ORF, the Austrian national broadcaster has revealed today that it is joining forces with the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) and EventBus in order to bring about a GREEN Eurovision and thus will be offering Austrian visitors and Austrian Eurovision fans Combined Tickets to the  2015 Eurovision Song Contest shows including transport via train/bus and hotel accomodation.

Transport for Austrians: Combo tickets on offer!

The Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) and EventBus, a subsidiary of Blaguss, have joined forces and become partners for the2 2o15 Eurovision Song Contest in order to bring about a Green Eurovision, which will be ecologically friendly.  Austrians from throughout the country can secure themselves tickets for the Eurovision Song Contest shows including a round trip via train/bus (including hotel booking if required).

ÖBB Rail Tours will be offering  Combined Tickets to Austrian  Eurovision fans and visitors ensuring a comfortable and environmentally friendly travel to the big event and the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest experience. The ÖBB combination tickets will be available from 42 Euros onwards  per person, including a return trip by train and the ticket. You can purchase your OBB Rail Combined Ticket here.

There will also be numerous offers for all  the events including hotel stay. Trasport ride, overnight stay / breakfast and tickets will be available for Austrian fans and visitors. You can buy your COMBINED  Ticket with Hotel here.

EventBus will be offering Combo Tickets (bus ride/event ticket) to Austrian Eurvision fans and visitors enabling a safe and comfortable journey to Vienna for the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest  from 115 different departure points throughout Austria. The EventBus combined tickets will range from 42 Euros onwards per person( including outbound and return journey in a comfortable tour bus and a ticket to the event). You can purchase your EventBus Combined Ticket here.

Ticket Sales.

Eurovision fans will be able to purchase their Eurovision tickets until May, as the sales of tickets have been spread out in various installments leading up to the contest. More tickets will go on sale prior to the contest in May, after the final distribution of  space at the 2015 Eurovision venue Wiener Stadthalle including the Green Room, stage, camera positions etc. We remind you that tickets can only be purchased via official channels.

The third and last wave of tickets will go on sale on 27  February at 09:00 CET.  Eurovision fans will be happy to know that tickets for all 9 shows (3 Jury finals, 3 Family Shows and 3 main Shows) will go sale and will be up for the grabs! Ticket prices will range from 14 Euros onwards. You can find the price list here.

How to buy your ticket?

The seating plan at the Wiener Stadthalle.

Eurovision 2015- 9 live shows

Eurovision fans will be able to purchase tickets for a total of 9 shows ( 3 jury shows, 3 family shows and 3 main shows). The ticket sales will be spread out throughout several months leading up to the grand Eurovision week and there will be various price ranges to suit everyone’s budget.

Around 100,000 tickets will go on sale for a total of 9 shows:

• 18/05-  21.00 CET- Jury Show Semifinal 1
• 19/05-  15.00 CET -Family Show Semifinal 1
• 19/05-  21.00 CET- Semi-final 1
• 20/05- 21.00 CET- Jury Show Semifinal 2
• 21/o5-  15.00 CET- Family Show Semifinal 2
• 21/05-  21.00 CET- Semi-final 2
• 22/05-  21:00 CET -Jury Show Grand Final
• 23/05-  13:00 CET- Family Show Grand Final
• 23/05-  21:00 CET -Grand Final

The countdown to the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest has kicked off as thousands of Eurovision fans will be landing in the majestic Austrian capital next May, around 1700 accredited journalists and delegations from 39 countries. Preparations are already in full swing in Austria as ORF, the 2015 Eurovision host broadcaster is working round the clock in order to showcase an extraordinary and entertaining show.

Upcoming  Eurovision 2015 Events Schedule

• 27/02-  Eurovision 2015 Ticket Sales ( 3rd Wave)
• 13/03 – Austrian 2015 Eurovision national final
• 16-03 – Head of Delegations meeting Day 1
• 17/03 – Head of Delegations meeting Day 2
• 07/04 – Preparations kick off at Wiener Stadthalle (venue)
• 17/04 -Eurovision Accreditation application period concludes
• 11/05 –  Eurovision  2015 rehearsals begin
• 11-16/05 -Eurovision parties at various clubs (Eurovision 2015 Social Programme)
• 17/05 – Welcome Reception at the Wiener Rathaus (Vienna Town Hall)
• 17/05 – Opening of the 2015 Eurovillage at Rathausplatz
• 17/05 – Official opening of the 2015 Euroclub–  Ottakringer Brewery
• 19/05 -Eurovision Song Contest Semifinal 1
• 21/05 -Eurovision Song Contest Semifinal 2
• 23/05 – Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final
• 23/05 – Eurovision 2015 Grand Final After-party at Euroclub

The 2015 Eurovision Song Contest is scheduled to be held on 19, 21, and 23 May at the Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, Austria.

Stay tuned to ESCToday.com for the latest news on Austria and the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest.