How to get to Schönbrunn Palace
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Where is Schönbrunn Palace?
Schönbrunn Palace is located in Vienna’s 13th district (Hietzing), a peaceful residential area southwest of the historic city center. Despite being slightly outside the Ringstrasse, it is extremely well connected to the rest of the city through Vienna’s excellent public transport network.
Schönbrunn Palace address: Schönbrunner Schloßstraße 47, 1130 Vienna, Austria.
Schönbrunn Palace location: Just 6 km from St. Stephen’s Cathedral, it can be reached in about 15–20 minutes by metro or tram.
The palace complex covers over 300 hectares, so knowing where to enter is important to plan your route efficiently.
Where is the Schönbrunn Palace Entrance?
The main entrance to Schönbrunn Palace is at Schönbrunner Schloßstraße, directly accessible from the metro station Schönbrunn (U4). This is where most visitors enter, and you’ll find ticket counters, security checks, and the starting point of guided tours.
Other entrances exist around the gardens:
Hietzinger Tor (Hietzinger Gate): convenient if you are arriving from the western side of the gardens.
Meidlinger Tor (Meidling Gate): another secondary access point, often used by locals entering the park.
If you already have your ticket purchased online, you can head directly to the palace entrance without waiting at the counters.
Schönbrunn Palace Directions
There are multiple ways to reach Schönbrunn Palace from Vienna, depending on where you are staying in the city. The palace is only a short distance from the historic center, making it easy to visit by metro, tram, bus, train or even by car.
How to get to Schönbrunn Palace by metro
The U-Bahn is the fastest and most efficient way to get to Schönbrunn.
Take line U4 (green line) and get off at Schönbrunn station.
From there, it’s about a 10-minute walk through Schönbrunner Schloßstraße to the main gate.
👉 Travel tip: If you are staying near Karlsplatz, Stadtpark, or Schwedenplatz, the U4 metro line connects directly without the need to change lines.
How to get to Schönbrunn Palace by tram
Vienna’s trams are an iconic way to travel and offer a scenic ride through the city.
Tram lines 10 and 60 both stop at Schloss Schönbrunn, right in front of the main entrance.
This is a good alternative if you are staying outside the city center or prefer to see the city above ground instead of using the metro.
How to get to Schönbrunn Palace by bus
Several bus routes stop near Schönbrunn Palace.
The most useful for visitors is bus line 10A, which connects Schönbrunn with western districts and other metro stations.
Buses are slightly slower than the metro but can be more convenient if your accommodation is not close to the U4 line.
How to get to Schönbrunn Palace by car
If you prefer driving, you can reach Schönbrunn Palace in about 15–20 minutes from central Vienna, depending on traffic.
There is a paid parking lot near the main entrance.
Parking spaces are limited, particularly during weekends and the summer season, so it is highly advisable to arrive early.
Electric car charging stations are also available near the parking areas.
How to get to Schönbrunn Palace by train
Although the metro is the most direct choice, you can also reach Schönbrunn by train:
Wien Penzing Station → located about 10 minutes on foot from the Hietzinger Tor entrance. This is the closest railway station to Schönbrunn.
Wien Meidling Station → a major hub with regional and long-distance connections. From here, transfer to metro line U6 and then to line U4 to reach Schönbrunn station.
S-Bahn Connections → Suburban trains like the S45 and S50 also stop near Schönbrunn, allowing easy access to the palace area.
Taking the train can be convenient if you are arriving from outside Vienna, as it links directly with the city’s metro and tram networks.
FAQs about how to get to Schönbrunn Palace
Schönbrunner Schloßstraße 47, 1130 Wien, Austria.
The closest is Schönbrunn (U4 line), just a 5–10 minute walk.
Yes, at the APCOA car park near the main entrance, subject to fees.
Yes, the nearest station is Wien Penzing, just 10 minutes walking. Wien Meidling is also a good option with metro connections.
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