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How to get fromMadrid to South Americaby plane or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Madrid to South America by plane or car

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  1. Fly to Tarija, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Tarija (TJA)plane plane MAD - TJA
    2. Drive from Tarija (TJA) to South Americacar car
    27h 20m
    $571–1,513

  2. Fly to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane MAD - VVI
    2. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    28h 1m
    $511–1,333

  3. Fly to Bonito Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bonito Airport (BYO)plane plane MAD - BYO
    2. Drive from Bonito Airport (BYO) to South Americacar car
    40h 29m
    $771–1,983

  4. Fly to Alcantari Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Alcantari Airport (SRE)plane plane MAD - SRE
    2. Drive from Alcantari Airport (SRE) to South Americacar car
    36h 12m
    $571–1,363

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Tarija (TJA) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration24h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$525Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,896.5 km
  • Duration: 27h 20m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and South America?

There is no direct connection from Madrid to South America. However, you can take the train to Madrid-Aeropuerto T4, walk to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) airport, fly to Tarija (TJA), then drive to South America. Alternatively, you can take the train to Madrid-Aeropuerto T4, walk to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) airport, fly to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI), then drive to South America.

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