Practicalities

As a central hub in Europe, Vienna is very well connected and easily accessible by various means of transportation. For travel options by plane, train, public transport, bicycle, Green Taxi, and electric car-sharing, visit:

Travel by train to the conference in a sustainable way – with the ÖBB Congress Account

Sustainability is an important priority for us as conference organizers. Therefore, we would like to offer you an environmentally friendly and comfortable travel option. With the ÖBB Congress Account, you can travel to the conference by train at reduced fares and book your journey easily and independently.

Discounted fares
With the ÖBB Congress Account you receive:

• 22% discount on the ÖBB standard fare
• 10% discount on international standard fares
• Special fares for the ÖBB Nightjet

Comfortable travel
Enjoy a relaxed and comfortable journey on modern trains such as the Railjet. Use the travel time to work, prepare, or simply relax. In First Class and Railjet Business Class, at-seat service is also available.

Easy booking and payment
You can book your journey online and pay directly via the congress account. Payment is possible by credit card, bank transfer, or PayPal.

Travel sustainably
Travelling by train is one of the most environmentally friendly ways to reach the conference. All journeys booked via the congress account are evaluated collectively, allowing the total CO₂ savings to be calculated transparently.

Please note the following information regarding booking via the ÖBB Congress Account:

Click on this link and enter the TAN code (XBEBFZ) there. You will then be able to register as a new customer using your e-mail address and book your journey to the ICBS 2026 in a relaxed manner. Please note that each person has to create a new ÖBB account specifically for this congress. It is not possible to use an existing ÖBB account as each e-mail address can only be used once in the ÖBB booking system. Registering entitles you to a 22% congress discount on the ÖBB standard fare, 10% off the international standard fare, and a special price for the ÖBB Nightjet when making your booking. Your customer account for the congress will be automatically deleted after the event and therefore after your return journey.

Connecting people – with the Lufthansa Group airlines

You can benefit from the cooperation with the Lufthansa Group airlines (Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa and SWISS) and optimize your travel costs. The extensive route network with around 310 destinations worldwide, as well as additional destinations by Air Canada and United Airlines on North Atlantic routes, is available to you.
Click on the LINK and the discounted rates will be displayed.
Lufthansa Group Meetings & Events offers flexibility to you. The discounted rates are valid up to one week before and one week after the event.
The Lufthansa Group airlines look forward to welcoming you on board!