How far is it from Athens to Madrid?

The distance between Athens and Madrid is 3669 km by road.

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

The drive from Athens to Madrid takes approximately 38 h 55 min by car.

What is the best route from Athens to Madrid?

The fastest route from Athens to Madrid covers 3669 km with a driving time of approximately 38 h 55 min.

Which direction is Madrid from Athens?

Madrid lies roughly to the west of Athens.

Which roads does the route from Athens to Madrid follow?

The drive from Athens to Madrid mainly follows Α1, A1, A-2. The longest single stretch is 564 km on A1.

Which towns do you pass between Athens and Madrid?

Towns on the route from Athens to Madrid include Kumanovo, Niš, Zagreb, Cannes.

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Distance: 3669 kmDrive time: 38 h 55 min

Driving from Athens to Madrid takes about 38 h 55 min via A1. The distance is 3669 km. The straight-line distance is 2371 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Athens, Istok, Genova, Le Cannet, Zaragoza. Driving directions

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1 Depart left onto Βασιλέως Γεωργίου Α' 51 m
2 Turn straight onto Καραγιώργη Σερβίας 152 m
3 Turn right onto Βουλής 101 m
4 Turn right onto Κολοκοτρώνη 81 m
5 Continue straight onto Αμερικής 120 m
6 Turn left onto Πανεπιστημίου 945 m
7 Turn slightly right onto 3ης Σεπτεμβρίου 258 m
8 Turn left onto Καποδιστρίου 177 m
9 Continue straight onto Αχαρνών 5 km
10 Take ramp straight 223 m
11 Merge slightly left onto Αθήνα - Θεσσαλονίκη - Εύζωνοι 54 km
12 Keep slightly left onto Αθήνα - Θεσσαλονίκη - Εύζωνοι 142 km
13 Keep slightly left onto Αθήνα - Θεσσαλονίκη - Εύζωνοι 266 km

14 Continue straight onto Εγνατία Οδός 13 km
15 Take exit slightly left 61 km
16 Continue straight onto Θεσσαλονίκης - Ευζώνων 2 km
17 Take exit straight 138 m
18 Keep slightly left 461 m
19 Continue straight 207 m
20 Merge slightly left 80 km
21 Keep slightly left 297 km
22 Continue straight 156 km
23 Keep slightly left onto Обилазница око Београда 11 km
24 Continue straight onto Кијевски поток 559 m
25 Continue straight onto Обилазница око Београда 21 km
26 Keep slightly left 3 km
27 Merge slightly right onto Аутопут 94 km
28 Take exit slightly right 334 m
29 Keep slightly right 161 m
30 Merge slightly left 307 km
31 Continue straight 113 km
32 Continue straight onto Južna obvoznica 146 m
33 Keep slightly left 66 km
34 Take exit slightly right 2 km
35 Continue straight 12 km
36 Continue straight onto Strada Statale 58 della Carniola 202 m
37 Turn slightly right 146 m
38 Take ramp slightly right 141 m
39 Continue straight onto Raccordo Autostradale 14 3 km
40 Keep slightly right 713 m
41 Merge slightly left onto Raccordo Autostradale 13 Sistiana-Padriciano 17 km
42 Continue straight 7 km
43 Turn straight 194 m
44 Merge slightly left onto Autostrada Serenissima 294 km
45 Take exit slightly right 2 km
46 Continue straight onto Autostrada dei Vini 56 km
47 Keep slightly left onto Autostrada dei Vini 94 km
48 Take exit slightly right 482 m
49 Keep slightly right 976 m
50 Keep slightly left 339 m
51 Merge slightly left onto Autostrada dei Giovi - Serravalle 9 km
52 Take exit slightly right 2 km
53 Continue straight onto Diramazione Predosa-Bettole 17 km
54 Keep slightly left onto Diramazione Predosa-Bettole 2 km
55 Merge slightly left onto Autostrada dei Trafori 44 km
56 Keep slightly right onto Autostrada dei Trafori 422 m
57 Merge slightly left onto Autostrada dei Fiori 10 km
58 Continue straight onto Galleria Cogoleto II 2 km
59 Continue straight onto Autostrada dei Fiori 425 m
60 Continue straight 134 km
61 Continue straight onto La Provençale 225 km
62 Merge slightly right onto Autoroute du Soleil 10 km
63 Take exit slightly right 51 km
64 Keep slightly left onto La Camarguaise 25 km
65 Merge slightly left onto La Languedocienne 32 km
66 Keep slightly left onto La Languedocienne 142 km
67 Continue straight onto La Catalane 53 km
68 Continue straight onto Autopista de la Mediterrània 67 km
69 Take exit slightly right 87 m
70 Continue straight 8 km
71 Take exit slightly right onto Eix Transversal 388 m
72 Merge slightly left onto Eix Transversal 56 km
73 Merge slightly left onto Autovia Barcelona - Vic - Ripoll 2 km
74 Take exit slightly right onto Eix Transversal 97 km
75 Merge slightly left onto Autovia del Nord-est 78 km
76 Take exit slightly right 530 m
77 Enter roundabout straight 363 m
78 Exit roundabout slightly right 562 m
79 Keep slightly right 751 m
80 Merge slightly left onto Autopista Zaragoza-Mediterrània 6 km
81 Continue straight onto Autopista Zaragoza-Mediterráneo 102 km
82 Continue straight onto Autovía del Nordeste 22 km
83 Keep slightly right onto Autovía del Nordeste 7 km
84 Keep slightly right onto Autovía del Nordeste 263 km
85 Continue straight onto Autovía de Castilla-La Mancha 33 km
86 Continue straight onto Avenida de América 5 km
87 Continue straight onto Calle de María de Molina 689 m
88 Turn straight 75 m
89 Turn left onto Calle de Serrano 2 km
90 Keep slightly right onto Calle de Alcalá 596 m
91 Keep slightly left onto Calle de Alcalá 286 m
92 Turn slightly right onto Calle de la Virgen de los Peligros 83 m
93 Turn left onto Calle de la Aduana 333 m
94 Turn left onto Calle de Tetuán 105 m
95 Arrive left onto Calle de Tetuán

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The return trip from Madrid to Athens covers roughly the same distance, 3669 km.

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Annecy
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Port of Vado Ligure
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Port of Sorrento
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Accademia "A"
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San Marco Vallaresso "B"
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Lido San Nicolò ferry
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Museo "A"
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Ferrovia "A"
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San Samuele
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Rialto "C"
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S. Giobbe
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Lido Santa Maria Elisabetta "B"
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Riva di Biasio "B"
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San Tomà "B"
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Salute
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Torcello
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Ca' D' Oro
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Zattere "A"
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San Giorgio
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Tronchetto Mercato
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Guglie "A"
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Sacca Fisola "A"
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Giudecca Palanca "A"
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Fondamente Nove "B"
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Piazzale Roma Santa Chiara "G"
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Sant' Erasmo Forte Massimiliano
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Faro "A1"
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Zitelle "B"
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Tronchetto ferry
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Starfish Boat
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El Llaüt de Fayón
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Sant Antoni de Portmany
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Estació Marìtima de Formentera
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Sant Elm - Sa Dragonera
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Mundo Marino Dénia
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Mundo Marino Catamaranes
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Embarque Mundo Marino
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Mundo Marino Calpe
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Embarque Catamaran Mundo Marino Altea
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Urdaibaiboat
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Embarcador Xúquer-Cofrents (Embarcadero Júcar-Cofrentes)
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Santa Eulalia Ferry
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Cruise Terminal
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Baleària Port
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Sevrier
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Saint-Jorioz
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Veyrier-du-Lac
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Menthon-Saint-Bernard
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Débarcadère de Talloires
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Cruise Terminal
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How far is it from Athens to Madrid?: The distance between Athens and Madrid is 3669 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Athens to Madrid?: The drive from Athens to Madrid takes approximately 38 h 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Athens to Madrid?: The fastest route from Athens to Madrid covers 3669 km with a driving time of approximately 38 h 55 min.
Which direction is Madrid from Athens?: Madrid lies roughly to the west of Athens.
Which roads does the route from Athens to Madrid follow?: The drive from Athens to Madrid mainly follows Α1, A1, A-2. The longest single stretch is 564 km on A1.
Which towns do you pass between Athens and Madrid?: Towns on the route from Athens to Madrid include Kumanovo, Niš, Zagreb, Cannes.

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