How to get from Madrid to Athens
- 2389 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Athens: train, bus, flight. The two cities are about 2389 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This fare comes from a search on September 20, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
2389 km
Madrid to Athens: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Madrid → Barcelonatrain
Renfe AVE·2h 35m - 2Barcelona → Paris - Orlybus
FlixBus·14h 50m - 3Paris Orly → Istanbul Airportflight
Transavia France·3h 40m - 4Istanbul Airport → Athens Eleftherios Venizelosflight
Aegean Airlines·1h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
Renfe AVEMadrid-BarcelonaBook →FlixBusBarcelona-Paris - OrlyBook →Transavia FranceParis Orly-Istanbul AirportSee live options and dates →Aegean AirlinesIstanbul Airport-Athens Eleftherios VenizelosSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Renfe AVE, FlixBus, Transavia France, Aegean Airlines; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Athens works
Start with a Renfe AVE train from Madrid to Barcelona, about 2h 35m. Transfer in Barcelona and continue by FlixBus bus on to Paris - Orly (14h 50m). Transfer in Paris and continue by Transavia France flight on to Istanbul (3h 40m). Transfer in Istanbul and continue by Aegean Airlines flight on to Athens (1h 30m). In total it's roughly €364 over 30h 25m, 3 transfers.
Madrid to Athens: common questions
Is there a train from Madrid to Athens?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a bus from Madrid to Athens?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Athens from Madrid?
About 2389 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Madrid to Athens?
On this route you travel with Renfe AVE, FlixBus, Transavia France, Aegean Airlines.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Athens?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Renfe AVE, FlixBus, Transavia France, Aegean Airlines
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 20 Sep 2026