Travel

The pandemic has clearly shown that there is still no substitute for a personal gathering yet. Conferences are essential for academic exchange and progress, but, of course, have a significant impact on an individual’s carbon footprint as they involve mobility. When planning your trip to the MUM conference in Vienna, we highly encourage you to consider traveling by train or night train instead of taking a short-distance flight. You will notice that in many cases the duration of the entire trip hardly differs and the comfort is even higher. Contrary to their image, trains can also be a cost-effective way to travel, especially if you book your tickets in advance. By choosing to travel by train, you can help us make a difference for the environment, considerably improve the carbon footprint of the event, and set a positive example for more sustainable conferences. We understand, however, that to reach Vienna from outside the EU, long-distance flights cannot yet reasonably be replaced by train connections. You will find information regarding flights to Vienna International Airport (VIE) below.

Train and Night Train

Due to its central location in the heart of Europe, Vienna makes it easy to be reached by train from many different European countries. The capital of Austria is well-connected and offers you a convenient way to travel without the hassle of security checks, check-in, and endless waiting at the airport. Instead, you can use your time on board effectively by studying the conference program, preparing your slides, or simply enjoying the beautiful scenery of Austria passing by as you travel. Moreover, Austria offers an extensive network of night trains that are a convenient and fast way to travel. This allows you to sleep during the journey and arrive at your destination refreshed and ready to go.

You can easily travel to Vienna by Nightjet or EuroNight trains from the following European cities, as well as from others along the way:

More information can be found here: https://www.nightjet.com/en/reiseziele

From the main station you can get to the venue using the underground/subway. You can buy tickets for the public transportation online or at any ticket machine in train and underground stations.

How to Get to the Venue from the Main Train Station?

From Vienna Airport to City Center

You can get to the central train station directly from the airport by train. ÖBB railjets connect Vienna International Airport with Vienna Main station, with a typical journey time of 15 minutes. These trains operate at half-hour intervals. The S7 suburban train line runs from the airport to the city with a frequency of every half hour. This service has more stops and a longer journey time compared to other options. Vienna Airport Lines (VAL) offers bus services from the airport to various central locations in Vienna, running at regular intervals. The City Airport Train (CAT) provides a more premium service from Vienna Airport to the city center. You can find the airport map here, as well as a detailed guide for all the different transportation options here. You can buy tickets for the public transportation online or at any ticket machine in train and underground stations.

How to Get to the Venue from the Airport?

Important dates

Previous editions

• MUM 2022

  Lisbon, Portugal

• MUM 2021

  Leuven, Belgium

• MUM 2020

  Essen, Germany

• MUM 2019

  Pisa, Italy

• MUM 2018

  Cairo, Egypt

• MUM 2017

  Stuttgart, Germany

• MUM 2016

  Rovaniemi, Finland

• MUM 2015

  Linz, Austria

• MUM 2014

  Melbourne, Australia

• MUM 2013

  Luleå, Sweden

• MUM 2012

  Ulm, Germany

• MUM 2011

  Beijing, China

• MUM 2010

  Limassol, Cyprus

• MUM 2009

  Cambridge, UK

• MUM 2008

  Umeå, Sweden

• MUM 2007

  Oulu, Finland

• MUM 2006

  Stanford, USA

• MUM 2005

  Christchurch, New Zealand

• MUM 2004

  College Park, USA

• MUM 2003

  Norrköping, Sweden