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How to get fromMadrid to Athens Stationby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Madrid to Athens Station 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
    7h 5m
    €82–242

  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
    41h 43m

  3. Drive  3,533.4 km

    1. Drive from Madrid to Athens Stationcar car 3,533.4 km
    36h 37m
    €660–953

  4. Train, bus via Platý

    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 Alexándreiabus bus
    4. Take the train from Platy to Athenstrain train Ic
    43h 48m

  5. Train, bus #2

    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 53m

  6. Bus via Belgrade

    1. Take the bus from Méndez Álvaro Estación Sur to Padovabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Padova to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Athensbus bus
    2d 8h
    €216–293

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madrid to Milanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Vlore , stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Vlorë to Athensbus bus
    2d 16h
    €264–332

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

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration3h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket€68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,424.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 5m

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

Iberia, Aegean Airlines, 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 bus from Méndez Álvaro Estación Sur to Athens Station via Padova, Beograd, Autobuska stanica, Athens, Ομονοια, and Φουρνοσ in around 2d 8h.

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