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Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport to Madrid — Transport Guide 2026

Madrid-Barajas (MAD) is 15 km northeast of central Madrid. Metro Line 8 runs from T4 to Nuevos Ministerios in 20 min for EUR 5 including the €3 airport supplement. Cercanías C-1 from T4 is €2.60 but slower. Uber/Cabify + taxis run €30-40 flat-rate.

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Last updated: 2026-07

Last verified: September 2026·By AirConnect Editorial·Fact-checked against Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport authority + local transit operators + on-the-ground reports
Cheapest
EMT Bus 200 (€1.50) or Cercanías C-1 (€2.60)
Fastest
Metro Line 8 — 20 min from T4

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Metro Line 8 to Nuevos Ministerios

metro · Best for: Fastest metro
Cost
€5 (€3 airport supplement + €1.50-2 base)
Time
20 min from T4
Frequency
Every 5-10 min · 06:00-02:00
From T1/T2/T3 walk or free bus to T4 station.

Cercanías C-1 to Chamartín / Atocha

train · Best for: Cheapest to central rail stations
Cost
€2.60
Time
25-30 min
Frequency
Every 30 min
Only from T4. Free with Renfe long-distance train ticket.

EMT Bus 200 to Avenida de América

bus · Best for: Cheapest single fare
Cost
€1.50
Time
35-40 min
Frequency
Every 15-25 min

Exprés Aeropuerto Line 203 (24h to Atocha)

bus · Best for: Night arrivals when metro closed
Cost
€5
Time
40 min
Frequency
Every 15-35 min · 24/7

Taxi (fixed rate)

taxi · Best for: Fixed price + luggage
Cost
€30-33 flat rate to city centre
Time
20-30 min
Frequency
On-demand
Official taxis use flat rate for city centre from MAD.

Uber / Cabify / Bolt / Free Now

ride share · Best for: App-based
Cost
€25-40
Time
20-30 min
Frequency
On-demand

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Frequently asked

How far is Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport from Madrid?
Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport (MAD) is 15 km from Madrid city centre.
What is the cheapest way from MAD to Madrid?
EMT Bus 200 (€1.50) or Cercanías C-1 (€2.60)
What is the fastest way from MAD to Madrid?
Metro Line 8 — 20 min from T4