How to travel from Athens to Vienna, Austria
The distance between Athens and Vienna is around 1,333km (828 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Athens to Vienna by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Vienna → Athens if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Athens (ATH) to Vienna (VIE).
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical cost€185($185)
+ 4 othersTrain and Bus
Take the train to Thessaloniki then take the bus to Bratislava and then to Vienna Schwechat Airport Bbf..
- Duration17h 55m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€105($105)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Athens and Vienna
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Athens to Vienna by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €77 ($77) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).
The distance between Athens and Vienna is around 1,333km (828 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,283km (797 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Athens and Vienna by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Athens to Vienna is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Athens and Vienna, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €77 ($77) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Athens and Vienna. We recommend that you fly from Athens (ATH) to Vienna (VIE). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Athens and Vienna. We recommend that you fly from Athens (ATH) to Vienna (VIE). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Athens and Vienna. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and arrive at Vienna (VIE). The flight takes around 2h 25m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Athens and Vienna with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 25m.
Ryanair, Aegean Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Pegasus Airlines and Air Serbia fly between Athens and Vienna. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and and arrive into Vienna (VIE). These flights usually take around 2h 25m.
The flight from Athens to Vienna typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and and arrive into Vienna (VIE).
The closest major airport to Vienna is Wien-Schwechat Airport (VIE) (VIE) which is approximately 17km (11 miles) from Vienna. Graz Airport (GRZ) (GRZ) and Linz Airport (LNZ) (LNZ) 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 Vienna. The distance is around 1,699km (1,056 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Athens to Vienna is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).
Compare travel optionsbetween Athens and Vienna
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 3h 25m | €185($185) | every 30 mins | 1,333km (828 miles) |
Train and Bus + 3 similar | 17h 55m | €105($105) | once a week | 1,813km (1,127 miles) |
| Train to Thessaloniki, bus | 23hrs | €100($100) | once a week | 1,828km (1,136 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 1 day 1h | €77($77) | once a week | 1,764km (1,096 miles) |
| Bus to Bratislava, Train | 1 day 4h | €100($100) | hourly | 1,766km (1,097 miles) |
Drive | 16h 20m | €355($355) | on demand | 1,699km (1,056 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Athens and Vienna
Bus companies
Simeonidis Tours
Korona Travel
Eurobus SK
Siamos Tours
Airlines
Aegean Airlines
Pegasus Airlines
Air Serbia
Train operators
Romanian Railways (CFR)
Airports near Vienna
The following major airports near Vienna offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Austria and internationally.
Wien-Schwechat Airport (VIE)
- Distance
- 17km (11 miles) from Vienna
Graz Airport (GRZ)
- Distance
- 152km (94 miles) from Vienna
Linz Airport (LNZ)
- Distance
- 161km (100 miles) from Vienna