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Airport Link

Travelling quickly and easily from the east of Lower Austria and northern Burgenland to the airport and Vienna: the future connection between Bruck an der Leitha and Vienna International Airport will efficiently integrate the airport into the eastern Austrian railway network and create new opportunities for commuters.

Faster and more convenient

Shorter travel times due to a direct connection from the region around Bruck an der Leitha to Vienna Airport and the city of Vienna: these are the advantages offered by the construction of the Airport Link between Bruck an der Leitha and Vienna International Airport.

More comfort and opportunities for commuters

Vienna International Airport is the most important commuter centre in the region with around 22,500 employees, but Vienna is also an important destination for commuters. For them, the Airport Link means more convenience. With an additional regional train station in Enzersdorf an der Fischa including a possible park & ride facility, even more potential passengers and commuters will benefit from a fast rail connection to Vienna International Airport and on to Vienna – also due to increased punctuality on the Ostbahn.

Your benefits

    • Creation of prerequisites for fast direct connections between Vienna International Airport, Budapest and Bratislava
    • Fast, direct train connection from northern Burgenland and eastern Lower Austria to Vienna International Airport and onward to Vienna
    • New regional train station in Enzersdorf an der Fischa for an even more comprehensive improvement of the situation for commuters
Co-funded by the European Union

The districts of Bruck an der Leitha and Neusiedl am See will become more accessible thanks to shorter travel times and additional connections. In the future, one third of passenger traffic to Vienna International Airport is expected to travel by rail. This will not only reduce pollutant emissions but also contribute to a more efficient use of the transport system.

Faster to the destination

The Airport Link will make it possible to reach destinations southeast of Vienna International Airport much faster in the future: The new direct connection enables a travel time of about 15 minutes between Bruck an der Leitha and Vienna Airport and of about 30 minutes between Neusiedl am See and Vienna Airport. 

International significance

The new route between Vienna Airport and Bruck an der Leitha is part of the cross-border connection Vienna - Vienna Airport - Győr - Budapest - Bratislava Petržalka. As such, it makes a significant contribution to networking within the European Union. By connecting Vienna Airport to the European high-performance network, it will also be possible to reduce short-haul flights in the future in the interests of environmental and climate protection.

Improved infrastructure

Due to the direct connection, the Airport Link can support the development of regional business parks in the airport region. The additional market potential for Vienna international Airport due to the enlarged catchment area may create additional jobs.