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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Central Athens is to train and fly which costs €55 - €200 and takes 6h 44m.

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 23m and costs €70 - €180.

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 29h 6m.

How far is it from Vienna to Central Athens?

The distance between Vienna and Central Athens is 1331 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 Thessaloníki which takes 22h 41m and costs €100 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m 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 23m and costs €70 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €190 and takes 29h 6m.

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 13479+ hotels available in Central Athens.

Vienna to Central Athens - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Vienna to Central Athens by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly from Vienna International Airport
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane VIE - ATH
5h 23m
€74–175
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 44m
€57–193
Train, bus via Thessaloníki
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain Ec
2. Take the bus from Budapest to Thessaloníkibus
3. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
22h 41m
€106–232
Drive 1,623.7 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Central Athenscar 1,623.7 km
17h 58m
€297–429
Bus
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
29h 6m
€109–190
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wien Simmering to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain Re
2. Take the bus from Bratislava to Athensbus
29h 41m
€137–148

Vienna to Central Athens by bus and foot

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Distance: 1,331.3 km
Duration: 5h 23m

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) every 4 hours. 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 29h 6m.

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