# Twin City Liner

Boat en Vienna

Fuente: https://www.geocalia.com/en/companies/twin-city-liner

A fast-catamaran line linking the centre of Vienna (Schwedenplatz) with Bratislava's old town along the Danube, in season and on special Advent departures.

## Who they are

Twin City Liner is the line of fast catamarans between Vienna and Bratislava, the two closest capitals in Europe. Behind it is the company Central Danube Region Marketing & Development GmbH, based on Handelskai in Vienna, which is owned in equal parts by Wien Holding, the City of Vienna's holding company, and the bank Raiffeisenlandesbank of Lower Austria and Vienna. The boat leaves from the Schwedenplatz landing stage, in the centre of Vienna, beside the Danube Canal, and arrives at the pier of Bratislava's old town, at the foot of the castle.

## How it works

The timetable is published by season on their website, in fourteen languages, and there is also a live timetable. Timetable prices do not include a fuel surcharge of €3 per ticket. Out of season there are special departures, such as the Advent ones to Bratislava's Christmas markets. As well as the scheduled service it charters its boats for private trips and has a quieter area on board, the Captain's Lounge.

On board they sell drinks, snacks and souvenirs, and there is satellite wifi. The boat has two wheelchair spaces, which must be requested in advance.

## Before boarding

Although Austria and Slovakia are in Schengen, the company requires all passengers to carry a valid passport or national ID card, children too, who must have their own document. Boarding begins 30 minutes before departure; have your ticket and document to hand.

Hand luggage up to 9 kg is included in the price; for larger suitcases, check beforehand. Bikes travel for €5 with prior notice, in a space of 12 places, and tandems, fat bikes and trailers are not accepted. Dogs pay €5 and must carry a European pet passport, muzzle and lead.

In some weeks of the year there are family promotions in which up to two under-17s travel free with an adult, and school groups of 15 or more pay half.

## Bookings, changes and cancellations

You book in their online shop, by phone or by email; from Slovakia, through their partner FLORA TOUR. The conditions are strict: if you cancel up to 48 hours before departure you pay 50% of the ticket, and after that, 100%. Up to 48 hours before you can change the date or time for €10 per person. The website is in English, German and Slovak, and the timetable can be downloaded in fourteen languages.

## What they run

- [By boat from Vienna to Bratislava along the Danube](https://www.geocalia.com/en/slovakia/bratislava/things-to-do/vienna-bratislava-boat), in Bratislava. Advent catamaran Vienna – Bratislava. Desde 28 € per person per trip. 1 h 15. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 27 November to 20 December 2026. Leaves Schwedenplatz at 10:30 and arrives at 11:45; return from Bratislava at 16:30, in Vienna at 18:00

Independent companies: you book with them, on their terms. Prices are as they publish them and may change.

## Practical details

- Phone: +43 1 904 88 80
- Email: booking@twincityliner.com
- Meeting point: Schwedenplatz landing stage, Schwedenplatz, 1010 Vienna
- Meeting point: Reichsbrücke ticket office, Handelskai 265, 1020 Vienna

## Contact

- Web: https://www.twincityliner.com/en/
- Coordenadas: 48.2115, 16.3779

## Preguntas frecuentes

### Where does it leave from in Vienna?
From the Schwedenplatz landing stage, in the centre.

### Do I need a passport?
Yes, a valid passport or national ID card for everyone, children included.

### Does it run in winter?
Only on special departures, such as the 2026 Advent ones, on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 27 November to 20 December.