Train travel in Austria: 6 ways you can save money
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- 14 Sep 2022
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We all know that fossil fuel emissions are bad for the environment and that we must do more to slow the impacts of climate change.
The problem is though, that greener forms of transport, like trains, are not always the cheaper option. And in times of high inflation, every penny (or cent) counts.
So if you’re looking to ditch the car but worried about your bank balance, here are seven ways to save money when travelling by train in Austria.
Klimaticket
The Klimaticket is an annual pass that allows access to all public transport across most of Austria. On the official website, it’s dubbed as the “mobility of the future”.
Part of the aim behind the ticket is to encourage more people to travel by public transport, while also making it more affordable.
Users can choose to buy a regional, cross-regional or nationwide Klimaticket. Tourist train routes are not included in the scheme, such as the Waldviertelbahn, Wachaubahn, Schneebergbahn and Schafbergbahn.
The Klimaticket costs €1,095 per person, per year. For youth (under 25) and seniors (over 65) the price is €821.
Also, anyone that purchases a pass from July 1st to the end of 2022 gets one month free, so the Klimaticket will be valid for 13 months from the date of purchase.
If you travel regularly by public transport in Austria, then buying the Klimaticket is a good way to save cash. But unless you plan to make the most of the annual pass, it is a lot of money to pay in one go.
Find out more about the Klimaticket at klimaticket.at.
ÖBB Einfach-Raus-Ticket
ÖBB is Austria’s national rail operator and has several schemes aimed at saving money on transport.
One such scheme is the Einfach-Raus-Ticket, which allows unlimited travel for groups (up to five people) travelling together on local and regional trains for one day. Read More...
