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

The cheapest way to get from Barajas to Athens is to fly which costs €80 - €230 and takes 6h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barajas to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 33m and costs €80 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Barajas and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Barajas to Athens. However, there are services departing from Avenida De Logroño - Algemesí and arriving at Athens via Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid), Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and Tirana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 9h.

How far is it from Barajas to Athens?

The distance between Barajas and Athens is 2415 km. The road distance is 3523.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Barajas to Athens without a car is to bus and train which takes 47h 26m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Barajas to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barajas to Athens bus from?

Barajas to Athens bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) station.

Bus or fly from Barajas to Athens?

The best way to get from Barajas to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 33m and costs €80 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus via Zaragoza, which costs and takes 47h 37m.

Where does the Barajas to Athens bus arrive?

Barajas to Athens bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.

What is the time difference between Barajas and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Barajas. It is currently 7:33 AM in Barajas and 8:33 AM in Athens.

Can I drive from Barajas to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Barajas to Athens is 3523 km. It takes approximately 36h 25m to drive from Barajas to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 6235+ hotels available in Athens.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Barajas to Athens 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
best
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane MAD - ATH
6h 33m
€80–221
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Madrid - Barajas Airport T4 to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the bus from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Tiranabus
4. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Peiraiasbus
47h 26m
Drive 3,523.3 km
1. Drive from Barajas to Athenscar 3,523.3 km
36h 25m
€630–909
Bus via Zaragoza
1. Take the bus from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) to Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragozabus
2. Take the bus from Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza to Tarragonabus
3. Take the bus from Tarragona - Bus Station to Tiranabus
4. Take the bus from Tirana to Athensbus
47h 37m
Bus, train via Thessaloníki
1. Take the bus from Madrid - Barajas Airport T4 to Poitiers - Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Poitiers to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Tgv
3. Take the bus from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Pristinabus
4. Take the bus from Pristina to Thessaloníkibus
5. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
2d 1h
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
2. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Tiranabus
3. Take the bus from Tirana to Athensbus
2d 9h
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Alcala de Henares to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki train stationbus 983
3. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
2d 16h
€151–224

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

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3h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,414.9 km
Duration: 6h 33m

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

Iberia, Air Europa, and two other airlines fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Athens International Airport (ATH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Avenida Logroño - Pajarones to Athens via Aeropuerto T4, Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid), Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza, Tarragona - Bus Station, Tirana, and Tirana in around 47h 37m.

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