Route guide

Athens → Salzburg

1394 km · Greece to Austria · Fastest: 4h by flight · Cheapest: €44+ by bus

How to travel from Athens to Salzburg

There are 4 ways to travel between Athens and Salzburg — compare duration, price and operators below.

🚄Train

€99–291

Duration: 11h 37m

via Hellenic Train, ÖBB (Railjet)

~20 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€44–118

Duration: 19h 54m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~39 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€91–287

Duration: 4h 21m

via Ryanair, easyJet, Aegean Airlines, Austrian Airlines

~217 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€167–307

Duration: 15h 29m

~237 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

Athens and Salzburg highlighted among the 50 European cities we cover. Map is schematic, not to scale.

Travel tips for this route

At 1394 km it's a longer journey — overnight stay strongly recommended.
Both train and flight options exist. Trains often beat flights door-to-door under 600 km once you count airport overhead.
This route crosses from Greece into Austria. Check passport/ID requirements with your operator before booking.
Long-distance coaches (FlixBus and similar) are typically 30–50% cheaper than train, but 2–3× slower.

Athens to Salzburg — every option in detail

Athens to Salzburg by train

Trains link Athens (Greece) and Salzburg (Austria) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 11h 37m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include Hellenic Train, ÖBB (Railjet).

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €99 to €291. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 20 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 217 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~197 kg on this distance.

Athens to Salzburg by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Athens and Salzburg with a typical journey of 19h 54m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €44 when booked in advance, rising to €118 for last-minute travel.

Most modern coaches offer Wi-Fi, USB charging and reclining seats. Overnight services exist on longer corridors and can save a hotel night.

Athens to Salzburg by flight

Flights between Athens and Salzburg take around 2h in the air, but plan on roughly 4h 21m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, Aegean Airlines, Austrian Airlines.

Typical fare range is €91–287. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 217 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Athens to Salzburg by car

The driving distance from Athens to Salzburg is approximately 1603 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 15h 29m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €167–307 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Greece–Austria border by car is straightforward within the Schengen Area; check current rules with the operator or border authority if either country is outside it.

Climate footprint: approximately 237 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Athens and Salzburg is approximately 1394 kilometres. Direct or connecting trains link the two cities through the European rail network. Both cities have international airports with regular flight service. Long-distance coaches offer a budget-friendly alternative on this route. Estimates below reflect typical operator schedules and fare ranges; book in advance for the best prices.

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