Rome2Rio

How to get fromVienna to Central Athensby plane, train, bus, or car

Find Transport to Central Athens

See all options

There are 6 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.

  1. Fly from Vienna International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane VIE - ATH
    5h 24m
    €73–194

  2. Train to Bratislava Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Wien Simmering to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain train
    2. Fly from Bratislava Airport (BTS) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane BTS - ATH
    7h 24m
    €63–201

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain train Ec
    2. Take the bus from Budapest to Thessaloníkibus bus
    3. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain train Ic
    22h 56m
    €104–220

  4. Drive  1,623.7 km

    1. Drive from Vienna to Central Athenscar car 1,623.7 km
    17h 56m
    €305–441

  5. Bus via Budapest

    1. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus bus 902 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Budapest Hotel Platanus to Athensbus bus
    28h 52m
    €112–192

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislavabus bus 901
    2. Take the bus from Bratislava to Athensbus bus
    29h 45m
    €136–148

Vienna to Central Athens by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration28h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket€112Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Vienna to Central Athens.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,332 km
  • Duration: 5h 24m

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 28h 52m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Greece

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There