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Last updated on May 2022

How to get from Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) ✈️ to the City Center

Madrid Airport (MAD), also known as Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez “Madrid-Barajas”, is largest airport in Spain and is located about 12 km northeast of the main city center. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown Madrid by Public Train, Metro, Express Bus, Taxi, Welcome Pickup or Car Sharing.

    ⏱️ The fastest transfer is by Metro

    💸 The cheapest transfer is by Public Train

This guide compares all available airport transfers at Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and links to book or buy tickets.

Transfer comparison

Overview of all transfer options from Madrid Airport to the City Center

Transport Travel time Cost
Metro ⏱️ 15‑20 Min. 7,50 € Details
Public Train 💸 20‑45 Min. 2,60 € Details
Express Bus 20‑45 Min. 5,00 € Details
Taxi 30 Min. 30 € Details
Welcome Pickup 30 Min. 36 € Details
Car Sharing 30 Min. Individ. Details
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Additional note: There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked transfer (e.g. via Welcome Pickups) is the more faster and comfortable option.

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Metro from Madrid Airport to the City Center
Metro

Timetable here, tickets on-site ↗


Travel time:
⏱️ 15-20 minutes

Cost:
5,00 € (+ 2,50 € Metro Card) pp

Description:
Metro line ‘8’ from Madrid Barajas Airport (stops at “Aeropuerto T1-T2-T3” and “Aeropuerto T4”) to the center of Madrid (stops “Mar de Cristal”, “Colombia” and “Nuevos Ministerios”)


Train from Madrid Airport to the City Center
Public Train

Timetable here, tickets on-site ↗


Travel time:
20-45 minutes

Cost:
💸 2,60 € pp (4 zones)

Description:
Public train lines ‘C1’ and ‘C10’ from Madrid Airport (stop “Aeropuerto T4”) to the center of Madrid (stations “Atocha”, “Chamartín”, “Nuevos Ministerios”, “Méndez Álvaro” and “Príncipe Pío”)


Bus from Madrid Airport to the City Center
Express Bus

Timetable here, tickets on-site ↗


Travel time:
45-60 minutes

Cost:
5,00 € pp

Description:
Express Bus ‘Exprés Aeropuerto’ from Madrid Airport (bus stop at Terminal 1-2 and Terminal 4) to the center of Madrid (stops „O’Donnel”, „Cibeles” and „Atocha” train station)


Taxi from Madrid Airport to the City Center
Taxi

Official local taxis


Travel time:
30 minutes

Cost:
30 €

Description:
Taxi from Madrid Airport (Taxi stands at all terminals) to central Madrid or directly to your accommodation in the city center




Welcome Pickup from Madrid Airport to the City Center
Welcome Pickups (AD)

Book a Welcome Pickup ↗


Travel time:
30 minutes (+pickup)

Cost:
36 €

Description:
Comfortable private transfer (via Welcome Pickups) from Madrid Airport (Nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to central Madrid or directly to your accommodation



Carsharing
Car Sharing

Find local providers ↗


Travel time:
30 minutes (+pickup)

Cost:
Depending on selected car

Description:
Share Now, Emove, Wible, Zity or Wishilife from Madrid Airport (car sharing parking T1 & T4) to the center or directly to your accommodation



Trip from Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid (City Center)


Things to know about Madrid:
1. Madrid was founded around the 860 A.C.
2. Madrid is one of the sunniest cities in Europe (over 300 days of sunshine per year)
3. Madrid is home of 3 major football teams: Átletico Madrid, Getafe and of course Real Madrid


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