From January 1, 2027, passengers in Vienna, Lower Austria, and Burgenland will have to pay more for public transport. The Eastern Region Transport Association (VOR) is increasing its ticket prices by an average of 3.4 percent. The specific prices are now set: The Vienna annual pass will cost 483.10 euros, a digital single ride 3.10 euros. ClimateTickets and the additional fees for rides without a valid ticket will also become more expensive.

It was already known at the end of September that Vienna’s public transport fares would increase at the beginning of the year. However, specific ticket prices were not yet available at that time. These have now been published by VOR and Wiener Linien.

Those who regularly travel by subway, tram, and bus must expect new tariffs from January. The regular annual pass will cost 483.10 euros with a one-time payment. This corresponds to about 1.32 euros per day.

The reduced annual passes for youth, seniors, and special categories will each cost 310.40 euros from 2027. Wiener Linien justifies the adjustment with increased personnel, energy, and operating costs. The annual valorization was already announced in 2025.

Occasional travelers are also affected by the new prices. A digital single ride will cost a total of 3.10 euros from January 1, 2027. Those who buy a paper ticket will pay 3.30 euros.

Digital tickets thus remain cheaper. According to Wiener Linien, this is intended to reduce paper consumption and administrative effort.

Those caught without a valid ticket on Vienna’s public transport will also have to dig deeper into their pockets from January. The additional fee will be 140 euros for immediate payment or payment with a payment slip.

If the payment is made only after a payment reminder, 191 euros are due.

There are also changes for commuters in Lower Austria and Burgenland. The VOR ClimateTicket MetropolRegion will now cost 1053.10 euros with an annual one-time payment instead of the previous 1019 euros. This corresponds to an increase of 34.10 euros.

For seniors as well as the youth and special categories, the price increases from 714 to 738.40 euros. The regular price for the VOR ClimateTicket Region increases from 552 to 570 euros. Discounted versions will now cost 428 instead of 414 euros.

Annual route tickets, single, daily, 7-day, and 31-day tickets in the regional tariff will also be adjusted.

There is an exception for students and apprentices.

The Top Youth Ticket remains at 101 euros for the entire 2026/27 school year. Only at the start of the 2027/28 school year will the price increase to 103 euros.

The regular youth ticket for travel between home and school or apprenticeship remains at 29.60 euros.

From January 2027, the proofs for certain discounts will also be simplified.

People aged 65 and over will only need an official photo ID for the VOR senior tariff in Lower Austria and Burgenland. An additional ÖBB Vorteilscard Senior is no longer required.

For regular students under 26 years old, a valid student ID will suffice for the discounted VOR monthly ticket. Here too, the previously additionally required ÖBB Vorteilscard Youth is no longer necessary.

Tickets at the new tariff with a validity start from January 1, 2027, can be purchased in advance from November 1, 2026.

From 2027, the regular tariff adjustments in the VOR will again be carried out on a uniform date of January 1.

Further information on the new tariffs can be found on the websites of the and the .

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