MADAirport Guide

Cercanías Train to Madrid Airport

The Cercanías suburban rail network connects Terminal 4 with major Madrid stations including Atocha and Chamartín.

Travel Time
25 min to Atocha
Fare
€2.60 single ticket
Frequency
Every 30 minutes

Terminal 4 Only

The Cercanías train station is located at Terminal 4 only. If you need to reach Terminals 1, 2, or 3, take the free shuttle bus between terminals or use Metro Line 8 instead.

C1Line C1

Direct service connecting the airport with central Madrid stations including Atocha (for AVE high-speed trains) and Chamartín.

Príncipe Pío
Atocha
Recoletos
Nuevos Ministerios
Chamartín
Fuente de la Mora
Aeropuerto T4
C10Line C10

Extended service to northwestern Madrid suburbs including Villalba, Las Rozas, and Torrelodones.

Villalba
Las Rozas
Pinar de las Rozas
Las Matas
Torrelodones
Chamartín
Nuevos Ministerios
+ more stops...

Key Connections

Atocha Station

Connect to AVE high-speed trains to Barcelona, Seville, Valencia, and more. Also Metro Lines 1 and 3.

Chamartín Station

Connect to trains heading north including to San Sebastián, Bilbao, and international services.

Travel Tips

  • Cheaper than Metro for airport travel (no airport supplement)
  • Less frequent than Metro - check schedules in advance
  • Ideal if coming from or going to Atocha for AVE connections
  • Buy tickets at station machines or use rechargeable Tarjeta Multi
  • Platform is located below T4 - follow Cercanías signs