How to get to Athens from Vienna

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Compare for Vienna to Athens

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Athens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £114 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 31m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £114, while a flight costs an average of £440.

Distance: 1283 km

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£440

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£114

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£358

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6h 31m

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4h 31m

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31h 33m

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31h 3m

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17h 55m

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The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Athens is a coach with an average price of £114.

This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Athens:

A coach is £326 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Athens costing on average £440.

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Athens is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 31m.

Other travel options to Athens take longer:

Coach takes on average 31h 33m.

Yes, you can take a between Vienna and Athens.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 13h 24m sooner (4h 31m by flight vs 17h 55m by car). Tickets start at around £440 compared to roughly £358 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Vienna to Athens

How to get to Athens from Vienna by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Vienna to Athens is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • RyanairFR 699
    6:252h10
    Vienna International Airport
    9:35Athens International Airport
    £421One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • RyanairFR 699
    6:252h10
    Vienna International Airport
    9:35Athens International Airport
    £421One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • sky expressGQ841
    12:352h00
    Vienna International Airport
    15:35Athens International Airport
    £761One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • Aegean AirlinesA3861
    11:402h05
    Vienna International Airport
    14:45Athens International Airport
    £1341One-way
    0 changes
  • Austrian AirlinesOS805
    20:352h05
    Vienna International Airport
    23:40Athens International Airport
    £1851One-way
    0 changes
  • Austrian AirlinesOS801
    9:352h10
    Vienna International Airport
    12:45Athens International Airport
    £1851One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Vienna to Athens

Travel to Athens easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Vienna to Athens.

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You can travel between Vienna and Athens by .
The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Athens is a coach with an average price of £114.

This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Athens:

A coach is £326 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Athens costing on average £440.

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Athens is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 31m.

Other travel options to Athens take longer:

Coach takes on average 31h 33m.

The Vienna to Athens distance is approximately 1283 km.
The average frequency per day from Vienna to Athens is:
  • Around 76 flights per day.
  • Around 2 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Athens as scheduled services by can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Vienna to Athens:
  • Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Athens International Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz and arrive in Athens, Lagoumitzi / Ilia Iliou (Αθήνα, Λαγουμιτζή / Ηλία Ηλιού).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Vienna to Athens, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, Aegean Airlines, Air Serbia, Malta Air, Swiss, Lufthansa, Pegasus, Buzz, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Indigo Airlines, scoot, Brussels Airlines, Qatar Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Croatia Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Egypt Air, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, Eurowings, Transavia France, Air France, KLM, Vueling, Smartwings, ITA, TAP Portugal to go to Athens by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Athens by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Vienna to Athens:
  • 6 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, Aegean Airlines, Malta Air, Buzz.
Omio customers who travel from Vienna to Athens often also extend their vacation to go to Santorini (Island), Mykonos, Thessaloniki, Istanbul, Rome. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Athens and these popular destinations at a great price.
To travel from Vienna to Athens, you can take a .
In Athens, you can enjoy panoramic views of the city from Mount Lycabettus, explore the vibrant Monastiraki Flea Market for antiques and souvenirs, and visit the Panathenaic Stadium, the world's only stadium made entirely of marble. Take a peaceful stroll through the National Garden of Athens, experience a traditional Greek performance at the ancient Odeon of Herodes Atticus, and explore the Acropolis of Athens with its iconic Parthenon. Learn about ancient Greek civilisation at the Acropolis Museum, discover the historic Ancient Agora of Athens, and visit the National Archaeological Museum. Don't miss the charming Plaka neighbourhood with its neoclassical architecture and vibrant local shops.
A visit of 3 to 4 days in Athens is typically sufficient to explore major attractions like the Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Plaka district, and the National Archaeological Museum, while also allowing some time to enjoy local cuisine and culture.

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