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Trip to Madrid

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Avg. duration41h
Distance4429
Avg. price$
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Buses from Athens to Madrid

🚌 Despite no direct route, travelers can embark on a bus journey from Athens to Madrid with multiple transfers, taking approximately 44 hours and 49 minutes. 🛤️ Route options vary in distance, with transfers through cities such as Burgas, Lisbon, and Toulouse, offering a scenic and multi-day adventure spanning over 4,000 kilometers.

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  • There is no direct bus from Athens to Madrid. However, there are bus services available with multiple transfers along the way. The journey typically involves stops at locations such as Elbasan, Fiume/Xx Settembre, and Genoa before reaching Madrid's Estación Sur de Autobuses. The total travel time, including transfers, usually takes around 44 hours and 49 minutes.
  • The Athens to Madrid bus services, operated by Alvavel, depart from Athens station. This station serves as the starting point for the bus journey from Athens to Madrid. Passengers can board the bus at Athens station to begin their trip towards Madrid. It's recommended to arrive at the station ahead of the scheduled departure time to ensure a smooth boarding process.
  • Based on the available bus routes from Athens to Madrid buses are likely to be the most crowded during peak travel seasons or holidays when demand is high. On the contrary, buses may be less crowded during off-peak times, such as mid-week departures or outside of popular vacation periods. Travelers looking to avoid crowds may consider scheduling their journey during quieter times or opting for less popular departure dates.
  • The first bus of the day from Athens to Madrid typically departs early in the morning, around 8:00 AM local time. On the other hand, the last bus usually leaves Athens in the evening, around 8:00 PM. Travelers can use these timings as a guide when planning their journey from Athens to Madrid by bus.

Will you be returning to Athens by bus?

If you are looking for the return bus journey, check out buses from Madrid to Athens

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