Vienna's public transit card is the Wiener Linien ticket.
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Vienna uses the Wiener Linien ticket. A 24, 48, or 72-hour ticket covers metro, tram, and bus with unlimited rides — excellent value for sightseeing-heavy visits.
You can buy it at metro station machines or tobacco shops (Trafik).
Usually yes — it's typically faster than buying paper tickets and often cheaper per ride, even for just a couple of days.
In some cities you can tap a contactless card or phone directly, though it's worth checking current signage or the transit authority's site, since not every system supports it yet.