How to travel from Vienna to Athens, Greece

The distance between Vienna and Athens is around 1,332km (828 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Vienna to Athens by plane, bus, train 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 Vienna (VIE) to Athens (ATH).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
Operated byRyanair+ 3 others
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Athens.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
Operated by

Union Ivkoni

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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration17h 50m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Athens.

  • Duration16h 25m
  • Distance1,704km (1,059 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vienna and Athens

There are several options for getting from Vienna to Athens by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €70 ($70) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).

The distance between Vienna and Athens is around 1,332km (828 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,283km (797 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Vienna and Athens by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vienna to Athens is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €175 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Vienna and Athens, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €70 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Vienna and Athens. We recommend that you fly from Vienna (VIE) to Athens (ATH). instead which will take 3h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Vienna and Athens. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Vienna and Athens with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 1 day 3h.

Union Ivkoni, RegioJet and Korona Travel run regular bus services between Vienna and Athens. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Vienna and Athens. Flights depart from Vienna (VIE) and arrive at Athens (ATH). The flight takes around 2h 10m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Vienna and Athens with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 10m.

Ryanair, Aegean Airlines, Austrian Airlines and Air Serbia fly between Vienna and Athens. Flights depart from Vienna (VIE) and and arrive into Athens (ATH). These flights usually take around 2h 10m.

The flight from Vienna to Athens typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Vienna (VIE) 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 Vienna and Athens. The distance is around 1,704km (1,059 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vienna to Athens is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

How do I get from Vienna to Athens

Compare travel optionsbetween Vienna and Athens

Transport options from Vienna to Athens
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 10m
€175($175)
hourly1,332km (828 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 3h
€70($70)
twice daily1,805km (1,122 miles)
Bus via Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Nivy1 day 4h
€100($100)
once a week1,836km (1,141 miles)
Bus and Train
17h 50m
€100($100)
once a week1,822km (1,132 miles)
Drive
16h 25m
€360($360)
on demand1,704km (1,059 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Vienna and Athens

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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