The average train between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Almudena Cathedral takes 35 min and the fastest train takes 32 min. The train runs at least 8 times per hour from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Almudena Cathedral. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 10 minutes between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Almudena Cathedral. The earliest departure is at 1:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Madrid Airport (MAD) is at 12:22 PM which arrives into Almudena Cathedral at 12:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Nuevos Ministerios and take an average of 35 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

35 min • 1 change

4h 40m • 1 change

38 min • 1 change

38 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Almudena Cathedral. However, there are services departing from Madrid Airport (MAD) station and arriving at Almudena Cathedral station via Nuevos Ministerios. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35 min.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Almudena Cathedral train services, operated by Metro de Madrid, depart from Aeropuerto Madrid Barajas T4. Metro station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Almudena Cathedral train services, operated by Metro de Madrid, arrive at Principe Pio station.
Book your Madrid Airport (MAD) to Almudena Cathedral train tickets online with Metro de Madrid.
The distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Almudena Cathedral is 13.2 km. The road distance is 21 km.
You can take a subway from Aeropuerto Madrid Barajas T4. Metro to Almudena Cathedral via Nuevos Ministerios and Principe Pio in around 48 min.