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How to get from Messe-Prater to AKH by light rail and subway?

From Messe-Prater to AKH by light rail and subway

To get from Messe-Prater to AKH in Alsergrund, take the U2 subway from Messe-Prater, Wien 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 28 min. The ride fare is €2.40.

28min€2.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - U2
Light Rail - 4242
Walk to AKH
Leaves from Messe-Prater, Wien

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Messe-Prater, Wien
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - U2
    Wait for subway
    U2
    Karlsplatz
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Schottentor
    5 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
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to AKH
    Walk to
    AKH
    Währinger Gürtel 18-20
    270 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Messe-Prater to AKH by light rail and subway via U2 and 43

To get from Messe-Prater to AKH in Alsergrund, take the U2 subway from Messe-Prater, Wien station to Schottentor station. Next, take the 43 light rail from Schottentor station to Alser Straße station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 27 min. The ride fare is €2.40.

27min€2.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - U2
Light Rail - 4343
Walk to AKH
Leaves from Messe-Prater, Wien

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Messe-Prater, Wien
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - U2
    Wait for subway
    U2
    Karlsplatz
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Schottentor
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Schottentor
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 4343
    Wait for light rail
    43
    Neuwaldegg
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Alser Straße
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to AKH
    Walk to
    AKH
    Währinger Gürtel 18-20
    450 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Messe-Prater to AKH

The distance between Messe-Prater, Alsergrund and AKH, Alsergrund is approximately 5.68 km, which can typically be travelled in 28 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Messe-Prater 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 Messe-Prater

Messe-Prater is located at Messe-Prater, Alsergrund and the nearest public transit station is Messe-Prater, Wien.

Subway stations close to Messe-Prater:

  • Messe-Prater, Wien
  • Praterstern
  • Vorgartenstraße, Wien

Bus stations close to Messe-Prater:

  • Messe-Prater
  • Venediger Au
  • Welthandelsplatz

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:

  • Palffygasse
  • Währinger Straße-Volksoper
  • Skodagasse

Alternative route from Messe-Prater to AKH by light rail and subway via U2 and 43

To get from Messe-Prater to AKH in Alsergrund, take the U2 subway from Messe-Prater, Wien station to Schottentor station. Next, take the 43 light rail from Schottentor station to Alser Straße station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 27 min. The ride fare is €2.40.

27min€2.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - U2
Light Rail - 4343
Walk to AKH
Leaves from Messe-Prater, Wien

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Messe-Prater, Wien
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - U2
    Wait for subway
    U2
    Karlsplatz
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Schottentor
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Schottentor
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 4343
    Wait for light rail
    43
    Neuwaldegg
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Alser Straße
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to AKH
    Walk to
    AKH
    Währinger Gürtel 18-20
    450 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Messe-Prater to AKH?

    The fastest way takes 28 minutes, using Subway line U2, Light Rail line 42.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Messe-Prater to AKH?

    The alternative route takes 27 minutes, using Subway line U2, Light Rail line 43.

  • Is there a direct subway between Messe-Prater and AKH?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 28 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Messe-Prater to AKH?

    The U2 subway line goes from Messe-Prater, Wien station near Messe-Prater in Leopoldstadt to Karlsplatz station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Karlsplatz station near AKH in Alsergrund.

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

    The total travel time between Messe-Prater in Leopoldstadt and AKH in Alsergrund by subway and light rail is about 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Messe-Prater to get to AKH?

    Get on the U2 subway from the Messe-Prater, Wien station near Messe-Prater in Leopoldstadt.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Messe-Prater and AKH?

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

  • How much is the subway fare from Messe-Prater to AKH?

    The ride from Messe-Prater to AKH costs €2.40.