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How to go by Express Bus from the Airport to the center of Madrid: prices

Express Airport buses between Barajas and the center of Madrid
Express Airport buses between Barajas and the center of Madrid

To get to Baraja's airport, you have several options to go to the center of Madrid, which will be more or less interesting depending on the terminal where you arrive, whether you arrive during the day or on a night flight, and where in Madrid you want to go.

In this regard, this article will be useful to you. all options between the airport and the center of Madrid, with the pros and cons of each one.

Among them you have the Express Airport Bus, Service public transport of which below we are going to give you all the information so that you can assess whether it is the option that interests you the most.

Express bus, from the airport to the center of Madrid

This bus takes a route that starts from all the airport terminals and takes you to the Plaza de Cibeles to, during daylight hours, finish the route in the Atocha station.

This service bus between Barajas airport and the center of Madrid complements the service of Metro and commuter train which, in this case, joins the center with the Terminal T4.

The launch in 2005 of the Metro line from Madrid to Barajas airport led to the disappearance of the previous line Express of the airport, at that time better known as the yellow buses.

With the Express Airport Bus, which began its service in November 2010, covered the lack that Barajas airport had until then by not having a shuttle service. collective public transport at night.

Atocha Station in Madrid
Atocha Station in Madrid

What is the Madrid airport bus itinerary?

El Express Airport Bus itinerary takes you to Madrid center from Barajas airport accessing via the O'Donnell Street, where it has a stop.

Then he heads to the Plaza de Cibeles where you can connect with the night lines "Búho" of municipal buses.

La last stop This express bus is in the Atocha Station Interchange.

El full tour from the Barajas terminal T4, passing through terminals T1 and T2, and reaching Atocha, takes 40 minutes.

If you arrive at Madrid airport at terminal T1, it will take 30 minutes to complete the entire bus route.

Terminal T4 of Barajas airport in Madrid
Terminal T4 of Barajas airport in Madrid

Express bus schedules and frequency Madrid airport

The Madrid Airport Express Bus schedules are every day of the year during 24 hours, having a service frequency between 15 and 20 minutes during the day, and every 35 minutes in night service, from 23,30:6 p.m. to XNUMX a.m.

Given the type of service, on these buses you can take with you a suitcase weighing less than 23 kilos, as well as travel bags, which you can place in the large luggage trays inside the vehicle.

What is the price of the Madrid airport bus ticket?

El Express Airport Bus ticket price is $5 and you must buy the ticket directly on the bus, paying in cash, with a contactless credit or debit card or with a mobile device.

Here you have all the information about this payment system.

If you prefer to pay in cash, keep in mind that the maximum change allowed is the 20 euro bill.

About the Author

José Luis Sarralde

Journalist and traveler throughout his life, José Luis Sarralde is the founder of Guías Viajar, where since 2008 he has been capturing his travel experiences around the world, specializing in cultural and scenic destinations in Spain and Europe.

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  • Hello! I won't take the bus, it will be my parents and it's the first time they're going to Madrid. The question is, is there any type of bus or the same or what type of transportation is suggested to get back to the airport easily? Thank you!!

  • Hello, excuse me, if I go from the airport to Gran Via Street, will this bus leave me on that street or would I have to take another transportation?

  • Can I use this bus to get to Plaza Callao or do I have to get off somewhere special and then take the Metro?
    Can you go on the Metro with a suitcase or is it complicated by security issues? Thank you

    • Carlos, from Plaza de Cibeles, the last stop during the day, you can go to Plaza de Callao with a walk along Calle de Alcalá and Gran Vía, or you can take the metro or a bus. There is no problem in carrying a suitcase

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