Airport Express Bus
The yellow Airport Express bus provides 24/7 service between Madrid-Barajas Airport and the city center, including Atocha station.
Travel Time
35-40 min to Atocha
Fare
€5 single ticket
Frequency
Every 15-20 minutes
24/7 Service
The only public transport running all night to the airport
Daytime Route (6:00-23:30)
Airport T1
StartAirport T2
+2 minAirport T4
+10 minO'Donnell
+25 minCibeles
+35 minAtocha
+40 minNight Route (23:30-6:00)
Airport T1
StartAirport T2
+2 minAirport T4
+10 minCibeles
+30 minNight service terminates at Cibeles. Atocha is not served overnight.
Payment Methods
On the Bus
- • Cash (exact change preferred)
- • Contactless card payment
- • Mobile payment (Apple/Google Pay)
In Advance
- • EMT Madrid app
- • Airport information desks
- • No pre-booking required
Bus Stop Locations
T1
Ground floor, Arrivals area
T2
Ground floor, near Arrivals
T4
Ground floor, Arrivals Hall
Atocha
Outside main entrance
Travel Tips
- Look for the distinctive yellow buses marked 'Exprés Aeropuerto'
- Buses have luggage storage space underneath
- WiFi available on board
- Air-conditioned for comfort year-round
- Best option for late night/early morning arrivals when Metro is closed