235: Transportation in Vienna – Tram

Vienna Tram (Straßenbahn) also known as Bim or Tramway was founded in 1865. Since then, it has played an important role in the transportation of the city.

Tram information (today-2023):

• Lines No.: 29
  • 1,2,5,6,9,10,11,18,25,26,30,31,33,37,38,40,41,42,43,44,46,49,52,60,62,71
  • D, U2Z, O
• Route length (Streckenlänge): 176 km
• Rail Length (Gleislänge): 432 km
• Line length (Linienlänge): 225 km
• Rail width (Spurweite): 1435mm (past: 1440 mm)
• Stops (Haltestellen): 1071
• Power supply voltage: 600 VDC (past: 550 VDC)
• Power supply type: via overhead line
• Travel speed (Reise­geschwindigkeit): 15.1 km/h
• Operating company: Wiener Linien

Opening the door of the tram:

• Button: pushing the button after the tram stops.

Tram Rails:

Underground Tram (U-Straßenbahn / Unterpflaster-Straßenbahn):

In some parts of Vienna due to traffic restrictions, parts of the tram are underground (tunnel).

Underground Tram Lines:

• Partially: 1,6,18,62, WLB (Badner Bahn)

There are different ways to buy tram tickets:

1. Winer Linien Website or Application
2. Ticket machines (Ticketautomat) at train stations or inside some trams.

Usually, in Austria, there is no ticket control to enter the tram either by the tram drivers or electronically. But during the month, the related attendants randomly check the tickets.

Warnings in Trams:

• DE: Während der Fahrt nicht mit dem Fahrpersonal sprechen
  • EN: Do not speak to the driver while driving!
• DE: Türraum freihalten
  • EN: Keep the door space clear