Route guide

Athens → Vienna

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

How to travel from Athens to Vienna

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

🚄Train

€92–271

Duration: 10h 41m

via Hellenic Train, ÖBB (Railjet)

~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, Aegean Airlines, Austrian Airlines

~200 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€154–282

Duration: 14h 15m

~218 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

Athens and Vienna 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 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 Vienna — every option in detail

Athens to Vienna by train

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

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

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.

Athens to Vienna by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Athens and Vienna 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.

Athens to Vienna by flight

Flights between Athens and Vienna 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, Aegean Airlines, Austrian 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.

Athens to Vienna by car

The driving distance from Athens to Vienna 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 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 218 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Athens and Vienna 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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