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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Spain is to fly which costs €60 - €190 and takes 6h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Spain is to fly which takes 6h 3m and costs €75 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Spain?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Spain. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord via Elbasan and Tirana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 16m.

How far is it from Athens to Spain?

The distance between Athens and Spain is 1955 km. The road distance is 2976.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Spain without a car is to bus and train which takes 33h 35m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Athens to Spain, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Spain bus from?

Athens to Spain bus services, operated by Top Lines, depart from Athens station.

Bus or fly from Athens to Spain?

The best way to get from Athens to Spain is to fly which takes 6h 38m and costs €60 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus via Tirana, which costs and takes 41h 16m.

Where does the Athens to Spain bus arrive?

Athens to Spain bus services, operated by Top Lines, arrive at Elbasan station.

Can I drive from Athens to Spain?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Spain is 2977 km. It takes approximately 30h 35m to drive from Athens to Spain.

Where can I stay near Spain?

There are 5502+ hotels available in Spain.

Athens to Spain - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Athens to Spain by plane, bus, train, 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.

Fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
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1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane ATH - BCN
6h 38m
€64–184
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Athens to Elbasanbus
2. Take the bus from Elbasan to Tiranabus
3. Take the bus from Tirana to Montpellierbus
4. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Barcelona-Santstrain
33h 35m
Bus, train via Turin
1. Take the bus from Athens to Rrogozhinëbus
2. Take the bus from Rrogozhinë to Bari Portobus
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Torino Porta Susatrain
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
5. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
36h 3m
Drive 2,976.8 km
1. Drive from Athens to Barcelonacar 2,976.8 km
30h 35m
€536–775
Fly to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane ATH - MAD
6h 49m
€77–204
Fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane ATH - BIO
2. Take the bus from Airport Loiu Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastiánbus
8h 21m
€89–246
Fly to Son Sant Joan Airport
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI)plane ATH - PMI
6h 3m
€79–194
Fly to Málaga Airport
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane ATH - AGP
7h 8m
€71–201
Bus via Tirana
1. Take the bus from Athens to Elbasanbus
2. Take the bus from Elbasan to Tiranabus
3. Take the bus from Tirana to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
41h 16m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Barcelonabus
2d 3h
€178–218

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) flights

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4h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,955 km
Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Spain?

Vueling Airlines and Aegean Airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord via Elbasan and Tirana in around 41h 16m.

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