Madrid Airport Transfer

Madrid's Barajas Airport is about 15km north-east of the city. It is well connected by road and public transport. Read on for how to transfer from Madrid airport to the center of the city by public transport and private car.

If traveling from Terminal 4, see Madrid Airport T4 to Madrid City Center Transfer

See also:

• 100 Things to Do in Madrid
• Airlines with Flights to Madrid
• Madrid Vacation Planner

Private Transfer from Madrid Airport to Your Hotel

A private transfer is the most convenient way to get to the center, but of course it is the most expensive. Madrid is big and the last thing on most people's minds when they arrive is to try to navigate a new city with all their suitcases with them. This service is available 24 hours a day, which makes it even better if arriving on a late night flight.
Madrid Airport to Your Hotel (buy direct)
Hotel to Madrid Airport (buy direct)

Public Transport to and from Madrid Airport

Your Madrid airport transfer just got easier, with a new bus route that gets you into the center faster than ever. Your options are:

• Airport Express: The Madrid Airport Express bus goes to and from Atocha train station via Plaza Cibeles (home to Madrid's iconic post office and walking distance from Sol, Madrid's main square). It runs 24 hours a day, every 15 minutes or so. The journey costs 2 euros.

  Atocha is the main train station, with connections to the south and east. It is also close to the main bus station. Find out which station you need Madrid Bus and Train Stations.

  This new bus service is cheaper than the metro, stops more centrally and runs 24 hours a day. However, the metro leaves slightly more often and may be quicker, depending on where you want to go. if you are staying near Santiago Bernabeu (Real Madrid's stadium) or the business district (around the Nuevos Ministerios), the metro will be better.

• Bus: The older bus route still goes to Avenida de America, but its unlikely to be the best destination for you. The even older 89 bus route to Plaza de Colon has been discontinued.
• Metro: Madrid's airport is laid out in such a way that you can often be quite some way from the Metro. Read more on traveling on the Madrid Metro
• Taxi: Pick one up from outside the airport and make sure it has a white taxi with a red stripe on its door - any other car and it's illegal. Agree the price before you set off and expect to pay about 30€.

  Car Rental at Madrid Airport

  Driving in Madrid can be scary, but if you're feeling brave, it is the most convenient option (until you try to park!)
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  For directions into the city center, see here.