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How to get fromAthens to Madridby plane, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane ATH - MAD
    6h 55m
    €80–231

  2. Bus, train via Tirana

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Tiranabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tirana to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Santsbus bus
    3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain train Ave
    40h 47m

  3. Drive  3,523.7 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Madridcar car 3,523.7 km
    36h 35m
    €659–951

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Tiranabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tirana to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Santsbus bus
    3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain train Ave
    42h 3m

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Pristinabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pristina to Genevabus bus
    4. Take the train from Geneve to Avignon Tgvtrain train Tgv
    5. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain train
    43h 47m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Tiranabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tirana to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus bus
    2d 10h

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration4h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket€66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,421.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Madrid, Spain?

Iberia, Sky Express, and two other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Estación Sur de Autobuses via Tirana, Asllan Rusi, Terminal D, Tirana, and Barcelona - North Bus Station in around 2d 10h.

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