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

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Athens is to fly which costs €75 - €200 and takes 6h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 36m and costs €75 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Athens. However, there are services departing from Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur and arriving at Athens via Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 14h.

How far is it from Madrid to Athens?

The distance between Madrid and Athens is 2423 km. The road distance is 3530.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Madrid to Athens without a car is to train and bus which takes 38h 54m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Madrid to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Athens bus from?

Madrid to Athens bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur station.

Bus or fly from Madrid to Athens?

The best way to get from Madrid to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 36m and costs €75 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €190 - €250 and takes 2 days 14h.

Where does the Madrid to Athens bus arrive?

Madrid to Athens bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Stop station.

What is the time difference between Madrid and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Madrid. It is currently 10:00 PM in Madrid and 11:00 PM in Athens.

Can I drive from Madrid to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Athens is 3531 km. It takes approximately 36h 32m to drive from Madrid to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12324+ hotels available in Athens.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Madrid to Athens by plane, train, bus, car, 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 Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane MAD - ATH
6h 36m
€77–192
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
2. Take the bus from Montpellier to Tiranabus
3. Take the bus from Tirana to Athensbus
38h 54m
Drive 3,530.7 km
1. Drive from Madrid to Athenscar 3,530.7 km
36h 32m
€624–901
Train, bus via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Avignon Tgvtrain
2. Take the train from Avignon Tgv 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
45h 5m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3419 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Athensbus
2d 14h
€192–245
Bus via Athens Karolou
1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Athens Karoloubus Citylines 79 / ...
2d 15h
€142–197
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Madrid to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Athenscar
38h 26m
€673–966

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

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Distance: 2,422.6 km
Duration: 6h 36m

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

Sky Express, Iberia, and three other airlines fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur to Athens via Sofia Serdica Bus Stop and Sofia in around 2d 14h.

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