Route guide

Vienna → Athens

1283 km · Austria to Greece · Fastest: 4h by flight · Cheapest: €41+ by bus

How to travel from Vienna to Athens

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

🚄Train

€92–271

Duration: 10h 41m

via ÖBB (Railjet), Hellenic Train

~18 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€41–110

Duration: 18h 19m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~36 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€86–274

Duration: 4h 13m

via Ryanair, easyJet, Austrian Airlines, Aegean Airlines

~200 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€154–282

Duration: 14h 15m

~218 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

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

Travel tips for this route

At 1283 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 Austria into Greece. 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.

Vienna to Athens — every option in detail

Vienna to Athens by train

Trains link Vienna (Austria) and Athens (Greece) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 10h 41m including one or two connections at major hubs.

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

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €92 to €271. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 18 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 200 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~182 kg on this distance.

Vienna to Athens by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Vienna and Athens with a typical journey of 18h 19m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €41 when booked in advance, rising to €110 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.

Vienna to Athens by flight

Flights between Vienna and Athens take around 2h in the air, but plan on roughly 4h 13m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

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

Typical fare range is €86–274. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 200 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Vienna to Athens by car

The driving distance from Vienna to Athens is approximately 1475 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 14h 15m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €154–282 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Austria–Greece 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 218 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Vienna and Athens is approximately 1283 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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