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How to get fromMadrid to Athensby plane, train, bus, car, or busferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Madrid to Athens by plane, train, bus, car, or busferry

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane MAD - ATH
    6h 14m
    €100–217

  2. Train, bus via Tirana

    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain train Ave
    2. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants to Tiranabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tirana to Athensbus bus
    41h 8m

  3. Drive 3,530.7 km

    1. Drive from Madrid to Athenscar car 3,530.7 km
    36h 31m
    €643–928

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain train Ave
    2. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants to Tiranabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tirana to Athensbus bus
    43h 16m

  5. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Madrid to Genoabus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Genova Piazza Principe to Fierbusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the bus from Fier to Athensbus bus
    2d 11h

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

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration3h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket€69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,417.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between 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.

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