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

From Hauptbahnhof to AKH by light rail and subway

To get from Hauptbahnhof to AKH in Alsergrund, take the 18 light rail from Hauptbahnhof station to Gumpendorfer Straße station. Next, take the U6 subway from Gumpendorfer Straße station to Michelbeuern-Akh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 32 min. The ride fare is €2.40. The light rail and subway schedule from Hauptbahnhof may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and subway schedule to AKH on the Moovit app.

32min€2.40
Light Rail - 1818
Subway - U6
Walk to AKH
Leaves from Hauptbahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Hauptbahnhof
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1818
    Wait for light rail
    18
    Burggasse-Stadthalle
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gumpendorfer Straße
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Gumpendorfer Straße
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - U6
    Wait for subway
    U6
    Floridsdorf
  • 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

From Hauptbahnhof to AKH by subway and train

To get from Hauptbahnhof to AKH in Alsergrund, take the S2 train from Wien Hauptbahnhof station to Wien Meidling station. Next, take the U6 subway from Meidling, Wien station to Michelbeuern-Akh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min. The ride fare is €2.40. The light rail and subway schedule from Hauptbahnhof may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and subway schedule to AKH on the Moovit app.

35min€2.40
Walk to train station
Train - S2S2
Subway - U6
Walk to AKH
Leaves from Wien Hauptbahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wien Hauptbahnhof
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - S2S2
    Wait for train
    S2
    Mödling Bahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wien Meidling
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Meidling, Wien
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - U6
    Wait for subway
    U6
    Floridsdorf
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Michelbeuern-Akh
    14 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 Hauptbahnhof to AKH

The distance between Hauptbahnhof, Alsergrund and AKH, Alsergrund is approximately 7.08 km, which can typically be travelled in 32 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hauptbahnhof 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 Hauptbahnhof to AKH

To check the light rail and subway schedule from Hauptbahnhof to AKH using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Hauptbahnhof) 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 Hauptbahnhof to AKH by subway and train

To get from Hauptbahnhof to AKH in Alsergrund, take the S2 train from Wien Hauptbahnhof station to Wien Meidling station. Next, take the U6 subway from Meidling, Wien station to Michelbeuern-Akh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min. The ride fare is €2.40. The light rail and subway schedule from Hauptbahnhof may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and subway schedule to AKH on the Moovit app.

35min€2.40
Walk to train station
Train - S2S2
Subway - U6
Walk to AKH
Leaves from Wien Hauptbahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wien Hauptbahnhof
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - S2S2
    Wait for train
    S2
    Mödling Bahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wien Meidling
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Meidling, Wien
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - U6
    Wait for subway
    U6
    Floridsdorf
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Michelbeuern-Akh
    14 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 Hauptbahnhof to AKH?

    The fastest way takes 32 minutes, using Light Rail line 18, Subway line U6.

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

    The alternative route takes 35 minutes, using Train line S2, Subway line U6.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Hauptbahnhof and AKH?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 32 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Hauptbahnhof to AKH?

    The 18 light rail line goes from Burggasse-Stadthalle station near Hauptbahnhof in Favoriten to Gumpendorfer Straße station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Gumpendorfer Straße station near AKH in Alsergrund.

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

    The total travel time between Hauptbahnhof in Favoriten and AKH in Alsergrund by light rail and subway is about 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Hauptbahnhof to get to AKH?

    Get on the 18 light rail from the Burggasse-Stadthalle station near Hauptbahnhof in Favoriten.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Hauptbahnhof and AKH?

    Get off the light rail at the Gumpendorfer Straße station, which is closest to AKH in Alsergrund.

  • When is the first bus from Hauptbahnhof to AKH?

    The first bus from Hauptbahnhof in Favoriten to AKH in Alsergrund is Hauptbahnhof - Skodagasse. It leaves the Hauptbahnhof stop at 1:14 AM.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Hauptbahnhof to AKH?

    The ride from Hauptbahnhof to AKH costs €2.40.

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