How to travel from Athens to Salzburg, Austria

The distance between Athens and Salzburg is around 1,640km (1,019 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 25m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Athens to Salzburg 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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Fly

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

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time3h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €315($315)
Operated by

Aegean Airlines

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3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Sofia Central Bus Station and then to Salzburg Lastenstrasse.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
Operated by

Union Ivkoni

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Thessaloniki then take the bus to Bratislava and then to Vienna Schwechat Airport Bbf. then take the train to Salzburg Hbf.

  • Duration20h 55m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Salzburg.

  • Duration18h 20m
  • Distance1,894km (1,177 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Athens and Salzburg

There are several options for getting from Athens to Salzburg by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €85 ($85) and will take around 1 day 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €315 ($315).

The distance between Athens and Salzburg 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 25m to get from Athens and Salzburg by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Athens to Salzburg is to fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €315 ($315).

The cheapest way to travel between Athens and Salzburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €85 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Athens and Salzburg. We recommend that you fly from Athens (ATH) to Salzburg (SZG). instead which will take 4h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Athens and Salzburg. It typically takes around 1 day 12h and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Athens to Salzburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sofia Central Bus Station. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 1 day 12h.

Union Ivkoni, Valeross, Citylines, Georg and Yubim run regular bus services between Athens and Salzburg. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 1 day 12h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Athens and Salzburg. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and arrive at Salzburg (SZG) - via Heraklion (HER). The flight takes around 3h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Athens to Salzburg. There is however a flight that goes via Heraklion (HER). This services will take at least 4h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Athens to Salzburg typically takes around 3h 35m. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and and arrive into Salzburg (SZG).

The closest major airport to Salzburg is Salzburg Airport (SZG) (SZG) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Salzburg. Linz Airport (LNZ) (LNZ) and Innsbruck Airport (INN) (INN) 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 Athens and Salzburg. The distance is around 1,894km (1,177 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 Athens to Salzburg is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €315 ($315).

How do I get from Athens to Salzburg

Compare travel optionsbetween Athens and Salzburg

Transport options from Athens to Salzburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
4h 25m
€315($315)
every 30 mins2,057km (1,278 miles)
Plane and Train5h 15m
€240($240)
every 3 hours1,727km (1,073 miles)
Fly to Innsbruck (INN), Train6hrs
€495($495)
every 2 hours1,912km (1,188 miles)
Fly to Vienna (VIE), Train6h 20m
€230($230)
hourly1,640km (1,019 miles)
Bus
1 day 12h
€85($85)
4 times a day2,186km (1,358 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
20h 55m
€155($155)
once a week2,121km (1,318 miles)
Train to Thessaloniki, bus1 day 1h
€115($115)
once a week2,145km (1,333 miles)
Bus and Train1 day 6h
€115($115)
every 3 hours2,075km (1,289 miles)
Drive
18h 20m
€395($400)
on demand1,894km (1,177 miles)

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Airports near Salzburg

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

SZG
Salzburg Airport (SZG)
International Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Salzburg
LNZ
Linz Airport (LNZ)
International Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Salzburg
INN
Innsbruck Airport (INN)
International Airport
Distance
141km (87 miles) from Salzburg