There are 6 ways to get from Madrid to Madrid Airport (MAD) by train, bus, taxi, car, shuttle or towncar
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Recommended
Train
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Take the train from Estación de tren Madrid-Recoletos to Estación de tren Madrid-Aeropuerto T4
Taxi
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Take a taxi from Madrid to Madrid Airport (MAD)
Drive
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Drive from Madrid to Madrid Airport (MAD)
Shuttle
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Take a shuttle bus from Madrid to Madrid Airport
Towncar
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Take a town car from Madrid to Madrid Airport
Madrid to Madrid Airport (MAD) by train
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Rules to follow in Spain
1.5m
Recommended
Travel within Spain
There are no current restrictions
COVID-19 help in Spain
If you need help, visit the national COVID-19 website or call the COVID-19 Helpline 112
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, travel within Spain is currently allowed.
Explore travel optionsDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- There are no current restrictions
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Madrid Airport (MAD) is 112.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Madrid Airport (MAD) is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Madrid Airport (MAD) is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 112.
Last updated: 17 May 2023
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Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Madrid to Madrid Airport (MAD) is to train, which costs €2 - €3 and takes 26 min.
The quickest way to get from Madrid to Madrid Airport (MAD) is to shuttle which costs €40 and takes 19 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cibeles and arriving at Aeropuerto T4. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 42 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Estación de tren Madrid-Recoletos and arriving at Estación de tren Madrid-Aeropuerto T4. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.
The distance between Madrid and Madrid Airport (MAD) is 12 km. The road distance is 19.8 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Madrid Airport (MAD) without a car is to train which takes 26 min and costs €2 - €3.
The train from Estación de tren Madrid-Recoletos to Estación de tren Madrid-Aeropuerto T4 takes 26 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Madrid to Madrid Airport (MAD) bus services, operated by Empresa Municipal de Transportes, depart from Cibeles station.
Madrid to Madrid Airport (MAD) train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, depart from Estación de tren Madrid-Recoletos station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Madrid Airport (MAD) is to train which takes 26 min and costs €2 - €3. Alternatively, you can line 203 bus, which costs €1 - €6 and takes 42 min.
- Distance: 12.4 km
- Duration: 26 min
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Madrid Airport (MAD), Spain?
Renfe Cercanias operates a train from Estación de tren Madrid-Recoletos to Estación de tren Madrid-Aeropuerto T4 every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €2 - €3 and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, Empresa Municipal de Transportes operates a bus from Cibeles to Aeropuerto T4 every 10 minutes. Tickets cost €1 - €5 and the journey takes 42 min.
This regional commuter train system (also known as Cercanías) connects Barcelona with Catalonia and the Barcelona metropolitan area, including popular destinations like Sitges and the Costa Brava. The network of routes mostly runs overground and connects to many Barcelona metro and bus stations. Trains run frequently, and tickets can be bought at station ticket machines on the day of travel. Two children per adult (up to 6 years) can travel for free. If you’re arriving or departing Barcelona on a domestic AVE or long-distance train, check your ticket for a 5-digit Combinado Cercanias code, which is redeemable for a free local ticket from the ticket machines.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Estación de tren Madrid-Recoletos to Estación de tren Madrid-Aeropuerto T4
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2 - €3
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en/suburban
- Phone
- +34 902 50 78 50
- atencioncliente@emtmadrid.es
- Website
- emtmadrid.es
Bus from Cibeles to Aeropuerto T4
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1 - €5
- Website
- EMT Madrid
- Airport
- €5
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Estimated price
- €60 - €75
TeleTaxi Madrid
- Phone
- +34 913 712 131
- Website
- tele-taxi.es
Taxi Reserva
- Phone
- +34 910 85 54 44
- Website
- taxireserva.es
Taxi Airport Madrid
- Phone
- +34 685 31 42 67
- Website
- taxiairportmadrid.com
Radio Taxi Madrid Aeropuerto
- Phone
- +34 911 76 00 81
- Website
- taxiaeropuertobarajas.com
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- On demand
Shuttle from Madrid to Madrid Airport
- Estimated price
- €40
Towncar from Madrid to Madrid Airport
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid to Madrid Airport (MAD) bus services, operated by Empresa Municipal de Transportes, arrive at Aeropuerto T4 station.
Madrid to Madrid Airport (MAD) train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, arrive at Estación de tren Madrid-Aeropuerto T4 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Madrid Airport (MAD) is 20 km. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Madrid to Madrid Airport (MAD).
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