Trains at Madrid Airport
The Madrid Airport trains run via the Metro (underground), the mainline high speed trains such as the RENFE and AVE which operate from Madrid Atocha main line station and do not go to Madrid airport but they are only a few minutes away and can be reached by the Metro.
At the bottom of the page I have listed the various routes that you can take if you are travelling by mainline train.
Madrid Airport Trains - Metro
Madrid Airport has two metro underground stops: one on the lower ground floor of T2 (with access to T1,T2 and T3) and another on Floor -1 of T4.
When you arrive at the metro stations you will find a row of self-service machines where you can purchase your ticket and there is also an information desk, but no ticket office so make sure you carry some spare change.
The airport falls within zone A of the metro, and line number 8 (Nuevos Ministerios-Airport ) operates from both terminals.
The journey time to the city centre is around 45 minutes, although you will have to change lines at Nuevos Ministerios from 8 to 10 and then at Tribunal to line 1 to get to the Renfe Atocha main line station.
You can find out more about timetables and fares at Madrid Underground
You can get a full Metro Map by clicking here this link takes you through to the English version of the Metro website. There is more information about timetables and fares at www.metromadrid.es
The Metro operates every day from 06:00-01:30 including holidays.
Madrid Airport Trains - Metro Fares
The Tourist Transport Season Ticket is the cheapest way of travelling around Madrid and is valid for all kinds of public transport within the region, with no distance restrictions.
When purchasing the ticket an official document such as a national ID card or passport will be required as proof of identity and its number will be written on the voucher.
These tickets can be purchased at Madrid Airport Terminals Metro Stations as well as the tourist office and some tobacconists and newsagents. The prices are as follows:
| Duration | Zone A |
Zone T |
| 1 day | 5.20 |
10.40 |
| 2 days | 8.80 |
17.60 |
| 3 days | 11.60 |
23.20 |
| 5 days | 17.60 |
35.20 |
| 7 days | 23.60 |
47.20 |
Zone A is the area in which the airport is located and Zone T which includes all of Madrid's public transport services. They are not valid for RENFE Regional Services.
Madrid Airport Main Line Trains
The Metro Line allows you to connect with twelve RENFE Cercanías (suburban trains lines):
- C1 Alcalá-Alcobendas-San Sebastián
- C2 Atocha-Chamartín-Guadalajara
- C3 Villaverde Alto/Moncloa
- C4 Arguelles/Pinar de Chamartin
- C5 Alameda de Osuna/Casa de Campo
- C6 Circular
- C7 Hospital del Henares/Pitis
- C8 Nuevos Ministeros/Airport
- C9 Herrera Oria/Arganda del Rey
- C10 Hospital Infanta Sofia/Puerto del Sur
- C11 Plaza Eliptica/La Peseta
- C12 Metrosur
Information telephone: +34 902 444 403
We have written about using trains in Spain to make your journey easier.
Other Useful Madrid Airport Information
In addition to the Madrid Airport Trains we also provide information on Private Madrid Airport transfers,Madrid Airport Buses, Madrid Airport taxis, Madrid Airport parking and even Madrid car rental.
