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

From Columbusplatz to AKH by light rail and subway

To get from Columbusplatz 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 36 min. The ride fare is €2.40. The light rail and subway schedule from Columbusplatz may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and subway schedule to AKH on the Moovit app.

36min€2.40
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 1818
Subway - U6
Walk to AKH
Leaves from Hauptbahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Hauptbahnhof
    610 m • 8 min
  • 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

Alternative route from Columbusplatz to AKH by light rail and subway via O, U3 and U6

To get from Columbusplatz to AKH in Alsergrund, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 subway lines: take the O light rail from Columbusplatz station to Mitte-Landstraße station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the U3 subway and finally take the U6 subway from Westbahnhof, Wien station to Michelbeuern-Akh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is €2.40. The light rail and subway schedule from Columbusplatz may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and subway schedule to AKH on the Moovit app.

42min€2.40
Light Rail - OO
Subway - U3
Subway - U6
Walk to AKH
Leaves from Columbusplatz

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Columbusplatz
  • 2
    Light Rail - OO
    Wait for light rail
    O
    Bruno-Marek-Allee
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Mitte-Landstraße
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Landstraße
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - U3
    Wait for subway
    U3
    Ottakring
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Westbahnhof, Wien
    9 min
  • 7
    Subway - U6
    Wait for subway
    U6
    Floridsdorf
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Michelbeuern-Akh
    7 min
  • 9
    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 Columbusplatz to AKH

The distance between Columbusplatz, Alsergrund and AKH, Alsergrund is approximately 7.69 km, which can typically be travelled in 36 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Columbusplatz 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 Columbusplatz to AKH

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

Alternative route from Columbusplatz to AKH by light rail and subway via O, U3 and U6

To get from Columbusplatz to AKH in Alsergrund, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 subway lines: take the O light rail from Columbusplatz station to Mitte-Landstraße station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the U3 subway and finally take the U6 subway from Westbahnhof, Wien station to Michelbeuern-Akh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is €2.40. The light rail and subway schedule from Columbusplatz may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and subway schedule to AKH on the Moovit app.

42min€2.40
Light Rail - OO
Subway - U3
Subway - U6
Walk to AKH
Leaves from Columbusplatz

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Columbusplatz
  • 2
    Light Rail - OO
    Wait for light rail
    O
    Bruno-Marek-Allee
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Mitte-Landstraße
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Landstraße
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - U3
    Wait for subway
    U3
    Ottakring
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Westbahnhof, Wien
    9 min
  • 7
    Subway - U6
    Wait for subway
    U6
    Floridsdorf
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Michelbeuern-Akh
    7 min
  • 9
    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 Columbusplatz to AKH?

    The fastest way takes 36 minutes, using Light Rail line 18, Subway line U6.

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

    The alternative route takes 42 minutes, using Light Rail line O, Subway line U3, Subway line U6.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 36 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Columbusplatz to AKH?

    The 18 light rail line goes from Hauptbahnhof station near Columbusplatz 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 Columbusplatz to AKH by light rail and subway?

    The total travel time between Columbusplatz in Favoriten and AKH in Alsergrund by light rail and subway is about 36 min.

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

    Get on the 18 light rail from the Hauptbahnhof station near Columbusplatz in Favoriten.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Columbusplatz 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 Columbusplatz to AKH?

    The first bus from Columbusplatz in Favoriten to AKH in Alsergrund is Hauptbahnhof - Skodagasse. It leaves the Hauptbahnhof stop at 2:14 AM.

  • When is the first train from Columbusplatz to AKH?

    The first train from Columbusplatz in Favoriten to AKH in Alsergrund is Wiener Neustadt Hauptbahnhof - Wien Leopoldau. It leaves the Wien Hauptbahnhof station at 2:12 AM.

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

    The ride from Columbusplatz to AKH costs €2.40.