Semester ticket - New annual pass for people under 26

The semester ticket offers students under the age of 26 free public transport in the Vienna core zone for one semester. On 1 January 2026, it will be replaced by the new annual youth pass. It is available at a reduced rate for all persons under the age of 26, regardless of their education or occupation.

New fare structure effective from 1 January 2026

What does the new fare structure mean?

With effect from 1 January 2026, Wiener Linien will adjust its fares and standardise its ticket offerings. Find out more here:

News item from 1 September 2025: New fare structure effective from 1 January 2026

FAQ Answers to frequently asked questions

New annual youth pass to replace semester pass and holiday monthly pass

New to the range is the Annual Pass Youth for all persons under the age of 26, regardless of education or occupation. It replaces the Semester Pass and the Holiday Monthly Pass. The Semester Pass and Holiday Monthly Pass will no longer be available from 1 January 2026.

Ticket

Valid from 01.01.2026 or later

Available at

Annual Pass Digital VIENNA Youth 🆕

For people under the age of 26

One-off payment: €294.00

Monthly direct debit: €309.00

WienMobil Ticketshop

Annual Pass VIENNA Youth 🆕

For people under the age of 26

One-off payment: €300.00

Monthly direct debit: €315.00

WienMobil Ticketshop

Info & ticket offices

Semester Pass: no longer available from 1 January 2026

When is the semester pass valid?

The semester pass is valid for five months: in the winter semester, from 1 September to 31 January, and in the summer semester, from 1 February to 30 June. Students can obtain a summer holidays monthly ticket for July and August.

Where is the semester pass valid?

The ticket is valid on all lines within Vienna (core zone of Vienna) on the underground, trams and buses (with the exception of special rapid bus lines), trains operated by ÖBB (e.g. suburban trains) and on services operated by Wiener Lokalbahnen (as far as Vösendorf-Siebenhirten).

Who can use the semester pass?

The ticket is valid for ordinary students of a study institution pursuant to Sec. 3 of the Studies Promotion Act (Studienförderungsgesetz – StudFG) who are under the age of 26 when the respective semester begins. The winter semester begins on 1 September and the summer semester begins on 1 February.

Do I need to carry my student ID with me when travelling?

Yes. When travelling, you always need to carry a valid student ID in addition to your semester pass. If you do not yet have a valid student ID at the start of your studies, you can alternatively use a valid confirmation of enrolment and photo ID.

Where can I buy the semester pass?

  • WienMobil ticket shop: You can buy the semester pass online at shop.wienmobil.at or directly in the WienMobil app. The advantage: The ticket costs €75 instead of €78 and cannot be lost. It is available as an e-ticket or PDF ticket.
  • Information and ticket offices: You can also purchase the semester ticket at our information and ticket offices. To do so, you will need confirmation of enrolment for the respective semester.

Verification of eligibility for online purchases

Before you can purchase a semester pass, a check will be carried out to ensure that you meet the eligibility requirements. For this purpose, your data (student ID number, surname, first name, date of birth, place of residence) will be checked online against the Federal Computing Centre or your educational institution. The purchase is only possible if your details in the Wiener Linien online ticket shop match the data held by your educational institution exactly. If you are enrolling for the first time, you must have already completed your enrolment when you order your semester ticket.

The verification is only carried out after you have given your express consent to the online data comparison via secure SSL encryption. No data is transmitted to Wiener Linien; only the accuracy or inaccuracy of the requested data is confirmed. The online purchase can only be made after the accuracy has been confirmed.

Students at the following educational institution can buy the semester pass online:

  • Akademie der bildenden Künste Wien
  • CAMPUS 02 Fachhochschule der Wirtschaft GmbH
  • Charlotte Fresenius Privatuniversität GmbH

  • Fachhochschule Burgenland GmbH

  • Fachhochschule des bfi Wien Gesellschaft m.b.H.
  • Fachhochschule Kärnten - gemeinnützige Gesellschaft mbH
  • Fachhochschule Salzburg GmbH
  • Fachhochschule St. Pölten GmbH
  • Fachhochschule Technikum Wien
  • Fachhochschule Vorarlberg GmbH
  • Fachhochschule Wiener Neustadt für Wirtschaft und Technik GmbH
  • Ferdinand Porsche Fernfachhochschule GmbH
  • FH Campus Wien - Verein zur Förderung des Fachhochschul-, Entwicklungs- und Forschungszentrums im Süden Wien
  • FH Gesundheitsberufe OÖ GmbH
  • FH JOANNEUM Gesellschaft mbH
  • FH Kufstein Tirol Bildungs GmbH
  • FH OÖ Studienbetriebs GmbH
  • FHG - Zentrum für Gesundheitsberufe Tirol GmbH
  • FHWien der WKW
  • Hochschule für Agrar- und Umweltpädagogik Wien
  • IMC Fachhochschule Krems GmbH
  • Johannes Kepler Universität Linz
  • Lauder Business School
  • Leopold-Franzens-Universität Innsbruck
  • MCI Management Center Innsbruck - Internationale Hochschule GmbH
  • Medizinische Universität Graz
  • Medizinische Universität Innsbruck
  • Medizinische Universität Wien
  • Montanuniversität Leoben
  • Pädagogische Hochschule Kärnten
  • Pädagogische Hochschule Niederösterreich
  • Pädagogische Hochschule Oberösterreich
  • Pädagogische Hochschule Salzburg
  • Pädagogische Hochschule Steiermark
  • Pädagogische Hochschule Tirol
  • Pädagogische Hochschule Vorarlberg
  • Pädagogische Hochschule Wien
  • Private Pädagogische Hochschule - Hochschulstiftung Diözese Innsbruck
  • Private Pädagogische Hochschule - Hochschulstiftung Erzdiözese Wien
  • Private Pädagogische Hochschule Augustinum
  • Private Pädagogische Hochschule der Diözese Linz
  • Private Pädagogische Hochschule Stiftung Burgenland
  • Sigmund Freud Privatuniversität
  • Technische Universität Graz
  • Technische Universität Wien
  • Universität für angewandte Kunst Wien
  • Universität für Bodenkultur Wien
  • Universität für künstlerische und industrielle Gestaltung Linz
  • Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Graz
  • Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Wien
  • Universität für Weiterbildung Krems
  • Universität Graz
  • Universität Klagenfurt
  • Universität Mozarteum Salzburg
  • Universität Salzburg
  • Universität Wien
  • Veterinärmedizinische Universität Wien
  • WU (Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien)

What should I do if I lose my semester ticket?

If you lose your semester ticket or it is stolen, you can have a duplicate issued at one of our information and ticket offices or at the Erdberg Customer Centre. To do so, you will need an official report of loss or theft. The fee for issuing a duplicate is €10. If you purchased your ticket from the Wiener Linien online ticket shop, you can reprint it free of charge.

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