The average bus between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Plaza de Callao takes 52 min and the fastest bus takes 42 min. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Plaza de Callao. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 20 minutes between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Plaza de Callao. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid Airport (MAD) is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Plaza de Callao at 7:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Cibeles and take an average of 52 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

42 min • 1 change

46 min • 1 change

45 min • 1 change

45 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Plaza de Callao. However, there are services departing from Madrid Airport (MAD) station and arriving at Plaza de Callao station via Cibeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Plaza de Callao bus services, operated by Empresa Municipal de Transportes, depart from Aeropuerto T4 station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Plaza de Callao bus services, operated by Empresa Municipal de Transportes, arrive at Cibeles station.
The distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Plaza de Callao is 12.3 km. The road distance is 29 km.
Empresa Municipal de Transportes operates a bus from Aeropuerto T4 to Cibeles every 5 minutes. Tickets cost €9–12 and the journey takes 55 min.