There are 5 ways to get from Athens to Madrid 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.
Recommended option
Fly • 7h 18m
€40 - €240
4 alternative options
Train, bus via Timișoara • 39h
€280 - €433
Bus • 2 days 11h
€396 - €496
Train, bus • 2 days 13h
€175 - €228
Drive • 34h 43m
€450 - €700
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Spain from Greece
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Greece
Conditions of entry into Spain from Greece
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempted from providing a negative COVID-19 test
- Travellers with the Digital Green Certificate are exempt from the quarantine. Digital Green Certificate is proof that a person has been vaccinated against COVID-19, received a negative test result, or recovered from COVID-19
- Pre-arrival Health Control Form (FCS) required
- Specific entry restrictions may apply for travel to Spain: Canary Islands
- Health screen upon arrival
Show more details
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival
- Pre-arrival Health Control Form (FCS) required
- Specific entry restrictions may apply for travel to Spain: Canary Islands
- Health screen upon arrival
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival and 10 day mandatory self quarantine
- A negative result for COVID-19 is a condition to end the quarantine obligation earlier. It is tested in quarantine on day 7
- Entry is allowed for fully vaccinated travellers
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempted from providing a negative COVID-19 test
- Travellers with the Digital Green Certificate are exempt from the quarantine. Digital Green Certificate is proof that a person has been vaccinated against COVID-19, received a negative test result, or recovered from COVID-19
Show less
Rules to follow in Spain
1.5m
Mandatory
Considerations leaving from Greece
The official advice is to avoid non-essential international travel to high risk countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but conditions apply when entering Spain from Greece.
Explore options for future travelDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Nationwide control measures in place
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Madrid is 112.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Madrid is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Madrid is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 112.
No, but conditions apply when returning to Greece from Spain.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 23 Jun 2021
Exceptions may apply, for full details: European Union.
We're working around the clock to bring you the latest COVID-19 travel updates.
This information is compiled from official sources. To the best of our knowledge, it is correct as of the last update.
Visit Rome2rio travel advice for general help.
Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Athens to Madrid is to fly, which costs €40 - €240 and takes 7h 18m.
The quickest way to get from Athens to Madrid is to fly which costs €40 - €240 and takes 7h 18m.
No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Madrid via Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.
The distance between Athens and Madrid is 2369 km. The road distance is 3662.2 km.
The best way to get from Athens to Madrid without a car is to train and bus via Timișoara which takes 39h and costs €280 - €440.
It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Athens to Madrid, including transfers.
Athens to Madrid bus services, operated by Tourist Service Holding AD, depart from Athens station.
The best way to get from Athens to Madrid is to fly which takes 7h 18m and costs €40 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €390 - €500 and takes 2 days 11h.
The quickest flight from Athens Airport to Madrid Airport is the direct flight which takes 3h 50m.
Athens to Madrid bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Madrid station.
- Distance: 2369.5 km
- Duration: 7h 18m
What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Madrid, Spain?
Air Europa, Ryanair and 12 other airlines fly from Athens to Madrid hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Madrid via Sofia in around 2 days 11h.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Athens to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75 - €300
Flights from Athens to Madrid via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €320
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Athens to Madrid via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95 - €400
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Athens to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €26 - €220
Flights from Athens to Madrid via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95 - €400
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Athens to Madrid via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €320
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Athens to Madrid via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €350
Flights from Athens to Madrid via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €350
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Athens to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €150
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Athens to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €80 - €550
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Athens to Madrid via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €200 - €550
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Athens to Madrid via Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €55 - €210
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Athens to Madrid via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €550
- Website
- trainose.gr
Train from Athens to Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19 - €28
- Website
- Greek Railways (OSE)
- Book at
- Raileurope.com
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30 - €65
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Promo
- €30 - €40
- Promo+
- €37 - €40
- Flexible
- €50 - €65
- Phone
- +30-2310540970
- info@simeonidistours.gr
- Website
- simeonidistours.gr
Bus from Thessaloniki to Timişoara
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 36m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €50 - €80
- Schedules at
- simeonidistours.gr
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 902 42 22 42
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Timisoara to Zaragoza
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €180 - €260
- Website
- alsa.com
- Phone
- 02 981 13 33
- outgoing@tourist-service.com
- Website
- tourist-service.com
Bus from Athens to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €66
- Schedules at
- tourist-service.com
- Phone
- 02/989 0000
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Sofia to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 47h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €100 - €140
- Schedules at
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Thessaloniki station to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9 - €13
- Schedules at
- union-ivkoni.com
- Phone
- + 359/38/66 34 04
- georg_ltd@abv.bg
- Website
- georg-bg.com
Bus from Sofia to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 2 days 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €330 - €430
- Schedules at
- georg-bg.com
Bus from Thessaloniki to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Schedules at
- georg-bg.com
- Phone
- 0700 20 544
- Website
- ardatur.bg
Bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18 - €22
- Website
- Arda Tur
Want to know more about travelling around Spain
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
Getting around the Cyclades
Check out Rome2rio’s guide on ferry travel around the Greek islands
Read the travel guideTrain travel in Spain: A guide to Renfe
Top tips on how to best navigate the nation by train, from Alicante to Zaragoza
Read the travel guideWhat are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain?
A simple guide to the different trains, routes and facilities, so you can identify which service is right for you.
Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
Madrid is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 1:06 AM in Athens and 12:06 AM in Madrid.
Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Madrid is 3662 km. It takes approximately 34h 43m to drive from Athens to Madrid.
Air Europa, Ryanair, Aegean Airlines and seven other airlines offer flights from Athens Airport to Madrid Airport.
There are 1499+ hotels available in Madrid. Prices start at €75 per night.
The best way to get from Athens to Athens Airport is to subway which takes 42 min and costs €10.