# Austria public transport affordability trends

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/austria-public-transport-affordability-trends
> Updated: 2026-09-16T03:00:00.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Austria has experienced a decline in its public transport affordability ranking according to Greenpeace. After holding a top-three position in 2023, the country fell to fourth place among 30 European nations and capitals.

This decline is linked to significant price hikes, including a 27.9 percent increase for the Austrian Klimaticket and a 26 percent increase for Wiener Linien services in Vienna. Expert Marc Dengler noted that while the federal government utilized a fuel price brake during the energy crisis, no comparable measure was applied to public transit costs.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-16: Austria drops in public transport affordability ranking

Austria fell to fourth in Greenpeace’s public transport affordability ranking due to significant price hikes for the Klimaticket and Vienna's transit services.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/austria-drops-in-public-transport-affordability-ranking

### 2026-08-25: Upper Austria offers free public transport for families in September

Families with an Upper Austria Family Card can travel for free on regional buses and trains on four specific days in September, with 1,500 free tickets available per day.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/upper-austria-offers-free-public-transport-for-families-in-september

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