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How to get fromMadrid to Thessalonikiby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Madrid to Thessaloniki 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 Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane plane MAD - SKG
    7h 49m
    €111–237

  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 Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus bus
    38h 28m

  3. Drive 3,097.2 km

    1. Drive from Madrid to Thessalonikicar car 3,097.2 km
    31h 36m
    €562–811

  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 Thessalonikibus bus
    42h 47m

  5. Bus via Timișoara

    1. Take the bus from Méndez Álvaro Estación Sur to Timișoara, Gara Timisoara Nordbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Timișoara, Gara Timisoara Nord to Thessalonikibus bus Simeonidis
    2d 14h
    €220–323

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration7h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,271 km
  • Duration: 7h 49m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Thessaloniki, Greece?

ITA Airways, Aegean Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Thessaloniki via Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants, Tirana, and Thessaloniki in around 42h 47m.

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