Facts About Austria: Discovering A Beautiful Country Part 2

Here are the facts about Austria when it comes to traveling in Austria. Three national airlines operate in Austria. They are: Austrian Arrows, Austrian Airlines and Lausda Air, which work in collaboration with the Austrian Airlines Group. The Vienna airport is 18 km away from the city. Airport buses transport passengers to the South Train and West Train Station. Railway, chauffeur-driven car and taxi service is also provided at the airport. Duty free shops, post office, bank, eateries, left luggage, tourism information, conference hall, nursery, car hiring and car parking facilities are provided to the passengers at the airport.

Salzburg airport is 4 km away from the city and buses, trains, taxis and hotel coach shuttle passengers to and from the airport. Facilities such as duty free shops, post office, currency exchange, left luggage, conference hall, restaurants and car hire exist at the airport. Check out the other airports such as Klagenfurt airport, Graz airport and Linz airport for more facts about Austria travel form those locations. All the airports charge a fixed rate for porter service.

Facts About Austria: Train Travel

International tourists can get to Austria by Austrian Federal railways, if planning to travel by train. It has a large network which connects the major cities within Austria and also outside Austria. Travelers who want the facts about Austria train travel will be pleased to know that they can find connections to/from Germany, Russia, Greece, Romania, Turkey Brussels, Paris and Italy. International rail passes or Eurail pass can be bought to travel around Austria as they provide unlimited travel and other offers too.

Facts About Austria: Car Travel

A good network of roads here provides an interesting journey. Take Eurotunnel when crossing the Channel Tunnel while traveling by car. Bookings should be made in advance. The cars can be hired at the airports and railway stations and if driving your own car, be sure to carry documentations like UK driving license or national driving license and car registration papers.

Toll booths are installed on the motorways and ‘S’ roads, so if change is carried in advance it will shorten or eliminate delays during the journey. Registration documents should be carried along with you at all times while driving. Another important fact about Austria road travel is that the lights should be turned on while driving, in the city or outside, all the time. There are strict laws for seat belts and drinking while driving.

If you plan on using a motorbike, a high visibility jacket and helmet must be worn This is mandatory for both the passenger and the driver.

Whatever you do, be safe while traveling in Austria and enjoy this beautiful country!