attendees of the VIE waltz DO (at least one DO event has to be ticketed)
- On 1st September the registration site is opened to everyone (if space is still available)
- The airport event will start at 09:00am and finish at around 17:30
- Joining the group after 09:00 is not possible
- Registered and ticketed attendees have already received an email with further instructions
- New VIE DO registrants will receive this info in their confirmation mail after processing their payment.
- The detailed program of the airport day is not confirmed yet. However the list of possible activities is very very promising. We will post further details on the airport day as soon as everything is fixed.
Cheers from Munich
CHris