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Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Puerta del Sol / Atocha

Cercanías C1 (Terminal 4) 25–30 min

How to get from the airport to the city centre: time, fare and hours for each option.

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1. TrainCercanías C1 (Terminal 4)

   25–30 min

   Fare

   €2–€3

   Hours

   06:00–23:30· every 20 min

   Only from Terminal 4, direct to Chamartín, Sol and Atocha; from T1–T3 take the free shuttle bus to T4.

2. MetroMetro Line 8

   25–40 min

   Fare

   €5

   Hours

   06:00–01:30· every 5 min

   From T1-T2-T3 and T4 to Nuevos Ministerios, then change; the fare includes a €3 airport supplement.

3. Airport busExprés Aeropuerto (EMT)

   30–40 min

   Fare

   €5

   Hours

   24h· every 15 min

   Runs 24 hours to Atocha (to Cibeles at night); every 15–20 min by day, 35 min at night. Card on board.

4. TaxiTaxi (flat fare)

   25–40 min

   Fare

   €33

   Hours

   24h

   Fixed €33 to anywhere inside the M-30 ring, day or night, luggage included.

Fares and timetables change. Confirm with the operator before you travel.

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