How to Get to Schönbrunn Palace
By U4 metro from central Vienna, plus trams and buses — how to reach Schönbrunn Palace and when to arrive for your timed slot.
Schönbrunn sits in Vienna's 13th district, a short ride from the centre. The simplest route is the U-Bahn: take line U4 (green) to Schönbrunn station — about 10 to 15 minutes from Stephansplatz in the city centre — then follow the signs a few minutes' walk to the palace gates. The U4 runs frequently all day.
Trams, buses and the airport
Trams 10 and 60 and several bus lines also stop close to the palace, and there is paid parking nearby if you're driving, though public transport is far easier in Vienna. From the airport, take the City Airport Train or S-Bahn to the centre and change to the U4.
When to arrive
Aim to arrive 10–15 minutes before your reserved entry time so you can find the visitor entrance and be ready at your slot. The gardens, the Great Parterre and the Gloriette hill are free to enter, so it's well worth coming a little early or staying afterwards to explore the grounds.
Frequently asked
What is the nearest metro to Schönbrunn Palace?
Schönbrunn station on U-Bahn line U4 (green), about 10–15 minutes from Stephansplatz in central Vienna, then a short walk to the palace gates.
How early should I arrive for my time slot?
Aim to arrive 10–15 minutes before your reserved entry time, to find the visitor entrance and be ready at your slot. The free gardens are worth arriving early for.