Timetable change 2024: Improved connections for Vorarlberg's public transport

Timetable change 2024: Improved connections for Vorarlberg's public transport

The traditional timetable change for buses and trains in Vorarlberg is planned for Sunday, December 15, 2024, which will bring a variety of innovations and improvements for passengers. Around 86,000 people in the region use public transport primarily for work and leisure trips. With the upcoming adjustments, the offering will be significantly expanded.

Especially in the lowlands, the transport offering on the 18 main lines will be massively expanded on Saturday. From now on, a half-hourly service applies here, so that buses can run up to every seven minutes on the main axes. Environmentally friendly transport options are also being improved, such as the extension of line 164 between Lustenau and Wolfurt every half hour. This line will also open up new residential areas and help make public transport more attractive.

Important changes for the Dornbirn city bus

The timetable for the Dornbirn city bus will also be adjusted, particularly to increase Saturday traffic. In the future, line 201 will run every 15 minutes, while line 211, which previously only ran on weekdays, now also connects the Erlosen residential area on Saturdays. Mayor Andrea Kaufmann emphasizes that this will further encourage bus use as more and more people use Saturday for shopping.

Another highlight is the introduction of cashless ticket sales on the bus. From December 11, 2024, passengers on the Arlberg can conveniently purchase tickets using their cell phone, smartwatch or bank card using special terminals. This simplifies purchases and encourages the use of public transport.

Extensions in the train connection

Train connections are also undergoing significant changes. The S1 line from Bludenz to Lindau will have an additional departure at 5:19 a.m., giving commuters better access to long-distance transport towards Vienna. There are also additional evening connections on the Montafonerbahn S4, which extend the half-hourly service until late in the evening. On the three-country line S7, all trips to Lindau Island will be extended, and WESTbahn will introduce new connections between Vorarlberg and Vienna.

In addition, the bus service in the Bregenzerwald region will be expanded to a half-hourly service from Monday to Friday all year round, and the night bus routes will also receive new trips in order to better meet the needs of the population. These changes not only offer passengers more flexibility, but also the opportunity to make public transport more attractive in order to increase usage.

The entire concept for improving local transport is part of an ongoing process to make mobility in Vorarlberg more efficient and comfortable. More details on this important topic can be found in a detailed report on www.meinkreis.at.