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Seven ways to Travel from Athens to Madrid

Composite routes from Athens to Madrid

Cheapest
34 h 42 min
Car
3661 km.
from $201
Fastest
4 h 19 min
Plane
Other
34 h 47 min
Bus, Train
2368 km.
from $5.43
38 h 16 min
Train, bus via Strasbourg, Train, bus via Strasbourg
2368 km.
from $5.43
47 h 47 min
2368 km.
from $5.43
2 d 14 h
2368 km.
from $317.20
2 d 14 h 8 min
Train
2367 km.
from $268.17

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Europa

Website:
aireuropa.com
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$700.58

Iberia

Website:
iberia.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.38–$827.95

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.38–$700.58

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Madrid-Puerta
Ave. Duration:
6h 19m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$95.53–$140.12
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$59.87–$82.80

Renfe AVE

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.69–$89.16

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Strasbourg to Montpellier
Ave. Duration:
5h 58m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$152.85–$254.76
Train from Montpellier Sud De France to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.06–$140.12

iryo

Phone:
+34 910 150 000
Email:
Website:
iryo.eu/es/home
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$38.21–$95.53

Ouigo

Phone:
+34 910 780 990
Website:
ouigo.com/es
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.48–$36.94

Hellenic Train

Phone:
14511
Website:
hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Athens to Larissa
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.20–$22.93
Train from Athens to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
4h 53m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.20–$34.39

Luxembourg Railways (CFL)

Phone:
+352 24 89 24 89
Website:
cfl.lu/fr-fr
Train from Strasbourg to Montpellier
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$3.73

Bus operators

ALSA

Phone:
+34 910 207 007
Email:
Website:
alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$62.42–$89.16

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stop to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.30–$42.03

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stop to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$14.01–$22.93
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Madrid
Ave. Duration:
2d 2h
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$127.38–$216.54

Arjani Travel

Phone:
+355 68 20 63 724
Email:
Website:
arjanitravel.com/
Bus from Tirana to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
14h 18m
Frequency:
Once a week

Anumi Travel

Phone:
+355 69 232 8000
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/anumitravel/
Bus from Tirana to Montpellier
Ave. Duration:
17h 36m
Frequency:
Once a week
Bus from Tirana to Barcelona,
Ave. Duration:
29h 20m
Frequency:
Once a week

Metro Euro Tirane

Phone:
+30694 051 4160
Email:
Website:
metroeuro.travel/
Bus from Athens to Elbasan
Ave. Duration:
7h 29m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Bus from Larisa to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Tourist Service Holding AD

Phone:
02 981 13 33
Email:
Website:
en.tourist-service.com/
Bus from Athens to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$90.73

Yubim

Phone:
02 981 1040
Email:
Website:
yubim.eu/
Bus from Sofia to Estación
Ave. Duration:
2d 1h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$140.12–$191.07

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Madrid?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Madrid is to fly which costs $70.65 - $250 and takes 7h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Madrid?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Madrid is to fly which takes 7h 3m and costs $70.65 - $250 .

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Madrid?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla via Elbasan, Tirana and Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 47m.

How far is it from Athens to Madrid?

The distance between Athens and Madrid is 2423 km. The road distance is 3662.2 km.

How do I travel from Athens to Madrid without a car?

The best way to get from Athens to Madrid without a car is to bus and train which takes 34h 47m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Athens to Madrid?

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Athens to Madrid, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Madrid bus from?

Athens to Madrid bus services, operated by Tourist Service Holding AD, depart from Athens station.

Bus or fly from Athens to Madrid?

The best way to get from Athens to Madrid is to fly which takes 7h 3m and costs $70.65 - $250 . Alternatively, you can bus via Barcelona, which costs and takes 47h 47m.

Where does the Athens to Madrid bus arrive?

Athens to Madrid bus services, operated by Tourist Service Holding AD, arrive at Sofia station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Madrid?

Madrid is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 16:23 in Athens and 15:23 in Madrid.

Can I drive from Athens to Madrid?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Madrid is 3662 km. It takes approximately 34h 43m to drive from Athens to Madrid.

How do I get a bus ticket from Athens to Madrid?

Book your Athens to Madrid bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Madrid?

There are 6259+ hotels available in Madrid. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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