KlimaTicket Ö
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In order to become more sustainable in our thoughts, actions and solutions, we also need to change our mobility behaviour. In order to support this change and at the same time gain scientific knowledge, TU Wien promotes climate-friendly and resource-conserving behaviour with the financial subsidy for the KlimaTicket Ö.
KlimaTicket Ö 2026
TU Wien will continue to promote the Ticket Ö in 2026 and will support its employees financially. The subsidy in brief:
- 2026: approximately 55% subsidy for TU Wien employees in scientific and general staff
- 100% subsidy for TU Wien apprentices
- All variants of the are subsidised: Ticket Ö Classic / Youth / Senior / Special as well as the respective family variants.
- Tickets valid from 2026 can be submitted until 10 January 2027.
- TU Wien climate ticket-subsidy can only be applied for via the corresponding tile in SAP Services. SAP Services automatically checks whether you meet the eligibility requirements.
- If the subsidy is rejected in SAP, there is no other way to obtain a refund – not even via third-party funding.
Be sure to read the FAQs below before purchasing the KlimaTicket Ö. This will ensure that you know all the eligibility criteria for your ticket.
FAQs
Basic
Which tickets are subsidized by TU Wien?
Only the KlimaTicket Ö with a term starting in 2026 and a one-off payment and a remaining term of at least six months at the time of application is eligible for funding.\ Tickets valid from 2026 can be submitted until 10 January 2027.\ Other tickets (e.g. Ticket Metropolregion, etc.) are not subsidized, nor is the KlimaTicket Ö for monthly payment.
Who is eligible for funding?
All persons, including civil servants, who have an ongoing employment relationship with TU Wien, provided that the employment relationship has a duration of at least six months at the time of application, is not on parental leave and the extent of employment is at least twelve hours per week.
Tutors can apply for funding as soon as they are employed at TU Wien for a subsequent 2nd semester at the time of application and the employment level is at least twelve hours in both semesters. Funding will only be granted after submission of the course registration.
How much is the funding?
In 2026, the subsidy is 55%. \ Apprentices will be reimbursed the full purchase price.
How long will the KlimatTicket Austria be subsidised?
Applications for tickets with a validity start date of 2026 can be submitted up to and including January 10, 2026; one week later, on January 17, 2026, all remaining applications from 2026 will be deleted from the system.
Regardless of when the application is submitted, the KlimaTicket Ö is valid for twelve months.
Important note! Please make sure you purchase your ticket in good time - as exceptions to the rule on applications are not possible.
Where do I apply for the subsidy?
The application is made via SAP-Services, tile “Finances”, item “KlimaTicket”.
What documents do I need to submit when applying?
- a copy of the invoice showing the value and duration of the ticket and the cardholder\ or
- a proof of payment together with a copy of the final KlimaTicket Ö (the provisional ticket is not sufficient!)
How can I convert my climate ticket to a one-off payment?
The eligibility of your ticket is linked to the one-off payment. Tickets paid for in monthly installments are not eligible.\ If you need to change your climate ticket to a one-off payment, we recommend that you cancel the existing ticket first and then purchase a new ticket via the website www.klimaticket.at. Please note that the cancellation, even for tickets purchased via Wiener Linien, must be made via the contact form at www.klimaticket.at (Link).
Questions about the employment relationship
What are the basic requirements for funding?
The employment relationship must last at least six months at the time of application and the employment must be for at least twelve hours per week. Furthermore, the KlimaTicket Ö must still be valid for at least six months at this time.
Tutors can apply for funding as soon as they are employed at TU Wien for a further, subsequent 2nd semester and the employment level is at least twelve hours. Funding will only be granted after the submission of the notification of attendance.
My employment relationship does not currently meet the requirements, but will be extended. Is an application possible?
No, only the values recorded in the SAP master data count. An application is only permitted if the requirements are met here. A possible extension at a later date that has not been recorded will not be taken into account.
I do not meet all the requirements, is a partial grant possible?
No, if the requirements are not fully met, funding is not possible.
Can employees on leave also receive a grant?
During parental leave (e.g. parental leave, educational leave, sabbatical, phased retirement) it is not possible to apply, but it is possible before parental leave begins or after it ends. However, an application is permitted during the employment ban due to pregnancy.
Is it possible to participate in the program as a freelancer/external lecturer/other employee/alumni?
No, only employees receive funding. An ongoing employment relationship with TU Wien with at least twelve hours/week is required.
My funding has been approved, I will go on maternity leave and/or maternity protection during the ticket period. What are the consequences for me?
The ticket remains valid, there is no need to reimburse a proportionate amount of the funding, nor are there any consequences in terms of taxes or social security.
My grant has been approved, now my employment is being terminated. Is there a distinction between employee or employer termination?
No, there is not. The KlimaTicket Ö is still valid. The subsidy does not have to be repaid, but a non-cash benefit is recognized for the period of validity after the end of the employment relationship (see FAQ: Financial matters / Taxes / Commuter allowance).
Questions about the KlimaTicket Ö
I already have a KlimaTicket Ö, can this be subsidized? / I do not yet have a KlimaTicket Ö, can the newly purchased one be subsidized?
As long as the start of validity is in 2026 and the other requirements are met, the ticket can be subsidized.
Do I have to be employed by TU Wien at the time of purchase?
No, this is not necessary. However, a non-cash benefit is recognized for the period of validity before the start of employment (see FAQ: Financial matters / Taxes / Commuter allowance).
Does the KlimaTicket Ö have to be paid as a one-off payment or is a monthly payment also permitted?
The KlimaTicket Ö must be purchased as a one-off payment. A monthly payment and the associated monthly subsidy is unfortunately not feasible due to the organizational and administrative effort involved.
Colleagues who have difficulties with the one-off payment receive support at klimaticket@tuwien.ac.at.
My KlimaTicket Ö is valid from outside 2026, can it still be funded?
No, only tickets with a validity start date of 2026 are eligible. The invoice date is irrelevant for the assessment.
Can I submit several applications within one year? For example, cancel my old, already subsidized ticket and have a newly purchased one subsidized again?
No, only one subsidy is possible within a calendar year. Once the application has been successfully submitted, the SAP Services tile is blocked by the system.
Financial matters / Taxes / Commuter allowance
Do I have to buy the KlimaTicket Ö first and only then will I get the money back?
Yes, the ticket must be purchased first. The subsidy application can then be submitted with the invoice/proof of payment in SAP Services (“Finance” tile, Climate Ticket item).
I have not yet received a refund (payment). Where can I see the current status of my application?
Open the “Outbox” tile in SAP Services and select the “Klimaticket” line. Here you will find the “Workflow log” at the top of the screen, which contains the current status of your request. If you require further assistance, our colleagues in SAP-Support and Kreditorenbuchhaltung will be happy to help you.
Are social security contributions or income tax due for the subsidy?
If the KlimaTicket Ö is regarded as a job ticket within the meaning of § 26 Z 5 EStG 1988 EstG 1988, neither social security contributions nor wage tax are payable. In this case, the subsidy also does not count as income from employment.
However, if the validity of the KlimaTicket Ö extends to periods outside the employment relationship at TU Wien, a taxable benefit in kind must be recognized.
What is a benefit in kind, when does it apply and what are its consequences?
A non-cash benefit increases the calculation basis for wage tax, and sometimes also for social security contributions. Depending on the personal situation, wage tax and social security contributions may therefore have to be paid.
If the KlimaTicket Ö is already valid before the start of employment, the benefit in kind is due in the first month of employment. If the validity of the ticket extends beyond the end of the employment relationship, the non-cash benefit is due in the last month. In any case, no remuneration in kind is due at the start of parental leave or maternity leave.
I cannot pay the invoice amount all at once. Is there a possibility of support from TU Wien?
Colleagues who are financially unable to make the one-off payment can contact klimaticket@tuwien.ac.at for support.
Does the funding affect my entitlement to commuter allowance and commuter euro?
The commuter allowance is reduced by the amount of the subsidy. For this purpose, the annual amounts are divided by twelve and the value of the lump sum calculated in this way is reduced by the monthly amount of the subsidy to a minimum value of zero. In any case, the commuter euro continues to be paid in full.
Example:
- commuter lump sum EUR 696.00/12 = EUR 58.00 per month
- subsidy EUR 707.58 (60% of EUR 1,179.30 KlimaTicket Ö classic)
- EUR 707.58/12 = EUR 58.97 per month
- EUR 58.00 - EUR 58.97 = -0.97
The commuter allowance is therefore reduced to EUR 0.00, as a negative value is not permitted.
How does the subsidy affect the travel allowance paid by TU Wien?
The following applies to contract staff and civil servants:
The travel allowance must be discontinued on the first day of the month following the start of validity of the climate ticket, or on the start of validity if this falls on the first day of the month. Please note that the “old” travel allowance may not be revived.
The following applies to employees covered by collective agreements:
The travel allowance is paid out in full, but a comparative calculation must be made. Here, the subsidy plus the travel allowance are compared with the cheapest comparable ticket for the route home – workplace – home. If the payments exceed the value of the comparative ticket, the excess amount must be subject to social security contributions (higher social security contributions are therefore due).
Third-party funding and apprenticeship top-up payments
Who bears the funding costs if employees are financed exclusively through third-party funded projects?
Here too, approx. 55% of the funding is paid from the global budget.
Can the remaining percentage of the KlimaTicket Ö be paid from third-party funds?
Yes, third-party funds can be used to pay exactly 100% of the ticket price. It is not possible to pay a different percentage of the costs.
After a successful application for a refund, can it be subsequently increased to 100%?
No, as soon as the refund has been completed, the application tile is blocked and a subsequent increase is no longer possible.
If the KlimaTicket Ö has already been reimbursed from third-party funds, is an internal transfer possible?
No, internal offsetting is not possible.
Can third-party funds be used to pay for tickets outside the KlimaTicket Ö initiative (e.g. Vienna Annual Pass)?
No, from 2025 the granting of job tickets will be limited to the variants of the KlimaTicket Ö.
How will apprentices be reimbursed the full purchase price?
Apprentices receive their own checkbox as part of the application process, which enables them to submit an uncomplicated application.
Contact addresses
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact the colleagues in the respective departments:
- for organizational questions, ambiguities in the interpretation of the requirements and reasons for exclusion, please contact klimaticket@tuwien.ac.at
- if you have problems with the SAP Services tile, please contact sap-support@tuwien.ac.at sap-support@tuwien.ac.at
- if you have any questions about the transfer status of your grant, please contact kreditorenbuchhaltung@tuwien.ac.at
- if you have any questions about tax, social security, commuter allowance and travel allowance, please contact personalverrechnung@tuwien.ac.at.
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