What is the cheapest way to get from Vienna to Athens?

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Athens is to bus via Budapest which costs €75 - €110 and takes 30h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vienna to Athens?

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Athens is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs €55 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna to Athens. However, there are services departing from Wien Morzinplatz and arriving at Athens via Vienna International Airport and Bratislava. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 24m.

How far is it from Vienna to Athens?

The distance between Vienna and Athens is 1334 km. The road distance is 1623.2 km.

How do I travel from Vienna to Athens without a car?

The best way to get from Vienna to Athens without a car is to train and bus via Skopje which takes 24h 37m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Vienna to Athens?

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Vienna to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Athens bus from?

Vienna to Athens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna International Airport station.

Bus or fly from Vienna to Athens?

The best way to get from Vienna to Athens is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs €55 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €150 and takes 29h 24m.

Where does the Vienna to Athens bus arrive?

Vienna to Athens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bratislava station.

What is the time difference between Vienna and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Vienna. It is currently 4:10 PM in Vienna and 5:10 PM in Athens.

Can I drive from Vienna to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Athens is 1623 km. It takes approximately 17h 57m to drive from Vienna to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12346+ hotels available in Athens.

Vienna to Athens - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Vienna to Athens by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Vienna International Airport
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane VIE - ATH
5h 30m
€59–206
Train to Bratislava Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Wien Aspern Nord to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain
2. Fly from Bratislava Airport (BTS) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane BTS - ATH
6h 47m
€51–205
Train, bus via Skopje
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to St Pölten Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
2. Take the bus from Sankt Pölten to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
3. Take the train from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Gevgelijatrain 631 / ...
4. Take the bus from Gevgelija to Thessaloníkibus
5. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
24h 37m
Drive 1,623.2 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Athenscar 1,623.2 km
17h 57m
€289–418
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain Ec
2. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Athensbus
27h 48m
€104–156
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislavabus 901
2. Take the bus from Bratislava to Athensbus
29h 24m
€128–142
Bus via Budapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus 902 / ...
2. Take the bus from Budapest Hotel Platanus to Athensbus
30h 32m
€79–106

Vienna to Athens by subway, train, tram, and bus

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27h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,333.8 km
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Athens, Greece?

Ryanair, Aegean Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wien Morzinplatz to Athens via Vienna International Airport, Bratislava, and Bratislava in around 29h 24m.

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