Madrid Barajas — Express Aeropuerto + EMT
Madrid-Barajas (MAD) to Madrid — Updated 2026
Madrid Barajas has two main bus options. The **Express Aeropuerto (line 203)** runs **24 hours a day** between the airport and Cibeles and Atocha for **€5.00**: about 30 minutes from Atocha to T1 and 40 minutes to T4 in normal traffic, every 15–20 minutes by day and every 35 minutes at night. **EMT line 200** runs from Avenida de América to all terminals for **€1.50**. Taxis charge a **fixed €33** between the airport and anywhere inside the M-30 ring road.
Express Aeropuerto + EMT stops
| Station / Stop | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Atocha (Intercambiador) | Start | Rail hub: Cercanías, AVE, Metro |
| Plaza de Cibeles | Central Madrid | |
| Airport T1 | About 30 min from Atocha | Normal traffic |
| Airport T2 | About 35 min from Atocha | Normal traffic |
| Airport T4 | About 40 min from Atocha | Normal traffic |
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| Option | Cost | Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Express Aeropuerto (203) | €5.00 | About 30–40 min | 24 hours. Atocha and Cibeles. Every 15–20 min by day, 35 min at night. |
| EMT line 200 | €1.50 | Check EMT | To Avenida de América. 05:00–23:30, every 10–20 min. |
| Metro line 8 | Airport supplement applies; check Metro de Madrid | Check Metro de Madrid | To Nuevos Ministerios. |
| Taxi | €33 fixed inside the M-30 | Depends on traffic | Fixed fare 24 hours, both directions, no supplements. |
FAQ
Which is cheapest, EMT line 200 or the Express?+
EMT line 200 is €1.50 (Metrobús and the tourist pass are also accepted) but ends at Avenida de América, so most travellers need an onward Metro trip. The Express Aeropuerto is €5.00 and goes straight to Cibeles and Atocha.
How do I take the 24-hour Express Aeropuerto bus?+
Line 203 runs 24 hours a day between Atocha, Cibeles and terminals T1, T2 and T4: every 15–20 minutes during the day and every 35 minutes at night. The fare is €5.00.
How much is a taxi from Madrid Airport?+
Madrid taxis charge a fixed €33 between the airport and anywhere inside the M-30 ring road, 24 hours a day in both directions, with no supplements added (Madrid city council rates for 2026).
How long does the Express take?+
EMT gives about 30 minutes from Atocha to T1, 35 minutes to T2 and 40 minutes to T4 in normal traffic.
Sources (read 12 October 2026)
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