RUFbus Semmering-Rax

Stress-free travel for hotel and accommodation guests to and from train stations, accommodation, hiking trails, cultural events, and other tourist destinations.

Take a trip into nature of the Semmering-Rax region in car-free comfort. No traffic jams, no searching for a car park– the holiday starts here on arrival. The RUFbus and our Winter Shuttle serves as a tourist mobility solution in the Semmering-Rax region. Our share-taxis can be booked in advance to bring you to your destination and helps you enjoy a car-free holiday.

The RUFbus Semmering-Rax is available for all guests in the region to travel with us between any of the over 130 stops in and around the towns Schwarzau/Gebirge, Reichenau/Rax, Payerbach, Gloggnitz, Schottwien, Semmering and Breitenstein. Perfect for the beginning or end of hiking paths, to train stations, cultural events, daily errands, and your accommodation. A map including all stops can be found here. Booking is required in advance:

Trips can be booked between 8:30 – 18:00. For skiing trips we can recommend our Winter Shuttle service, which brings guests to and from the cable cars to participating hotels; please ask your hotel reception for details.

How can I book a trip?

Bookings must be made in advance. The earlier you book the more likely we will be able to pick you up at the desired time. Bookings can be made via:

• The Postbus Shuttle-App (Free to download)
• Our Hotline on +43 660 900 88 22 (daily from 9:00 - 16:00 Uhr)

For short trips under 10 km, please book at least 1 h in advance; for longer trips over 10 km, you must book at least 24 h in advance. Please note that pick-up times are understood as a timeframe of 10–20 minutes.

In order to minimise our environmental impact in the region, when convenient we bundle trips together; we are thankful for your understanding! We also note that booking times and service availability are dependent on demand and road conditions; we cannot guarantee bookings in times of high demand.

How much is a ticket?

There are benefits for hotel guest with the MobilityCard⁺ (MobilitätsCard⁺). The ride from and to the nearest train station is free, as well as rides under 7,5 km. For rides over 7,5 km you have to pay 50% of the price, you can see below at the table. You can use this card for the duration of your stay. You will receive this card when you check into your accommodation; please show it to the driver. 

Other guests can book the RUFbus with the following prices:

Please also note other forms of public transport in the region which are also available, for example the bus line 341 (including a stop at the Rax cable car);  line 342 (Preiner Gschaid); and line 343 (Maria Schutz and Semmering). Please see THIS WEBSITE for details and timetables.