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

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

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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 59m
    €80–223

  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

  3. Drive  3,530.7 km

    1. Drive from Madrid to Athenscar car 3,530.7 km
    36h 30m
    €654–944

  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 9m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Tiranabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tirana to Athensbus bus
    2d 14h

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

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration3h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket€70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,431.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 59m

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

Iberia, Sky Express, and Aegean Airlines fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Athens International Airport (ATH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Callao to Athens via Estación Sur, Estación Sur de Autobuses, Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord, Tirana, Terminal C, Asllan Rusi, and Tirana in around 2d 14h.

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