What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Madrid?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Madrid is to fly which costs €80 - €220 and takes 6h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Madrid?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Madrid is to fly which takes 6h 42m and costs €80 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Madrid?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Madrid, Avenida de América via Doganes, Tirana and Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from Athens to Madrid?

The distance between Athens and Madrid is 2423 km. The road distance is 3533.3 km.

How do I travel from Athens to Madrid without a car?

The best way to get from Athens to Madrid without a car is to train and bus via Barcelona which takes 40h 34m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Athens to Madrid?

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Athens to Madrid, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Madrid bus from?

Athens to Madrid bus services, operated by Metro Euro Tirane, depart from Athens station.

Bus or fly from Athens to Madrid?

The best way to get from Athens to Madrid is to fly which takes 6h 42m and costs €80 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2 days 1h.

Where does the Athens to Madrid bus arrive?

Athens to Madrid bus services, operated by Metro Euro Tirane, arrive at Tirana station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Madrid?

Madrid is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 8:16 PM in Athens and 7:16 PM in Madrid.

Can I drive from Athens to Madrid?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Madrid is 3533 km. It takes approximately 36h 12m to drive from Athens to Madrid.

Where can I stay near Madrid?

There are 6880+ hotels available in Madrid.

Athens to Madrid - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Athens to Madrid by plane, train, bus, car, busferry, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane ATH - MAD
6h 42m
€80–212
Train, bus via Barcelona
1. Take the train from Athens to Larissatrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Larisa to Tiranabus
3. Take the bus from Tirana to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Santsbus
4. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
40h 34m
Drive 3,533.3 km
1. Drive from Athens to Madridcar 3,533.3 km
36h 12m
€647–934
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Tiranabus
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
3. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus
2d 1h
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Athens to Fierbus
2. Take the busferry from Fier to Genova Piazza Principebusferry
3. Take the bus from Genoa to Madridbus
2d 9h
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Sofia to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus
2d 13h
€148–203
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Athens to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Madridcar
37h 37m
€696–999

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

33Weekly Planes

3h 50mAverage Duration

€64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,422.6 km
Duration: 6h 42m

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) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Madrid, Avenida de América via Tirana, Doganes, Pallati I Verdhe, Tirana, and Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord in around 2d 1h.

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