Klagenfurt's compact Altstadt walks in 15 minutes end to end. The STW city bus network covers the rest of the city, dog-friendly with simple rules. Direct ÖBB Railjet trains link Vienna (4h) and Salzburg (2h45). Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) is the closest international hub, 4 km from the centre with seasonal flights to Vienna, Frankfurt and Hamburg.
Klagenfurt Hauptbahnhof sits on the southern ÖBB Railjet line. Direct Railjet to Vienna (4h) and Salzburg (2h45), with onward connections to Innsbruck, Graz and Munich (via Salzburg).
💡 Book Railjet tickets via the ÖBB app, add the dog as Hund when booking to get the half-fare pet ticket.
Stadtwerke Klagenfurt operates 13 bus lines covering the city and the Wörthersee shore. No tram or metro; buses run on 15-to-30-minute headways. Line 10 serves the Strandbad and the lake parks.
💡 Tageskarte daily ticket (around 4.20 EUR for 1 adult + 1 dog) covers all STW buses for the day. Buy at the driver or via the STW app.
Small international airport 4 km north of the centre, with seasonal flights to Vienna, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Berlin and London. Pet-friendly handling, ten-minute taxi or bus 41 to the Hbf.
💡 Limited connections; for transatlantic and most European flights, an ÖBB Railjet to Vienna (4h) and a Vienna Airport (VIE) connection is more reliable and cheaper.