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How to get fromMadrid to South Americaby plane, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Madrid to South America by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport 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
    28h 56m
    $611–1,491

  2. Fly Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport 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
    $501–1,321

  3. Fly Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport 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
    32h 52m
    $551–1,661

  4. Fly Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport 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
    32h 22m
    $521–1,441

  5. Train to Valencia Airport, fly to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Valencia Joaquin Sorollatrain train
    2. Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane VLC - VVI
    3. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    32h 43m
    $549–1,534

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

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration22h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$490Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,890.9 km
  • Duration: 28h 56m

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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