There are 6 ways to get from Athens to Madrid (Station) 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- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane ATH - MAD
7h 12m€81–244Bus, train
- Take the bus from Athens to Tiranabus
- Take the bus from Tirana to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Santsbus
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
42h 50mDrive 3,519.6 km
- Drive from Athens to Madrid (Station)car 3,519.6 km
36h 26m€658–951Bus
- Take the bus from Athens to Tiranabus
- Take the bus from Tirana to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Santsbus
- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus
47h 38mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
- Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivybus
- Take the bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Marseillebus
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain
2d 10h€375–580Bus via Madrid, Estación Sur De Autobuses
- Take the bus from Athens to Tiranabus
- Take the bus from Tirana to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus
2d 10h
Athens to Madrid (Station) by train, bus, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athens to Madrid (Station) is to fly which costs €80 - €250 and takes 7h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Athens to Madrid (Station) is to fly which takes 7h 12m and costs €80 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Madrid (Station). However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Madrid, Avenida de América via 9 Katëshet A, Tirana, Pl Joan Peiró - Estació de Sants and Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 38m.
The distance between Athens and Madrid (Station) is 2430 km. The road distance is 3519.6 km.
The best way to get from Athens to Madrid (Station) without a car is to bus and train which takes 42h 50m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Athens to Madrid (Station), including transfers.
Athens to Madrid (Station) bus services, operated by Art Tour, depart from Athens station.
The best way to get from Athens to Madrid (Station) is to fly which takes 7h 12m and costs €80 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 47h 38m.
Athens to Madrid (Station) bus services, operated by Art Tour, arrive at Tirana station.
Madrid (Station) is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 2:15 PM in Athens and 1:15 PM in Madrid (Station).
What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Madrid (Station), Madrid, Spain?
Iberia, Air Europa, and three other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Madrid (Station) via Tirana, 9 Katëshet A, Terminal D, Tirana, Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants, Pl Joan Peiró - Estació de Sants, Gran Via - Roger de Flor, Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord, and Madrid, Avenida de América in around 47h 38m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–160
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–250
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–180
- Website
- skyexpress.gr
Flights from Athens International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–200
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Bari
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €65–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €90–160
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Iryo
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- Iryo
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Ouigo
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–110
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Marseille St Charles to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €140–210
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Athens to Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
- Phone
- +302110120492
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Athens to Tirana
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +355 69 249 3348
- [email protected]
- Website
- pati-travel.al
Bus from Tirana to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 37m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Bus from Tirana to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 37m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +210 52 25 550
- [email protected]
- Website
- arttour.gr
Bus from Athens to Tirana
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40
- Schedules at
- arttour.gr
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid, Avenida de América
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +30-2310540970
- [email protected]
- Website
- Simeonidis Tours
Bus from Thessaloniki to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- Simeonidis Tours
- Phone
- +30 210 92 33 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- koronatravel.gr
Bus from Thessaloniki to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- koronatravel.gr
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €120–190
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +30 2310241545
- [email protected]
- Website
- Crazy Holidays
Bus from Athens to Tirana
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–95
- Website
- Crazy Holidays
- Phone
- +355 69 232 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Tirana to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Estación Sur de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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