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

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There are 6 ways to get from Madrid (Station) 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 36m
    €105–222

  2. 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
    44h 12m

  3. Drive 3,528.2 km

    1. Drive from Madrid (Station) to Athenscar car 3,528.2 km
    36h 23m
    €641–926

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Santsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants to Tiranabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tirana to Athensbus bus
    45h 48m

  5. Train, bus via Budapest

    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Marseille St Charlestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Marseille to Budapest Népliget bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Thessalonikibus bus
    4. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain train Ic
    2d 11h

  6. Bus, train, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Madrid - Barajas Airport T4 to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Take the train from Nice Saint-Augustin to Ventimigliatrain train C3
    3. Take the busferry from Ventimiglia to Fierbusferry bus ferry
    4. Take the bus from Fier to Athensbus bus
    2d 17h

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: 2,425.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 36m

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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