Hotel De France Wien is located at Schottenring 3 — on the Ringstrasse, in Vienna’s 1st district, between the Rathaus and the Vienna Stock Exchange. This five-star hotel is one of the city’s most long-standing addresses — founded in 1872, it has been a preferred choice for diplomats, business travellers and international guests for generations. Arriving here, the transfer experience is part of the first impression.
From Vienna Airport to Hotel De France Vienna – distance and travel time
Hotel De France Wien is situated in the 1st district, at Schottenring 3. The distance from Vienna-Schwechat Airport is approximately 20 kilometres. Under normal traffic conditions, the journey takes 20 to 25 minutes via the A4 motorway.
During peak hours — weekday mornings between 7:00 and 9:00 AM and afternoons between 4:00 and 6:00 PM — travel time may be slightly longer. Vienna Driver plans your pickup time based on your actual flight arrival, not the original schedule.
Fixed price from Vienna Airport to Hotel De France Vienna
| Vehicle | Capacity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan | up to 3 passengers, 2 suitcases | €39 |
| Estate | up to 4 passengers, 3 suitcases | €45 |
| Van | up to 7 passengers, 7 suitcases | €65 |
All prices include VAT, parking fees and the airport entry fee. No surcharge for traffic or flight delays. Full price overview on our rates page.
Arriving at Vienna Airport – how the transfer works
After landing, follow the signs to baggage claim. Your driver will be waiting in the arrivals hall with a name sign — no searching, no waiting outside. He monitors your flight number and adjusts automatically if your flight is delayed.
From Schwechat, you travel directly to Schottenring 3 — no transfers, no luggage through the busy streets of the 1st district. Hotel De France offers a valet parking service — Vienna Driver drops you at the entrance, the hotel takes care of the rest.
Departing from Hotel De France Vienna to the airport
For the return journey, allow at least 2 hours before departure for intra-European flights, 3 hours for international. Vienna Driver picks you up directly at the Schottenring entrance.
For early morning flights and late night departures, a pre-booked fixed-price transfer is the most reliable option — a driver outside the hotel at 4 AM, at a price confirmed the evening before.
Business travellers, conferences and corporate clients
Hotel De France has modern conference facilities for up to 150 guests and is an established venue for international meetings and corporate events. For guests with recurring transfer needs, we offer a dedicated corporate transfer service — with company invoicing and Meet & Greet at the gate.
Chauffeur service to Hotel De France Vienna
For guests who prefer a more formal reception, a chauffeur service with Meet & Greet at the gate is also available — discreet and punctual, from the moment you clear security.
Other hotels on the Ringstrasse and in the 1st district
Vienna Driver serves all hotels in Vienna at fixed prices. Other central properties: Hotel Imperial, Hilton Vienna Plaza, Ritz-Carlton Vienna, The Ring Hotel, Sofitel Vienna Stephansdom.
