Madrid Airport Transportation – Rideshares, Buses, Metro & Discounts

Terminal 4 is located in another area not too far from the primary building. It consists of 2 buildings – T4 and T4S. They service domestic, European and international flights. T4 is easily connected to the Metro, bus, rideshares and private transport. T4 also offers parking. T4S on the other hand, is like an island which can only be accessed via the shuttle train that leaves from terminal T4. This is important to keep in mind because that transfer will add a significant amount of time to your commute.

Madrid EMT Bus

The EMT bus line 200 connects the center of Madrid with the Madrid Airport. The line starts at the Avenida de Americas station and makes stops at T1 Departures, T2 Departures, T4 Arrivals and then returns to Avenida de Americas. Don’t worry if you need to transfer to/from T3 to/from either of these stations, you can walk between the two terminals very easily from inside the airport.

Hours & Price:

The bus runs every day, including holidays from 05:50 – 23:30. Price per ticket is approximately 1.50€. For information on frequency make sure to check the Madrid EMT app.

Airport Express Bus

The Airport Express bus (line 203) connects the very center of Madrid with the Madrid Airport. It stops at the Atocha train station, Plaza Cibeles and O’Donnell station before heading T1 Departures, T2 Departures, T4 Arrivals and then back towards Atocha station to start the loop again. Just like with the regular EMT bus, you will have easy access to T3 once you are inside the airport.

Hours & Price:

The bus runs every day, including holidays for 24hrs. The standard price is 5€ regardless of where you get on or off in the shuttle loop. For information on frequency make sure to check the Madrid EMT app.

Madrid Taxi Service

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At the Madrid Airport there is a designated zone where the official Madrid Taxis line up to attend customers. There are always a lot of taxis there, so you almost never have to wait long. What’s more, is that all rides either to of from the airport cost a flat rate of 30€. Meaning that if you’re new to the city you don’t have to risk getting taken for a long tour.

Rideshare Apps

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Another alternative is to book a rideshare via one of Spain’s top rideshare apps! These car services can’t meet you in the same location as the Madrid taxis. But you simply arrange the meeting location with your diver and off you go! Here are your options: Uber, Bolt, Cabify and Free Now. Also Check out our article on Ridesharing Apps in Madrid.

Limousine Service

If you prefer to arrange something a little more upscale, then you can look into a limousine service. These services usually include a nicer grade vehicle, a chauffeur-styled driver and an all-round up-scale experience. In many cases you will need to book this kind of service in advance for ensure availability. You can look at some of the top rated companies like Blacklane and Grand Class as a start!

Alternative Vehicles

The Madrid Barajas Airport also offers various parking spaces for alternative modes of transportation like motor scooters (mopeds) and even bicycles! If you own your own bike or moto you can park yours in the free area if you wish or you can pay for the parking with security. Alternatively, some of the motor scooter rental companies in Madrid have designated parking for their customers to drop off their rented vehicle!

Hours and Price:

The metro line runs every day including holidays from 06:00-02:00 (last departure starting at 01:33). You can use your monthly metro card, a single ticket or a 10 ride ticket as you normally would for the metro.

However, you will need to pay an additional 3€ supplement to access Line 8. This supplement can be paid before exiting/entering the Aeropuerto T1-T2-T3 station. Alternatively you can top-up the supplement fee on your metro card from the machines at any metro station.