Good news for everyone who wants to explore Carinthia by public transport: From 1 November 2026, the guest card mobility scheme will be significantly expanded. Holiday guests will be able to use almost the entire public transport network in Carinthia at no additional cost during their stay.
Whether you're planning a sightseeing tour of Klagenfurt, a day trip to Villach or a scenic journey through Carinthia's impressive mountain landscapes, the regional guest card will make getting around even easier. The card also serves as a ticket for numerous bus and train services.
Explore Carinthia with Your Guest Card
From 1 November 2026, the following public transport services will be included:
- Regional and city buses throughout Carinthia
- ÖBB and WESTbahn local and long-distance trains within Carinthia, including S-Bahn, REX, Railjet and EuroCity services
- S-Bahn connections extending as far as Lienz
- Selected on-demand buses and regional shuttle services
The guest card is issued by your accommodation provider and is valid from the time of issue on your arrival day until the end of public transport services on your departure day. No additional ticket is required for the included services.
Discover Carinthia – Stay at Our Youth and Family Hostels
The four youth and family hostels of the Austrian Youth Hostel Association in Carinthia are ideal starting points for an exciting and varied holiday:
- Klagenfurt: Wörthersee Pluscard
- Velden Cap Wörth: Wörthersee Pluscard
- Villach: Erlebnis CARD
- Heiligenblut: Hohe Tauern National Park Region Guest Card
With your valid regional guest card, you can conveniently reach numerous attractions and destinations throughout Carinthia by public transport.
New Overnight Stay Tax from November
From 1 November 2026, Carinthia's existing local and overnight accommodation taxes will be replaced by a uniform overnight stay tax of €4.50 per person liable for the tax and per night throughout the province. This includes an infrastructure and mobility contribution of €0.90. Statutory exemptions apply to children, young people and certain other groups.
Important: The free guest mobility scheme does not apply to school groups. Certain special transport services, bicycle transport and journeys to Carinthia from outside the province are also excluded. Additional charges may apply to some shuttle services.
With the expanded guest mobility scheme, exploring Carinthia without a car will become even more attractive – whether you're travelling as a family, a couple or an individual.
Further information about guest mobility in Carinthia: www.kaernten.at/autofrei/freiefahrt
