What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid (Station) to Athens?

The cheapest way to get from Madrid (Station) to Athens is to fly which costs €80 - €250 and takes 7h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madrid (Station) to Athens?

The fastest way to get from Madrid (Station) to Athens is to fly which takes 7h 6m and costs €80 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Madrid (Station) and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Madrid (Station) to Athens. However, there are services departing from Madrid, Avenida de América and arriving at Athens via Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants, Terminal D and Tirana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 48m.

How far is it from Madrid (Station) to Athens?

The distance between Madrid (Station) and Athens is 2431 km. The road distance is 3527 km.

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

The best way to get from Madrid (Station) to Athens without a car is to train and bus which takes 43h 51m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Madrid (Station) to Athens?

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Madrid (Station) to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid (Station) to Athens bus from?

Madrid (Station) to Athens bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.

Bus or fly from Madrid (Station) to Athens?

The best way to get from Madrid (Station) to Athens is to fly which takes 7h 6m and costs €80 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 45h 48m.

Where does the Madrid (Station) to Athens bus arrive?

Madrid (Station) to Athens bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants station.

What is the time difference between Madrid (Station) and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Madrid (Station). It is currently 11:15 AM in Madrid (Station) and 12:15 PM in Athens.

Can I drive from Madrid (Station) to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid (Station) to Athens is 3527 km. It takes approximately 36h 26m to drive from Madrid (Station) to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 13133+ hotels available in Athens.

Madrid (Station) to Athens - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Madrid (Station) to Athens by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly
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1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane MAD - ATH
7h 6m
€85–246
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
2. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants to Tiranabus
3. Take the bus from Tirana to Athensbus
43h 51m
Drive 3,527 km
1. Drive from Madrid (Station) to Athenscar 3,527 km
36h 26m
€660–953
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Santsbus
2. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants to Tiranabus
3. Take the bus from Tirana to Athensbus
45h 48m
Train, bus via Bratislava
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Marseille St Charlestrain
2. Take the bus from Marseille to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivybus
3. Take the bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Thessalonikibus
4. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
2d 11h
€372–583
Bus via Madrid - Barajas Airport T4
1. Take the bus from Madrid - Barajas Airport T4 to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Tiranabus
3. Take the bus from Tirana to Athensbus
2d 14h

Madrid (Station) to Athens by foot, subway, train, and bus

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Distance: 2,430.7 km
Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Madrid (Station), 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 vehicle from Madrid (Station) to Athens via Madrid, Avenida de América, Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants, Tirana, Terminal D, Sheshi Shqiponja, and Tirana in around 45h 48m.

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