➤ how to travel from MADRID airport ✈️ to the centre of Madrid 2024 | with PRICES #153
Summary
TLDRThis 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.
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