How to get from Praterstern to AKH by light rail and subway?

From Praterstern to AKH by light rail and subway

To get from Praterstern to AKH in Alsergrund, take the U2 subway from Praterstern station to Schottentor station. Next, take the 40 light rail from Schottentor station to Michelbeuern-Akh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 24 min. The ride fare is €2.40. The light rail and subway schedule from Praterstern may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and subway schedule to AKH on the Moovit app.

24min€2.40
Subway - U2
Light Rail - 4040
Walk to AKH
Leaves from Praterstern

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Praterstern
  • 2
    Subway - U2
    Wait for subway
    U2
    Karlsplatz
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Schottentor
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Schottentor
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 4040
    Wait for light rail
    40
    Gersthof Herbeckstraße
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Michelbeuern-Akh
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to AKH
    Walk to
    AKH
    Währinger Gürtel 18-20
    270 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Praterstern to AKH by bus and subway

To get from Praterstern to AKH in Alsergrund, take the 5B bus from Praterstern station to Jägerstraße station. Next, take the U6 subway from Jägerstraße station to Michelbeuern-Akh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 29 min. The ride fare is €2.40. The light rail and subway schedule from Praterstern may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and subway schedule to AKH on the Moovit app.

29min€2.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5B5B
Subway - U6
Walk to AKH
Leaves from Praterstern

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Praterstern
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5B5B
    Wait for bus
    5B
    Heiligenstadt
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jägerstraße
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Jägerstraße
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - U6
    Wait for subway
    U6
    Siebenhirten
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Michelbeuern-Akh
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to AKH
    Walk to
    AKH
    Währinger Gürtel 18-20
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Praterstern to AKH

The distance between Praterstern, Alsergrund and AKH, Alsergrund is approximately 4.77 km, which can typically be travelled in 24 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Praterstern to AKH by light rail and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Alsergrund – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail And Subway schedule from Praterstern to AKH

To check the light rail and subway schedule from Praterstern to AKH using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Praterstern) and destination (AKH), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available light rail and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each light rail and subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest light rail and subway schedules.

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From Praterstern to AKH by bus and subway

To get from Praterstern to AKH in Alsergrund, take the 5B bus from Praterstern station to Jägerstraße station. Next, take the U6 subway from Jägerstraße station to Michelbeuern-Akh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 29 min. The ride fare is €2.40. The light rail and subway schedule from Praterstern may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and subway schedule to AKH on the Moovit app.

29min€2.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5B5B
Subway - U6
Walk to AKH
Leaves from Praterstern

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Praterstern
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5B5B
    Wait for bus
    5B
    Heiligenstadt
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jägerstraße
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Jägerstraße
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - U6
    Wait for subway
    U6
    Siebenhirten
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Michelbeuern-Akh
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to AKH
    Walk to
    AKH
    Währinger Gürtel 18-20
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Praterstern to AKH?

    The fastest way takes 24 minutes, using Subway line U2, Light Rail line 40.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Praterstern to AKH?

    The alternative route takes 29 minutes, using Bus line 5B, Subway line U6.

  • Is there a direct subway between Praterstern and AKH?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 24 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Praterstern to AKH?

    The U2 subway line goes from Karlsplatz station near Praterstern in Leopoldstadt to Schottentor station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Schottentor station near AKH in Alsergrund.

  • How long does it take to travel from Praterstern to AKH by subway and light rail?

    The total travel time between Praterstern in Leopoldstadt and AKH in Alsergrund by subway and light rail is about 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Praterstern to get to AKH?

    Get on the U2 subway from the Karlsplatz station near Praterstern in Leopoldstadt.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Praterstern and AKH?

    Get off the subway at the Schottentor station, which is closest to AKH in Alsergrund.

  • How much is the subway fare from Praterstern to AKH?

    The ride from Praterstern to AKH costs €2.40.

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