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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 42 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.

24min€2.40
Subway - U2
Light Rail - 4242
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 - 4242
    Wait for light rail
    42
    Antonigasse
  • 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 subway and train

To get from Praterstern to AKH in Alsergrund, take the REX7 train from Wien Praterstern station to Wien Handelskai station. Next, take the U6 subway from Handelskai station to Michelbeuern-Akh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min. The ride fare is €2.40.

28min€2.40
Walk to train station
Train - REX7REX7
Subway - U6
Walk to AKH
Leaves from Wien Praterstern

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wien Praterstern
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - REX7REX7
    Wait for train
    REX7
    Laa/Thaya Bahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wien Handelskai
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Handelskai
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - U6
    Wait for subway
    U6
    Siebenhirten
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Michelbeuern-Akh
    9 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.

Public transit stations close to Praterstern

Praterstern is located at Praterstern, Alsergrund and the nearest public transit station is Praterstern.

Subway stations close to Praterstern:

  • Praterstern

Train stations close to Praterstern:

  • Wien Praterstern

Bus stations close to Praterstern:

  • Praterstern
  • Wien Praterstern
  • Kleine Stadtgutgasse

Public transit stations close to AKH, Alsergrund

AKH is located at Währinger Gürtel 18-20, Alsergrund and the nearest public transit station is Eduardgasse.

Subway stations close to AKH:

  • Michelbeuern-Akh

Bus stations close to AKH:

  • Michelbeuern-Akh
  • Laudongasse
  • Skodagasse

From Praterstern to AKH by subway and train

To get from Praterstern to AKH in Alsergrund, take the REX7 train from Wien Praterstern station to Wien Handelskai station. Next, take the U6 subway from Handelskai station to Michelbeuern-Akh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min. The ride fare is €2.40.

28min€2.40
Walk to train station
Train - REX7REX7
Subway - U6
Walk to AKH
Leaves from Wien Praterstern

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wien Praterstern
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - REX7REX7
    Wait for train
    REX7
    Laa/Thaya Bahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wien Handelskai
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Handelskai
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - U6
    Wait for subway
    U6
    Siebenhirten
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Michelbeuern-Akh
    9 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 42.

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

    The alternative route takes 28 minutes, using Train line REX7, 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.