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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Central Athens is to fly which costs €55 - €210 and takes 5h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Central Athens is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs €55 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Central Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna station to Central Athens. However, there are services departing from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz and arriving at Athens via Budapest Hotel Platanus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 51m.

How far is it from Vienna to Central Athens?

The distance between Vienna and Central Athens is 1332 km. The road distance is 1623.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Central Athens without a car is to train and bus via Skopje which takes 24h 26m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Vienna to Central Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Central Athens bus from?

Vienna to Central Athens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz.

Bus or fly from Vienna to Central Athens?

The best way to get from Vienna to Central Athens is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs €55 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus via Budapest, which costs €75 - €120 and takes 28h 51m.

Where does the Vienna to Central Athens bus arrive?

Vienna to Central Athens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Central Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Central Athens is 1624 km. It takes approximately 17h 58m to drive from Vienna to Central Athens.

Where can I stay near Central Athens?

There are 12271+ hotels available in Central Athens.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Vienna to Central 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 19m
€58–204
Train to Bratislava Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain
2. Fly from Bratislava Airport (BTS) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane BTS - ATH
6h 19m
€50–227
Train, bus via Skopje
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to St.Poelten Hbftrain Rjx / ...
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 26m
Drive 1,623.7 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Central Athenscar 1,623.7 km
17h 58m
€289–417
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 1m
€103–150
Bus via Budapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus 902 / ...
2. Take the bus from Budapest Hotel Platanus to Athensbus
28h 51m
€77–113
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislavabus 901
2. Take the bus from Bratislava to Athensbus
29h 41m
€130–143

Vienna to Central Athens by bus and foot

1Weekly Services

28h 51mAverage Duration

€77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,331.8 km
Duration: 5h 19m

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

Ryanair, Sky Express, 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 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Athens via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and Budapest Hotel Platanus in around 28h 51m.

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