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Summary

This video by Tony Gálvez from Road Trip Spain and Portugal provides an extensive guide to navigating Madrid Airport (Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid Barajas) and choosing the best transportation options to the city center. The video covers everything from the layout of the airport's terminals to detailed instructions on using the metro, buses, trains, taxis, and ridesharing services. It includes tips on buying tickets, navigating the terminals, and handling luggage. Special attention is given to ensuring safety against pickpockets and optimizing travel costs, making this guide essential for both new visitors and seasoned travelers to Madrid.

Takeaways

• 🛫 Madrid's main airport, Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, is well-connected to the city center via various modes of transportation including metro, train, buses, taxis, and ridesharing services.
• 🛬 The airport has four main terminals (T1, T2, T3, T4, and T4S), with T4 and T4S being more modern and separate from the older terminals.
• 🚘 Taxis offer a flat rate of €33 to the city center (within M-30) regardless of the number of passengers or luggage.
• 🚗 Ridesharing options like Bolt, Cabify, and Uber operate with dynamic pricing but often offer cheaper fares than taxis.
• 🚌 The Airport Express Bus Line 203 runs 24 hours a day, directly connecting the airport to key points in Madrid, including Atocha station.
• 🛩 The metro service from the airport requires a Multi card for ticket purchases, with a surcharge for any trips starting or ending at airport stations.
• 🚨 Renfe's Cercanías trains connect the airport to central Madrid through lines C1 and C10, with contactless payment options available for convenience.
• 🚇 Local bus lines 101 and 200 offer alternatives to reach the city without paying the metro surcharge, suitable for those familiar with Madrid or traveling light.
• 🚍 For travelers arriving at Terminal 4S, a free train shuttle is necessary to connect to T4 for further transportation options.
• 🛠 The script introduces a practical tool, guiding viewers through choosing the best transportation option based on their terminal, luggage, and budget.

Q & A

What is the official name of Madrid's main airport?

The official name of Madrid's main airport is Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid Barajas, also known simply as Aeropuerto de Barajas.

How many terminals does Madrid Airport have?

Madrid Airport has five terminals arranged around its four runways.

If my flight arrives at T4S, how do I access public transport?

If your flight arrives at T4S, you will have to take a free train to T4 to access public transport options, as T4S is an isolated terminal.

What is the name of the Madrid metro line that connects the airport?

The Madrid metro line that connects the airport is the pink line 8, also known as the airport line.

What is the recommended ticket option for using the metro or bus in Madrid?

The recommended ticket option is the Metrobus 10 Journeys ticket, which allows 10 journeys on the metro or bus and can be shared.

How much does the airport surcharge cost when using the metro?

The airport surcharge costs €3 each way when using the metro, so a total of €6 for a return trip.

What are the two lines of Madrid's metropolitan trains that serve the airport?

The two lines of Madrid's metropolitan trains that serve the airport are C1 and C10.

How can I pay for my journey on the airport train?

You can pay for your journey on the airport train by purchasing a ticket from a machine, using a contactless card at the barriers, or using a Renfe&Tú card.

What is the cost of a single ticket to the center of Madrid on the airport train?

A single ticket to the center of Madrid on the airport train costs 2.60€, with an additional 0.50€ if you need to purchase a Renfe&Tú card.

How much does the Airport Express bus line ticket cost?

The Airport Express bus line ticket costs €5, and it is only valid on the airport express line.

What are the two local bus lines from the airport?

The two local bus lines from the airport are line 101 and line 200.

What is the flat rate for a taxi from Madrid Airport to within the M-30?

The flat rate for a taxi from Madrid Airport to within the M-30 is 33 euros per car.

Outlines

00:00

🛫 Introduction to Madrid Airport and Transportation Guide

The video begins with an introduction to Madrid Airport, officially named Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid Barajas, highlighting its size and complexity. The host, Tony Gálvez, outlines the purpose of the video, which is to ease the process of navigating from the airport to Madrid's city center by providing a detailed transportation guide. The guide will cover the layout of the airport's terminals, the various public and private transport options available, and step-by-step instructions for catching these transports from different terminals.

05:07

🚇 Detailed Guide to Using the Metro from Madrid Airport

This section focuses on the metro options available at Madrid Airport, which includes two stations on the pink line 8, serving different terminals. A detailed explanation is provided on how to navigate from the airport to various key points in the city via the metro, including necessary transfers and the metro operating hours. The process of purchasing and using the Multi card, which is essential for metro travel, is also elaborated, including costs and operational details.

10:11

🚆 Guide to the Airport Train Service

The video explores the train services available from Madrid Airport, specifically from Terminal 4. It details the train lines C1 and C10, their routes, and major stops, including connections to high-speed train routes and other transport hubs. The segment also includes instructions on purchasing train tickets from machines, using contactless payment, and the benefits of the Renfe & Iryo combination offer for high-speed train passengers.

15:13

🚌 Overview of Bus Services from Madrid Airport

This part of the video covers the airport express bus service and other local bus options. It provides practical details on the operation times, routes, and stops of the airport express line, as well as information on local bus lines 101 and 200. The segment highlights the costs, ticket purchasing process, and considerations for travelers with luggage, and briefly mentions the availability of long-distance bus services from a new terminal next to T4.

20:18

🚖 Taxi and Ride-Sharing Services from Madrid Airport

The video describes the taxi and ride-sharing options available at Madrid Airport, including the flat rates for taxis within the city limits and the dynamic pricing model of ride-sharing services. It compares the costs and conveniences of each option and provides specific instructions on where to find taxis and how to access ride-sharing services at the airport.

25:22

🔍 Navigating Terminal-Specific Transportation Options

This segment provides detailed, terminal-specific guidance on accessing various transportation options at Madrid Airport. It describes the logistical details of moving between terminals, locating metro stations, and using terminal transfer buses. Each terminal's available transportation methods are outlined, including metro, train, bus, taxi, and ride-sharing services, with emphasis on ease of access and navigational tips.

30:27

🌍 Final Tips and Recommendations for Travelers to Madrid

The concluding part of the video offers final advice on transportation choices based on the traveler's needs, such as comfort, budget, and destination within Madrid. It emphasizes security precautions against pickpockets, introduces a new tool for choosing the best transportation method from the airport, and highlights the availability of the channel's Madrid walking tours and other resources to enhance visitors' experiences in Madrid.

Keywords

💡Madrid Airport

Madrid Airport, officially known as Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, is the main international airport serving Madrid, Spain. It is a key transportation hub and the busiest in the country. In the video, it is the starting point for various transportation options to reach the city center, highlighting its significance in the travel experience for visitors to Madrid.

💡Public Transport

Public transport refers to vehicles and systems that transport passengers on a shared basis, available for use by the general public. In the context of the video, it includes the metro, airport train, airport express, buses, and taxis, which are all options for travelers to move from Madrid Airport to the city center, emphasizing the variety of choices and the connectivity of the airport to the city.

💡Terminals

Terminals in an airport context are the designated areas or buildings where passengers embark and disembark from their flights. The video discusses Madrid Airport's five terminals, emphasizing the need to know which terminal you arrive at, as it influences the available transport options and the steps required to reach the city center.

💡Metro

The metro, or subway, is an underground rail system that operates in urban areas, providing rapid transit for passengers. The video explains that Madrid's metro system, with its line 8, serves the airport and offers a connection to the city center, noting that travelers may need to transfer to other lines to reach their final destination.

💡Airport Train

The airport train is a specific rail service that connects the airport to the main train network of a city. In the video, the airport train at Madrid Airport is operated by Renfe and serves lines C1 and C10, providing direct access to major train stations like Atocha, which is important for passengers continuing their journey by high-speed train or wanting to reach central Madrid.

💡Tarjeta Multi

The Tarjeta Multi is a rechargeable smart card used for paying for journeys on public transport in Madrid. The video explains the process of purchasing and using this card to load tickets for the metro and bus, which is essential for travelers who wish to use public transport within the city.

💡Airport Express

The Airport Express is a dedicated bus service that provides direct transportation from the airport to the city center. The video mentions that line 203, known as Línea Expres Aeropuerto, offers this service from Madrid Airport to Atocha, highlighting its convenience and the fact that it operates 24 hours a day.

💡Long-Distance Buses

Long-distance buses are services that transport passengers over greater distances, often between cities. The video notes that Madrid Airport is connected to many long-distance bus lines that serve other cities in Spain, operating from a new bus terminal next to Terminal 4, showcasing the airport's role as a regional transport nexus.

💡Taxis and VTCs

Taxis and VTCs (ridesharing services, such as Uber in Spain) are private transportation options available from the airport. The video discusses the fixed rates for taxis within the city center (M-30) and the dynamic pricing of VTCs, offering a choice between regulated fares and potentially lower-cost ridesharing options.

💡Travel Guides

Travel guides are resources that provide information and advice for travelers, often including details on transportation, accommodation, and attractions. In the video, the host, Tony Gálvez, introduces himself as part of Road Trip Spain and Portugal and Travel Guides Spain and Portugal, indicating the educational and advisory role of the video in helping viewers plan their trip to Madrid.

💡Pickpocketing

Pickpocketing refers to the act of stealing from a person's pockets or bags without their knowledge, often in crowded public places. The video warns viewers to be extremely careful with their belongings while using public transport in Madrid, as pickpockets may target tourists, emphasizing the importance of personal security during travel.

Highlights

Madrid Airport, the busiest in Spain, offers various transportation options to reach the city center.

The airport is known as Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid Barajas, with the IATA code MAD.

Terminal 4 Satellite (T4S) is an isolated terminal not directly served by public transport.

A free airport shuttle bus connects Terminals T1, T2, and T3 to T4 for train access.

Madrid's metro system operates from 6:00 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., seven days a week.

The Tarjeta Multi is used to pay for journeys on the metro and bus in Madrid.

A special surcharge applies when using the airport metro line, valid only on the day of purchase.

Madrid's metropolitan trains, lines C1 and C10, connect the airport to the city with multiple stops.

Airport express buses, line 203, provide direct transport to Madrid's city center with various stops.

Local bus lines 101 and 200 offer connections to the metro system without the airport surcharge.

Long-distance bus services operate from a new bus terminal next to T4, improving the travel experience.

Taxis and VTCs (ridesharing services) offer competitive pricing and flexibility for airport transfers.

Each terminal at Madrid Airport has specific instructions for using various transport options.

A tool is introduced to help travelers choose the best transport alternative based on their needs.

Safety advice is provided, emphasizing the need to be vigilant with belongings while traveling.

Madrid walking tours are available as electronic guides for an optimized visit to the city's key areas.

Updated transport prices for 2024 are provided, with a commitment to update in the event of changes.

Transcripts

What you are seeing on the screen is Madrid  Airport, the busiest in Spain. And we are  

about to find out what are the different types  of transportation you can use to reach Madrid  

city center from the airport. We've traveled  through Madrid airport so many times that the  

challenge we faced was to make it easy for  anyone to understand what the best options  

are. It's been a huge effort. We've visited  the airport several times and we've spent  

many hours trying to device the most  helpful tool. But we finally got it:  

here's our hopefully very helpful guide  to transportation from Madrid airport.

Hola, ¿qué tal? Hello, I am Tony Gálvez from Road  Trip Spain and Portugal and Travel Guides Spain  

and Portugal, where we help you find the perfect  trip with practical information, insider tips and  

our very own travel guides. Yes, Madrid airport is  quite big, by European standards at least, and can  

be intimidating to the uninitiated. We hope that  when you finish watching this video you will feel  

much more at ease than when you started. There is  a lot of information you need to know to get out  

of the airport and as we take off, let's take a  look at the summary of the video and how we have  

organized this information. Firstly, you need to  know what the airport and its terminals look like.  

Secondly, you need to know about the different  types of transport that connect the airport to the  

city. Thirdly, you will want a step-by-step guide  on how to catch these transports at each of the  

airport terminals. Finally, we will end the video  with a new tool that will allow you to choose the  

best transport alternative in your case. Let's  start with the location. Madrid's only airport is  

located to the northeast of the city. Its official  name is Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid Barajas,  

and it is also known simply as Aeropuerto de  Barajas. Its IATA code is MAD. The airport  

has four runways around which five terminals  are arranged. Terminals 1, 2 and 3 are part of  

the same building and correspond to the original  older airport. Terminal 4 and Terminal 4 satellite  

opened in the 21st century and are located in  another part of the airport, separated from each  

other. We're going to have to go a little closer  to the terminals to review two important facts  

when planning your departure from the airport. If  your flight arrives at T4S you should know that  

public transport does not reach the the terminal,  as its name indicates, T4 satellite is an isolated  

terminal. To leave the airport you will have  to take a free train that will take you to T4,  

where you will collect your luggage and access  the different public transport options. We have  

a video on the channel where we explain in detail  how to get from T4S to T4. The second thing you  

should know is that if you arrive at terminals T1,  T2 and T3 and you want to take the airport train,  

you will have to go go to T4. The distance between  terminals T1, T2 and T3 and terminal T4 is too far  

to walk, so you will have to use a free airport  shuttle bus, which we will talk about later in the  

video. Having presented the terminals, here's  the good news: Madrid Airport is very well  

connected with the city's public transport and the  options for getting from the airport are abundant:  

the metro, the airport train, the airport  express, conventional buses, long-distance buses,  

taxis and ridesharing services. We will first  talk about each of these means of transport and  

then about each terminal and how to get to  each of these options. Let's start with the  

airport metro. There are two metro stations at  the airport. The pink line 8, the airport line,  

runs through both stations. The first station from  the airport is at T4 and serves those arriving at  

T4 and T4S. Departing from T4, there is a station  in the town of Barajas and then the line continues  

with a second station inside the airport, which  is at T2, and serves those arriving at T1,  

T2 or T3. Now let's see where you can travel  with the airport metro. We already know the  

first three metro stations from the airport. After  the airport, the next station is Feria de Madrid,  

followed by Mar de Cristal, where you can transfer  to line four; continue to Pinar del Río, Colombia,  

with a transfer to line nine, and finally Nuevos  Ministerios, the last station on the line,  

where you can transfer to lines six and 10. Nuevos  Ministerios is located north of the tourist center  

of Madrid, so it is very likely that your  accommodation won't be nearby. Therefore,  

if you choose to take the metro out of the  airport, you will almost certainly need to change  

to another line that will take you closer to  your hotel. Which line you need to change to will  

depend very much on where your hotel is located.  If you have any doubts, ask us and we will try to  

explain what would be the best combination of  lines in your case. The Madrid metro runs from  

Monday to Sunday from 6:00 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. Let's  see how to buy tickets to travel on the Madrid  

metro. To travel on public transport in Madrid  you need to have a Tarjeta Multi, a multi card,  

which is the support on which tickets are loaded.  In Madrid you pay for the journeys you make on  

the metro and the bus with this Multi card.  If you are not familiar with the multi card,  

we have a video on our channel explaining what  it is and how it works. Let's go to the machines  

to see how to buy the multi card and load the  tickets. The machines are clearly identified  

with the metro logo on the front. On the initial  screen select the English version of the page,  

then touch on purchase transport card. Next, you  need to choose the type of ticket to be loaded  

onto the multi card. There are several options.  Our recommendation is that you choose 10 Journeys.  

Now select Metrobus 10 Journeys. This ticket  allows you to make 10 Journeys on the metro or  

the bus. It can be shared. Each time one person  makes a journey, one credit is discounted from  

the total of 10. It is much cheaper than buying  a single ticket. As you will be using the airport  

metro line, you will have to pay a supplement  a special surcharge that you pay both when you  

leave the airport and when you return to the  airport. Basically, every time you get on or  

off the metro at the airport you will have to pay  this surcharge. Please not that the supplement,  

the surcharge, is only valid on the day of  purchase, so don't buy the surcharge now for  

the day of your return to the airport. You have  to buy a surcharge for each person traveling with  

you. As there are two of us I choose two and touch  on accept. On the next screen, you will see a  

summary of the purchase. You are buying the multi  card, which at the time of filming costs 2.50€;  

the 10 trip metrobus, which costs 6.10€; and  two airport surcharges, which cost €3 each,  

for a total of six. The metrobus 10 Journeys  costs 6.10€ because until the end of 2024 the  

government finances part of the fare. At the top  of the screen you can see the total price of the  

purchase. Tap on accept. If you want a purchase  invoice, click on yes, otherwise click on no. And  

now it's time to pay. You can pay with bank notes,  coins or bank card. When you have completed your  

purchase the multi card will appear in the tray  at the bottom of the machine. Take the card and if  

there is any change collect it too. If you already  have a multi card from a previous trip to Madrid,  

on the initial screen you will choose insert your  transport card and continue the same sequence as  

explained above. The only difference is that  you will not pay for the multi card. Don't  

get rid of your multi card, you can top it up with  tickets to move around Madrid. The cost of leaving  

the airport in 2024, per person, paying with a  metrobus for 10 Journeys, is 61 cents per ticket,  

plus the €3 airport supplement, a total of 3.61.  Remember that you will still have to spend €2.50  

to buy a multi card, which can be shared. If you  don't go out on the street, if you stay inside the  

stations, you will not have to pay every time you  change metro lines, you will only spend one ticket  

to go from the airport to your destination. Let's  see how to validate your ticket. To enter the  

metro station you have to bring your multi card  to the green reader next to the gates and wait  

for your ticket to be validated. If several people  are traveling together with the same multi card,  

it is very easy, as you can see in the image. The  person holding the multi card stands next to the  

reader, validates one person's ticket and repeats  the operation as many times as necessary. Let's  

talk about the airport train. There's only one  train station at the airport, which is located  

in terminal T4. Madrid airport is served by  two lines of Madrid's metropolitan trains,  

known as "cercanías", and operated by Renfe.  The lines are C1 and C10. The first station is  

located in terminal 4 of the airport. The train  leaves the airport and stops at Valdebebas. The  

next station is Fuente de la Mora. It continues  to Chamartin station, which is a starting point  

for highs-peed train routes to Castilla y León,  Galicia, Asturias, Valencia, Alicante and Murcia.  

It continues to Nuevos Ministerios, Recoletos  and Atocha, the main high-speed train station  

in Madrid. Méndez Álvaro station is next to one  of Madrid's main bus stations, Estación Sur de  

Autobuses. If you want to go to Estación Sur  de Autobuses you must take the train to Méndez  

Álvaro. Then Delicias, Pirámides and finally line  C1 completes his route at Principe Pío, while line  

C10 continues outside Madrid. The Madrid airport  train runs from Monday to Sunday from 6:00 a.m.  

to midnight, but it is essential that you check  the timetables on the date of your journey if you  

are taking the train at the beginning or the end  of the day. We'll show you how to buy tickets to  

travel on the airport train from the machines in  a second, but if you want to pay by contactless  

card, just look for a barrier with the sign  shown on the screen. Now approach your card  

to the reader at the top and enter. You will have  to repeat the same operation at the destination  

station, when you leave the station. The system  will calculate the distance traveled and debit  

your account with the amount of the journey. A  single card can be used to pay for the journeys of  

several people. You will need to tap as many times  as people are traveling with you. The advantage of  

this payment method is that you do not need to  buy a ticket and your journey will not cost you  

more if you pay by contactless card. If you want  to benefit from the "combinado cercanías", which  

is a Renfe and Iryo advantage for those taking  a high speed train in the next 4 hours, you will  

have to look for another type of barrier with a QR  code reader. All you have to do is to bring the QR  

code on your ticket and enter the station without  paying for your journey. Don't forget to watch the  

video where we give you all the information you  need to know about the combinado cercanías. Let's  

go to the machines to see how to buy tickets.  Renfe has two different types of machines,  

the ones you should use are the gray machines with  a red section and the words Renfe Cercanías on  

the upper part of the machine. The ticket for the  airport train is an individual ticket, you have to  

buy as many tickets as there are people traveling  with you. Select the English version, but not all  

options are translated, which is a shame. Select  Adulto Ida, we're going to buy a single ticket.  

On the next screen you will be asked if you want  to use your Renfe&Tú card. If you do not live in  

Madrid or have not been to Madrid before, you will  not have this card, so select no. Another message  

will appear telling you not to throw away the  Renfe&Tú card, as it is reusable. Click on yes. On  

the next screen you have to select the station you  want to travel to. Here we're going to illustrate  

how to get to Atocha, but the procedure is the  same for traveling to other stations. At the time  

of recording the video, and despite being one of  the most frequent destinations, the machine does  

not show Atocha on the initial screen, so we  must press the yellow Other stations. Type the  

first three letters of the name of Atocha station  until it appears and touch on it. You will see a  

summary of the purchase. If you want to buy more  than one ticket click on the corresponding button  

to select a larger number. And now it is time to  choose the method of payment, which can be cash  

or credit card. We choose to pay by credit card.  Once payment is complete, the ticket will appear  

at the bottom of the machine. In your hands, a  Renfe&Tú card loaded with a single ticket from the  

airport to Atocha station. You will have to have a  card for each person traveling with you. Once the  

journey is over do not throw the card away, you  can use it on their return trip to the airport,  

where you will not have to pay for the card again.  In 2024 a single ticket to the center of Madrid  

costs 2.60€, remembering that if you don't have  a Renfe&Tú card you will have to pay 50 cents for  

it, except in the case of payment by contactless  card, in which case you will only pay 2.60. Let's  

see how to use the airport train. First locate  the station entrance, which is just to the right  

of the ticket machines. Look for the word Renfe in  large letters. A panel will indicate the departure  

times of the next trains. To validate your journey  bring your Renfe&Tú card close to the reader,  

both when you enter the station and when you leave  at your destination. To get to the platform where  

you will catch your train, you will go down  an escalator or take a lift. Lines C1 and C10  

follow the same route to the center of Madrid,  you can take any train that is ready to leave  

the airport. As the airport is the first station  on the line you cannot go wrong. Hop on the train,  

sit back and relax, in less than 30 minutes you  should get from the airport to Atocha, if that's  

your destination. Madrid airport has an express  bus, line 203, known as Línea Expres Aeropuerto,  

Airport Express, which takes you directly to the  center of Madrid. In fact, it is the only bus line  

that leaves the airport and arrives in the center.  It has stops at T4, T2 and T1 arrivals, it departs  

from Madrid has a stop at O'Donnell, another at  Cibeles and finally arrives at Atocha. The airport  

express line runs 24 hours a day, from Monday  to Sunday. However, it is important to know that  

between 11:30 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. the Atocha stop  is not operational, so the bus only goes as far  

as Cibeles. The journey between the airport and  Atocha should not take more than 40 minutes. The  

buses are blue and carry a large Airport Express  sign in the side window. The ticket costs €5,  

there are no discounts, and that ticket is only  valid on the airport express line. Madrid public  

transport tickets are not valid on this bus. The  ticket is purchased from the driver who will give  

you a maximum change of €20. You can also pay  by contactless bank card by bringing it up to  

the reader to the left of the driver. The bus  is equipped with luggage racks, so you can take  

large suitcases on board. As it is a very popular  means of transport it can get crowded at stops,  

especially if you take it at T1, where it arrives  full of passengers who have taken the bus a T4  

and a T2. In addition to the express line, there  are two other local bus lines from the airport,  

line 101 and line 200. Line 101, which uses small  buses, departs from the town of Barajas, passes  

through terminals 2 and 1 of the airport and goes  as far as Canillejas, allowing you to connect with  

the Madrid metro outside the airport, avoiding  having to pay the surcharge for leaving the  

airport. Line 101 does not go as far as T4. If you  take 101 make sure you take it in the direction  

you want to go, if you want to go to Canillejas,  do not take the bus in the direction of Barajas.  

City bus line 200 departs from T4,stops at T2 and  T1, stops at Canillejas, and continues to the bus  

station at the Avenida de América interchange,  with connection to the metro and many bus lines.  

You can buy a ticket from the driver to travel  on lines 101 and 200, but be aware that he will  

only give you change if you pay with no more  than 5 euros. You can also pay for this journey  

with a contactless card, although you will pay  the full fare. A single ticket, the full fare,  

costs 1.50. If you have a metrobus 10 journeys  loaded on a multi card, that journey will cost  

you 0.61. To leave the airport by conventional bus  you don't have to pay the airport surcharge, which  

only applies to the metro. Lines 101 and 200 are  an interesting option for those who are already  

familiar with Madrid, do not travel with a lot of  luggage and want to transfer to the metro without  

paying the special airport surcharge. These two  lines are the only conventional buses in Madrid on  

which you can take large suitcases. Buses run from  6:00 a.m. to 11:45 p.m., but check the updated  

timetables as they may change depending on the day  of the week. And while we are on the subject of  

buses, and although the main purpose of the video  is to explain how to get to the center of Madrid,  

it's worth mentioning that Madrid Airport is  connected to many long-distance bus lines that  

take you to other cities in Spain. All these lines  operate from a new bus terminal next to T4. It's a  

new facility that gets rid of the chaos that used  to be in the past boarding outside T4. Most of the  

long-distance buses that stop at the airport only  stop here, at the terminal 4 bus station. In the  

part of the video where we explain how to get out  of the terminals we will detail how to reach the  

bus station. If you arrive at T1 T2 or T3 and want  to catch a long distance bus you will first have  

to travel to T4 using the green bus that connects  the terminals. Let's move on to taxis and VTCs,  

which is how ridesharing services such as Uber  are known in Spain. Taxis are one of the transport  

options for getting out of Madrid airport. Madrid  taxis are easy to recognize, painted white with a  

red strip on the front doors. What defines how  much you will pay for the taxis is whether the  

address you are heading to is inside or outside  Calle 30, better known as M-30. M-30 is one of  

Madrid's ring roads, within which you will find  the city center and all the neighborhoods we  

have recommended for accommodation in the city.  The fare from the airport to within the M-30 is  

a flat rate of 33 euros per car, at any time  of the day or night. The taxi driver cannot  

add any other amount above 33. Regardless of  the number of passengers, day of the week,  

time of the day or luggage, you pay 33. The cost  for journeys from the airport to outside the M-30,  

when the distance is less than 9.5 km, is a fixed  rate of €20. When the distance is more than 9.5 km  

you will pay €20 plus the meter reading. The above  fares apply both in the airport city and city  

airport directions. If you are not sure whether  your accommodation is inside or outside the M-30,  

do ask us. Each of Madrid's airport terminals has  a large well sign-posted taxi rank. In addition  

to standard taxis, Madrid's taxi fleet includes  large taxis carrying up to eight passengers. If  

you need a large taxi you can request it at the  taxi rank. Competing with taxis are the services  

known in Spain as VTCs, ridesharing services. At  the moment, the companies's operating at Madrid  

airport are Bolt, Cabify and Uber. As you know,  there are no fixed prices, the companies work with  

dynamic fares. Now you will see on the screen the  prices that the apps gave us for the airport to  

a Atocha station route at two different times  of the day. Even at the most expensive times,  

they were lower than the taxi fare, the €33  fixed rate. It is always worth comparing the  

fares charged by the different companies. The  advantage of VTCs are the lower prices; the  

disadvantage is that you will have to walk a bit  to get to the boarding points, as we will explain  

later in the video. We have already seen the  main transport options for leaving the airport,  

now let's look at the specific instructions  for each terminal. If you arrive at T1 you  

can leave with the airport express line bus,  with conventional buses 101 or 200, in a taxi,  

in a ride sharing service, by metro walking  to the station at T2, or you can take the bus  

to T4 to leave by train or long distance bus. As  soon as you pick up your luggage and go out into  

the public part of the airport, you will see signs  pointing you in the direction of public transport,  

it's all very easy. First let's go out of the T1  building. On one side you will find the taxi rank,  

on the other, the express line bus, first  of all, and the local bus stops 101 and  

200 a little further on. If you want to take  a hotel transfer, the stop is right in front  

of the express line bus stop. If you want to take  a Bolt, Cabify or Uber you'll walk straight ahead  

to the uncovered car park and here you will need  to check the instructions on your app to find out  

the car park module where the company operates.  Let's see how to get out of T1 by metro. While  

we show you the way on the screen, remember  that there is no metro station in T1, you  

have to walk to T2 where the nearest station is.  Here's some good news and some not so good news,  

which do you want first? The good news is that  the walk to the T2 metro station is very easy  

and well signposted, you cannot get lost.  The bad news is that it's long very long,  

so if you're traveling with a lot of luggage think  twice because it's a very tiring walk. [Music]

When you get to the metro station you'll see  that there are plenty of vending machines where  

you can buy your tickets, as well as a ticket  office staffed by a metro employee. Finally,  

to catch the bus to T4 you will need to go up to  the departures level and go to the external part  

of the terminal, where the bus stop is. You may  want to go to T4 to leave the airport by train  

or by long distance bus [Music] If you arrive at  T2, you can take the airport express line bus,  

conventional buses 101 or 200, a taxi, a ride  sharing service, the metro, or you can take  

the bus to T4 to leave by train or long-distance  bus. When you collect your luggage and exit to the  

public part of the airport, walk to the outside of  the terminal, you will see the taxi rank in front  

of you and if you cross to the other side of the  street, you'll come to the airport express line  

buses 101 on 200 and hotel shuttles. On one side  are the taxis, on the other are all of the above.  

If you are taking a Bolt, Cabify or Uber, you will  need to follow the directions on the app. To catch  

the metro you have to walk inside the terminal  following the signs. It is again quite a walk,  

but fortunately shorter than the one we took from  T1. The last big corridor leading to the metro  

station is exactly the same as the one we took  coming from T1. If you want to take the bus to T4,  

you will have to go up to the departures level  to catch the bus that is already going to T4. You  

will follow the same route as if you were taking  the metro, except that in the final corridor you  

will pay attention to the sign we show you on the  screen, which indicates the way to the bus stop.  

If you take the bus connecting the terminals on  the arrivals level it will take longer, as you  

will pass through T1 first. You will have to go  up to the departures floor to catch the bus that  

is already going to T4. Finally, let's depart from  T4. If you arrive at T4, you can leave by train,  

you can leave by metro, you can leave by taxi,  you can take the airport express line bus,  

you can take the bus to the other terminals,  you can take the conventional 200 bus line,  

you can take a Bolt, Cabify or Uber, or you can  take a long distance bus. Once you have your  

luggage and have reached the public part of the  airport, look for the signs pointing the way to  

all the transport alternatives. To exit by metro  or train, the way is very similar, go down a ramp.  

At the end of the ramp, to the right, there is  a booth where you can buy metro tickets from  

an employee. Keep walking until you reach the  entrance to the metro and train stations. The  

metro entrance is the first one on the left, and  the train entrance is just after it. If you walk  

straight ahead and exit outside the terminal you  will find first, on the right, the taxi rank; keep  

walking, if you turn left you will come to the  shuttle bus stop for the hotels near the airport,  

and the car rental companies outside the terminal;  turning right you will first find the express line  

stop, then the bus that takes you to the other  terminals, in case you need to change terminals,  

and finally the departure point for the 200 bus.  To get to the long-distance bus terminal or to  

take a Bolt, Cabify or Uber, you'll need to get  to the car park building, which is outside the  

main terminal. It is Well signed-posted. [Music]  At the end of the walkway connecting the terminal  

to the car park building, your path splits in  two. Go left to catch a ridesharing service,  

go right to reach the small bus station. We will  go to the bus station first and come back later  

to show you the way to the cars. To get to the  bus station you will have to walk quite a way,  

but the way is easy and very well signposted.  When you get to the terminal, look on the screens  

for the location of the departure point of your  bus, and rest until it leaves. Let's go back to  

the ride sharing services. Each company works  in a specific module of the car park. We are  

going to go here to the Uber point, but the rest  work in the same way. Our app tells us to go to  

floor four, and as soon as we exit the lift  we see the waiting area to the left. For the  

rest of the companies look for the parking module  that corresponds to the company you want to use.

And it is time to introduce you to our tool  to help you choose the best way to leave the  

airport. Let's get going. Are you arriving at  Terminal 4S? If no, continue to step two. If yes,  

take a look at the video 17 on the channel where  we explain how to get from T4S to T4 and continue  

to step two. Are you traveling with a lot of  luggage, in a family or group or with children or  

elderly people? If the answer is no, wait a second  till we get to step three. If the answer is yes,  

and for you, safety and comfort are a priority,  you can take a taxi, which will cost you €33,  

to the center of Madrid, or you can take a Bolt,  Cabify or Uber, which will probably be cheaper  

but work on dynamic pricing. If saving money is a  priority for you, watch video 128 on the channel  

and continue with step three. Are you heading  to the center of Madrid? If so, continue to  

step four. If the answer is no, ask us, there are  many transport options that can take you to your  

destination. If within the center of Madrid, you  are heading specifically to the Atocha region,  

you can take a taxi from terminals 1, 2, 3 or  4, which will cost cost you €33, or you can take  

a ride sharing service, which will probably  be cheaper but operate with dynamic pricing.  

Depending on the time of the day, they can be more  expensive or cheaper. You can take the airport  

express bus from terminals 1, 2 and 4, which will  drop you off at a Atocha station for 5 euros. Or  

you can take the airport train from T4. For  a cost of 2.60€ plus 0.50 for Renfe&Tú card,  

it will also drop you off at a Atocha station.  If you're heading to the region of the Puerta  

del Sol, you can take a taxi from terminals 1,  2, 3 and 4, which will cost you €33. Or you can  

take a ride sharing service, which operate with  dynamic pricing. You can also take the train from  

the airport at T4 to at Atocha, where you will  need to change to the C4 line of Madrid trains,  

which will take you to Sol station. The total  cost of the journey will be 2.60€ plus 0.50€  

for the Renfe&Tú card. If you're heading to the  region of the Gran Vía, you can take a taxi from  

terminals 1, 2, 3 or 4, which will cost you  €33, or you can take a ride sharing service,  

which operate with dynamic pricing. You can take  the metro from the airport, from terminals 2 or 4,  

which will take you to Gran Vía for 3.61 plus 2.50  for the multi card, and with several transfers.  

In video 69 we explain the combinations of metro  lines needed to get to each of the Gran Vía metro  

stations. Or you can take the train from the  airport at T4, which for 2.60 plus 0.50 cents  

for the Renfe&Tú card will take you to Atocha,  where if you are only traveling with hand luggage,  

you can take the free bus 001, which runs along  Gran Vía. In video 56 of the channel we explain  

how line 001 works. Finally, if you are going to  any other place in the center of Madrid that we  

have not mentioned so far, please ask us, so that  we can advise you as accurately as possible. Let's  

move on to the last piece of advice, take it very  seriously. In all the above mentioned transport,  

in all of them, be extremely careful  with your belongings. Madrid is a very  

touristic city and pick pockets love to take  advantage of tourists carelessness. Take care,  

even on the bus connecting the terminals. We  have made a video with some thoughts on this  

subject which we have already mentioned several  times and which we would like you to watch. On  

the way from the airport to your accommodation you  are particularly vulnerable. You may not know the  

city, you will probably be traveling with luggage,  and will need to be on your guard. The key tip:  

carry your passport, money and mobile phone in  a pocket that it is impossible to access. And if  

you don't think you'll have enough hands to take  care of each suitcase and an extra hand to hold  

on to in transport, choose a less risky form of  transport, such as taxis, even if they are more  

expensive. Madrid is a wonderful city, don't let  theft spoil your trip. So we're getting near the  

end of the video. During the video we have shown  the updated transport prices for 2024, but in the  

description of the video and in the first comment  we post we will update these prices whenever  

there are any changes. To help you optimize your  time in Madrid and make the most of your visit,  

we have published our very own Madrid walking  tours. They are electronic guides of our own  

that will take you through the most important  parts of Madrid, including food stops along  

the way. No need to rack your brains on how to  visit Madrid, we've done that work for you. Our  

series of Madrid walking tours are part of our  collection of walking tours dedicated to the  

most important cities in Spain and published  through our Travel Guide Spain and Portugal  

brand. As always, if you have any questions,  take advantage of the commentary box to ask,  

especially if you want to know how to get to  your hotel. If you're planning to visit Madrid,  

you are probably wondering which places you should  not miss. We' put them all together in a video  

that you should be seeing on your screen right  now, a video we invite you to watch because we  

think it will make your visit to Spain's capital  even better. We're waiting for you in that video.