How to travel from Salzburg to Athens, Greece

The distance between Salzburg and Athens is around 1,640km (1,019 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Salzburg to Athens by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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🚀 Fastest
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Fly

Fly from Salzburg (SZG) to Athens (ATH).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time3h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €315($315)
Operated byEurowings+ 6 others

3 similiar routes

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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Athens.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
Operated by

Union Ivkoni

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Flughafen Wien then take the bus to Bratislava Autobusová stanica Nivy and then to Thessaloniki then take the train to Athens.

  • Duration20h 45m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Athens.

  • Duration18h 20m
  • Distance1,898km (1,180 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salzburg and Athens

There are several options for getting from Salzburg to Athens by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €80 ($80) and will take around 1 day 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €315 ($315).

The distance between Salzburg and Athens is around 1,640km (1,019 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,393km (866 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Salzburg and Athens by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salzburg to Athens is to fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €315 ($315).

The cheapest way to travel between Salzburg and Athens, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €80 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Salzburg and Athens. We recommend that you fly from Salzburg (SZG) to Athens (ATH). instead which will take 4h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Salzburg and Athens. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Salzburg and Athens with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 1 day 7h.

Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Salzburg and Athens. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 7h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Salzburg and Athens. Flights depart from Salzburg (SZG) and arrive at Athens (ATH) - via Kos (KGS). The flight takes around 3h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Salzburg to Athens. There is however a flight that goes via Kos (KGS). This services will take at least 4h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Salzburg to Athens typically takes around 3h 40m. Flights depart from Salzburg (SZG) and and arrive into Athens (ATH).

The closest major airport to Athens is Athens International Airport (ATH) (ATH) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Athens. Skiros Airport (SKU) (SKU) and Skiathos Airport (JSI) (JSI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Salzburg and Athens. The distance is around 1,898km (1,180 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salzburg to Athens is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €315 ($315).

How do I get from Salzburg to Athens

Compare travel optionsbetween Salzburg and Athens

Transport options from Salzburg to Athens
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
4h 30m
€315($315)
hourly2,021km (1,256 miles)
Train and Plane5h 20m
€240($240)
every 4 hours1,727km (1,073 miles)
Train to Flughafen Wien, Fly6h 5m
€230($230)
hourly1,640km (1,019 miles)
Train to Innsbruck Hbf, Fly6h 40m
€445($445)
hourly2,419km (1,503 miles)
Bus
1 day 7h
€80($80)
twice daily2,119km (1,317 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
20h 45m
€155($155)
once a week2,130km (1,323 miles)
Train to Flughafen Wien, bus1 day 6h
€160($160)
once a week2,143km (1,332 miles)
Drive
18h 20m
€400($400)
on demand1,898km (1,180 miles)

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Airports near Athens

The following major airports near Athens offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.

ATH
Athens International Airport (ATH)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Athens
SKU
Skiros Airport (SKU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Athens
JSI
Skiathos Airport (JSI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
134km (83 miles) from Athens