{"id":3336,"date":"2025-07-02T10:26:33","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T08:26:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyclebee.dev3.codemiq.at\/fahrradmitnahme-bahn-stosszeiten-copy\/"},"modified":"2025-07-02T14:13:11","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T12:13:11","slug":"fahrradmitnahme-klimaticket-oesterreich","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cyclebee.dev3.codemiq.at\/en\/blog\/fahrradmitnahme\/fahrradmitnahme-klimaticket-oesterreich\/","title":{"rendered":"Taking your bicycle with the KlimaTicket Austria: Here it's free of charge."},"content":{"rendered":"

Taking your bicycle with the KlimaTicket Austria: Here it's free of charge.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n

All regulations regarding bicycle transport with the KlimaTicket in our overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\"Einstieg
Simon Legner (User: simon04<\/a>), \u00d6BB Railjet KlimaTicket (IMG 20220321 100732)<\/a>, CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Last updated:<\/p>\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n

When is bicycle transport free with the Austrian Climate Ticket \u2013 and where do I have to pay extra? Unfortunately, there are no regionally uniform regulations regarding when and where you need to purchase an additional ticket for your bicycle despite having the Climate Ticket. In the following article, we summarize the options available throughout Austria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Free bicycle transport with the KlimaTicket Austria on all \u00d6BB local trains<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In many Austrian states, the KlimaTicket \u00d6sterreich (Austrian Climate Ticket) is available. Free bicycle transport on all \u00d6BB local trains<\/strong> (S-Bahn, REX, regional train) possible. This applies, for example, to Styria and Salzburg, but not across the entire country. Our recommendation: check the regional regulations in detail beforehand. For long-distance trains such as ICE, ECE, and Railjets, you still need an additional bicycle ticket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Regional regulations regarding free bicycle transport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Several German states have agreed on their own regulations regarding free bicycle transport with the KlimaTicket. Here is an overview:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Styria: Pioneer of free bicycle transport<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Styria was the first Austrian state to independently agree on a set of rules with both regional railways and the Austrian Federal Railways (\u00d6BB). With the Styrian Climate Ticket, your bicycle travels free of charge on the GKB and Styrian Railway lines. On \u00d6BB lines in Styria, bicycle transport is also free, but only outside of peak hours (weekdays 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and from 6:30 p.m., Saturdays from 9:00 a.m., and all day Sundays and public holidays). You can find the details in our article about the regulations. Styria<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Salzburg: significant differences between individual transport companies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In Salzburg, bicycle transport is free of charge with the KlimaTicket \u00d6sterreich on low-floor and regular buses (OBUS & Albus) within the city limits from 9:00 a.m. until the end of service on weekdays, and all day on weekends and public holidays. The Pinzgau Local Railway and the Salzburg Local Railway also offer free bicycle transport. On other transport companies in the state (e.g., Postbus), bicycle transport remains subject to a fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Vienna: free bicycle transport with the KlimaTicket outside of peak hours<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Vienna also has its own regional regulations: With the KlimaTicket, you can take your bicycle free of charge on the subway and on \u00d6BB and Raaberbahn trains within Vienna on weekdays between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. and after 6:30 p.m. This is possible all day on weekends and public holidays. You need an additional bicycle ticket for the Mariazell Railway. Bicycles are not permitted on the Vienna Local Railways (Badner Bahn).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Traveling on the train with a folding bike at no extra cost<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The easiest and cheapest way to travel is still with a folding bike. It qualifies as hand luggage as long as it's folded and doesn't exceed 90 x 60 x 40 cm. This way, you can take it with you free of charge. You can also take your folding bike on WESTbahn trains free of charge \u2013 a separate protective cover is no longer mandatory, but it can be useful for space reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, the rules regarding free bicycle transport are not uniform across Austria. Many travelers are therefore calling for clear, Austria-wide regulations that also include long-distance trains. Until then, we hope this overview has been helpful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any further tips or information about taking your bicycle on public transport for free in Austria, or any questions or experiences you'd like to share? Let us know in the comments!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n

\ud83d\udc1dBee kind!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The most important rule when traveling by bike and train is: Be considerate of other passengers! This is especially important in multi-purpose compartments on local trains, which are designed for bicycles, wheelchairs, and strollers. If possible, allow yourself some extra time for your train journey. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Bus instead of train for the return journey?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our bike bus guide can help!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Especially after a long cycling trip, the return journey by train can be stressful and inconvenient: changing trains, cramped bicycle compartments, crowded platforms. But there are alternatives and add-ons!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many popular cycling routes in Austria and southern Germany offer seasonal bike buses with bicycle trailers that will take you comfortably back to your starting point without having to change bikes. This saves you the hassle and the effort of carrying your bike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The problem is that these bicycle buses are often hard to find \u2013 especially if you're not specifically looking for them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n
\n

That's why we did the research for you: In our Bike bus guide<\/span><\/a> Here you'll find an overview of leisure bus routes and bike shuttles, organized by region. This makes tour planning more relaxed and multimodal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n
\"Hand<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Links and sources:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n