Transport from Madrid Airport to Madrid city centre
Madrid Airport is located approximately 21 km from the centre. If you need to get to/from the city centre, there are several options to choose from. A map of public transport in Madrid can be found here.
Transport summary
| Cheapest transport | Bus 101 or 200 | EUR 1.5 |
| Fastest transport | Train C-1 or C-10 | EUR 1.7-2.6 |
| Alternative transport | Metro line number 8 | EUR 4,5-6 |
| Express transport 24/7 | Express line 203 | EUR 5 |
| Flexible transport | Car rental | Reserve a car |
| Transport from the airport to the hotel | Shuttle | Find price and book now |
| Most convenient transportation | Taxi | Order a taxi from EUR 19 |
Buses
City buses are the cheapest transport and they run from all three terminals. A ticket costs €1.5 and there are two routes to choose from:
- Line 101 runs daily from 6:05 am to 11:45 pm along the route Canillejas, Avenida de Logroño, Jardines De Aranjuez, Paseo Alameda De Osuna, Carabela, Avenida Hispanidad, Airport T1, Airport T2, Zona industrial del Aeropuerto, Acuario, Barajas.
- Line 200 runs daily from 5:50 am to 11:30 pm from T1, T2, T4 to the transfer point Avenida América.
Train
The fastest transport to the centre is the train, which can be found at terminal 4 (there is a free bus between terminals). Fares vary by zone, so you'll pay €1.7 - €2.6 per ticket depending on the final stop. Trains run from 6 am to 11:30 pm at 15-minute intervals and the journey takes about 20 minutes. There are two lines to choose from:
- Line C-1: The route of the line is T4 airport, Chamartin, Nuevos Ministerios, Atocha station, Mendez Alvaro, Principe Pio bus station
- Line C-10: T4 airport, Chamartin, Atocha station, Principe Pio bus station, Villalba
Metro
Alternative transport is the metro, which stops at all terminals. Line 8 runs to the airport and takes you via the Feriaa de Madrid, Mar de Cristal, Oinar del Rey, Columbia stops to Nuevos Ministerios station, where you can change to other services or walk to the centre. The metro runs from 6 am to 2 am at intervals of 10 to 15 minutes. The ticket will cost you EUR 4,5-6 + EUR 2,5 for the card. A one-day tourist card, which costs only EUR 8.4 (and you don't have to pay for the card), may be more convenient.
- Madrid metro map can be found here
- For easier navigation, we recommend downloading the "Metro de Madrid" app (Google Pay / App Store).
Express Line 203
Transportation 24 hours a day is provided by express line 203. It stops at all terminals and takes you to Atocha Station via the O'Donnell and Cibeles stops. The fare is €5.
Car hire
Flexible transportation can be provided by car rental.
Airport shuttle to hotel
If you don't want to rent a car, consider an airport shuttle. Prices start at EUR 8 and a shuttle bus will take you from the airport directly to your hotel (and back at the end of your stay). The shuttle bus is worth the trip if you're travelling single. In a group of 2 or more people, a taxi is usually better (we recommend comparing prices online).
Check the price of the shuttle to your hotel and book a ride here.
