Especially in spring, many cyclists are interested in excursions with their "bikes". Within the Verkehrsverbund Ostregion it is possible to take bicycles with you on some routes. However, a surcharge may be required for this.

In the regional buses that operate on behalf of the VOR, bicycles are only allowed if they are equipped with so-called bicycle hitchhikers or bicycle trailers. With the bike hitchhikers in the Traisental and Ybbstal, passengers can take their bikes with them on a bike trailer for a surcharge of €2 (or €1 for bikes from under 15-year-olds). The regional bus line 369 to Kirchberg/Change even takes bikes for free on weekends and public holidays.

The situation is a little different with the Austrian Federal Railways, because in local trains (high-speed train, regional train and regional express), which are marked with a bicycle symbol, you can always take “bicycles” with you, subject to availability. Please note: there is a surcharge here as well.

Within Vienna, holders of the Wiener Linien annual ticket can take bicycles free of charge on ÖBB trains – but not with the climate ticket. Taking a bike on the regional bus is only possible in special bike hitchhikers or buses with bike trailers. Three regional bus lines, which run along the cycle paths in the Traisental, Ybbstal and to Kirchberg/Change, will be equipped with an additional trailer for up to 20 bicycles during the season. Cyclists can use these bus lines to transfer between stages or for the public outward and return journey. A place guarantee cannot be granted.

Excursion tips in Eastern Austria for cyclists

Below are some tips for cycling trips that can be made with arrival by public transport. Interested parties are nevertheless advised to call the Verkehrsverbund Ostregion and/or the operating train or bus company in good time in advance, so that they can take their bikes with them.

Ybbstal cycle path

The Ybbstalradweg, which leads from Ybbs to Lunz am See, offers a great experience in a picturesque natural landscape. The heart of the route between Waidhofen an der Ybbs and Lunz am See, on the former railway line of the Ybbstalbahn, is particularly suitable for families and pleasure cyclists. The "Radtramper" 656 runs along this route from May 1st to October 26th on weekends, public holidays and even daily during the summer holidays. In addition, the flexible Ybbstal bike taxi will also be operating again with its own tariff. Waidhofen itself can be reached every hour with the trains of the Rudolfsbahn (line R58), on weekends and public holidays individual trains run directly and without changing trains to and from St. Pölten or Vienna Westbahnhof.

Traisental cycle path

If you want to experience the Mostviertel Alps, you should not miss the Traisental cycle path. The entire route leads from Traismauer to Mariazell. The leisurely version is chosen by those who take the Mariazellerbahn from St. Pölten to Mariazell and almost constantly cycle downhill on the way back. The "Radtramper" 696 runs from May 1st to October 26th on weekends and public holidays, in the summer holidays even daily from St. Pölten to Kernhof and from Kernhof to St. Pölten. You can board the train (line R55) along the Traisentalbahn between Schrambach and St. Pölten every hour, but bicycle spaces are limited here. Line S40 also runs every hour between St. Pölten and Traismauer and on to Tulln and Vienna.

St. Corona at the change

Thanks to a bike trailer for route 369, mountain bike enthusiasts can cycle to the bike paradise in St. Corona am Wechsel in comparable car travel time. Bikes can be taken on the bus free of charge this year and from April 8th to November 1st on weekends and public holidays. Optimized transfers to the regional bus line from the railway in Aspang ensure a comfortable public journey. from Wr. Neustadt is Aspang with the train lines REX92 and R92 regularly with a change in Wr. to reach New Town. Highly recommended are the individual direct trains of line REX92 coming from Vienna, which run to Aspang on weekends and public holidays without changing trains.

Burgenland

Enchanting nature parks and river landscapes as well as impressive castles can be experienced along the southern Burgenland paradise route. The entire route is 260 kilometers long and leads from Friedberg to Fürstenfeld - but of course it can also be experienced in individual stages. If you want to take it easy, you will find numerous rental points for e-bikes on site. Along the way, wine growers and cozy taverns will spoil you with regional delicacies. For public transport from Vienna, the Aspangbahn (line REX92) via Wiener Neustadt to Friedberg is a good option. For individual connections, a change in Wr. Neustadt necessary. These are particularly recommended for a bike trip, as they have a large multi-purpose area with bicycle parking spaces.

Vienna

Two-wheel fans also get their money's worth in the federal capital. The Danube Island, which is around 21 kilometers long and was built between 1972 and 1988, is particularly popular. In addition to the U1, U2 and U6, the island can also be reached with all lines that run via the Vienna S-Bahn main line, as well as with the S45. The main route takes you from large parts of the eastern region (e.g. wine or thermal region) as well as within Vienna to the Danube comfortably and without having to change trains. On the subway, carriage is permitted on weekends and off-peak hours, and bicycles can only be boarded in designated areas, which are marked with a blue bicycle sticker on the outside of the door. For reasons of space, only folded bicycles can be transported on all buses and trams.