Unlimited public transport plus discounts at 200-odd partners, from about $22.
- DurationChoose 24, 48 or 72 hours
The Vienna City Card is the product people confuse with the Vienna PASS, and the difference decides whether it is worth buying. The PASS buys entry to attractions. The City Card is a public transport ticket that adds discounts — over 200 benefit partners, per the listing — and it does not include admission anywhere. At about $22 it is cheap enough that the question is not whether it pays but whether you needed a transport ticket anyway. It rates 4.4 from 1,400 reviews. Checked 18 September 2026.
Book Hofburg TicketsKey facts
transport-card- Duration
- Choose 24, 48 or 72 hours
- Meeting point
- Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.
- Price
- $22 per person
- Entry ticket included
- No
- Cancellation
- Non-refundable. The partner listing states that this activity cannot be cancelled.
Included
- ✓ Ticket for public transport in Vienna
- ✓ Discounts are valid for the same period of validity as the Vienna City Card
- ✓ Over 200 benefit partners
Not included
- ✗ Airport Transfer
- ✗ Hop-On Hop-Off
What it is, precisely
A tourist ticket for Vienna's public transport for the duration you choose, bundled with discounts at more than 200 partners. The discounts are the part people misread: they are reductions on admission, not admission. If your plan is to enter three museums, this card does not get you into any of them.
What it does at the Hofburg
Two concrete things we verified. The Albertina charges City Card holders EUR 18.90 instead of EUR 20.90, a EUR 2 saving. And the palace operator asks City Card holders to book a time-slot ticket rather than turning up, which is worth knowing before you arrive expecting the card to be your entry.
- Albertina — EUR 18.90 for card holders against EUR 20.90 standard
- Palace museum route — No free entry; the operator asks card holders to book a time-slot ticket
- Transport — Unlimited U-Bahn, tram and bus for the card's duration
Against the Vienna PASS
Different products for different trips. The PASS costs about $125 and buys entry to around 85 attractions plus the hop-on hop-off buses; the City Card costs about $22 and buys transport plus discounts. If you are visiting several paid attractions a day, the PASS. If you are walking the first district and taking the U-Bahn to Schoenbrunn, the City Card and separate tickets will cost less.
The cheaper near-identical option
EasyCityPass Vienna does much the same job for about $21: unlimited public transport for 24 hours or 7 days, with its own list of discounts. It rates 4.4 from 843 reviews. Between two cards at the same price, pick on which partner list matches your itinerary rather than on the headline.
| Product | Price | Entry included? | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna City Card | About $22 | No, discounts only | Unlimited, for the chosen duration |
| EasyCityPass | About $21 | No, discounts only | Unlimited, 24 hours or 7 days |
| Vienna FLEXI Pass | About $68 | Two to eight chosen sights | No |
| Vienna PASS | About $125 | Around 85 attractions | Hop-on hop-off buses only |
Who should not book this
- Anyone expecting free museum entry: this card discounts, it does not admit.
- Visitors staying in the first district who will walk everywhere.
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Vienna: EasyCityPass | City Card | Bus Metro Tram | Savings
EUR 18A euro less for the same idea from a different vendor, with 24-hour and 7-day options.
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How to book
Pick the duration to match your stay, not your plans, since the clock runs from first use. If you also want entry to several attractions, price the FLEXI Pass against this card plus single tickets before buying. This site may earn a commission on bookings at no extra cost to you.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Vienna City Card worth it?
If you need public transport, yes at about $22. If you expected museum entry, no: it gives discounts, not admission.
What is the difference between the Vienna Pass and the Vienna City Card?
The PASS buys entry to around 85 attractions for about $125. The City Card is a transport ticket with discounts for about $22.
Does the Vienna City Card work at the Hofburg?
Not as entry. The operator asks card holders to book a time-slot ticket; the Albertina gives holders EUR 2 off.
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