More than 50 million people a year pass through the Madrid – Barajas Adolfo Suárez airport making it one of the European airports with the highest passenger traffic In this video I want to tell you all the options you have to get from Madrid airport to your accommodation If it’s your first time here and you are looking for information tricks and tips to plan your trips more easily Start now by subscribing and activating the bell to not miss anything Going from Barajas airport to
the city center It is easy fast and comfortable and it can be quite economical if compared to other cities It is located 13 kilometers east of the center of the Spain capital just over 20 minutes in normal traffic conditions Throughout the video I will tell you the available options so you can choose the one that best suits your needs There are two stations that connect Madrid airport with the city One is in terminal 2 and the other in terminal 4 of Barajas airport If you arrive at terminals 1 and 3 and you want to use the subway you can walk without problems to the station of terminal 2 In the description of this video and in the post that I share on my website I share you a table with the estimated transfer times between the airport terminals These two stations are part of subway line 8 which connects the airport with the Nuevos Ministerios station in about half an hour From that station you can connect with two other metro stations or with the commuter train In the description of this video I also share a link to a Madrid metro service where to know the best route from your starting point to your destination To use the Madrid metro you have to buy the Multi transport card that you will recharge as you need You can buy it or top up balance at the airport vending machines As advantages of the subway the fixed price and pass frequency could be mentioned Among the drawbacks, the almost certain need can be mentioned to make transfers from the Nuevos Ministerios station to get to your hotel Although of course that depends on where you stay If you arrive at the airport terminal 4 you may find it a good option to use the train Lines C1 and C10 of Renfe-Cercanías connect terminal T4 of Barajas airport with downtown in about 25 minutes If you arrive at terminals 1, 2 or 3 and you want to use the train you must take one of the free buses that connect all the airport terminals and that operate within 24 hours The C-1 line works every day between 6 in the morning and 11:30 at night The C-10 line works every day from 6:15 in the morning until 10:45 p.m. Both lines have a frequency of 30 minutes You can buy your ticket at the box office or at the vending machines at the train station IMPORTANT Do you have to go from Barajas airport directly to the Atocha train station to take a train to some other Spain city? Then your train ticket between Barajas and Atocha will be free presenting the AVE or long distance ticket The airport express bus or express line 203 It is a special bus that starts its journey at terminals T1, T2 and T4 of the airport and takes you directly to the center and to the Atocha train station where will you get in approximately 40 minutes The service works 24 hours the 365 days of the year and has a frequency of between 15 and 20 minutes during the day and 35 minutes overnight In this bus you can get on all the luggage you bring without restrictions as they are equipped with large luggage trays and all vehicles are adapted for people with reduced mobility You can pay cash directly to the driver or with credit or debit card The most economical alternative is to use urban bus lines 101 and 200 I do not recommend this option if you travel with more than one handbag or are short of time Line 101 passes through terminals T1, T2 and T3 of the airport and takes you to the intermodal area of Canillejas where you can connect with several bus lines and with the subway network It works from Monday to Saturday from 6 in the morning to 11:25 at night and on Sundays and holidays from 7:30 in the morning Line 200 communicates terminals T1, T2, T3 and t4 of the airport with the transport exchanger in Avenida de América where you can also connect with several bus lines and with the metro network It works every day from 5:10 in the morning until 11:30 at night Simple tickets for these buses are purchased exclusively on board But you have to keep in mind that the maximum change allowed is
five euros The taxi is one of the most comfortable options but also the most expensive There are official stops well signposted in the four terminals Taxis are white with a red diagonal stripe on the door and the shield of the Madrid city hall The journey can take between 25 and 40 minutes depending on traffic These two companies and others of the same type are presented as options to the taxi for a comfortable and private transfer between Barajas airport and the center of Madrid The rates are variable because they depend not only on the final destination in demand but also of the type of vehicle hired Renting a car in Madrid is not very necessary or advisable unless you intend to tour other places in Spain If you still decide to rent a vehicle you may want to do it directly in
Barajas airport In terminals T1 and T4 there are the counters of most of the most important car rental agencies Another widely used option especially if you travel with a large group is to hire a private transfer service There are a variety of companies that provide the transfer service both private and shared with other passengers It is advisable to hire the service you want online before traveling to ensure good rates And to access more useful information for your trips subscribe now so you don’t miss out on what’s to come Do not leave without commenting like and share it which is the easiest way to support me to continue creating content Thanks a lot for being there See you on the way