The average train between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Carabanchel Alto takes 1h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Carabanchel Alto. 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 Carabanchel Alto. The earliest departure is at 12:24 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid Airport (MAD) is at 6:16 PM which arrives into Carabanchel Alto at 7:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Nuevos Ministerios and take an average of 1h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 6m • 2 changes


1h 7m • 2 changes


1h 2m • 2 changes


1h 3m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Carabanchel Alto. However, there are services departing from Madrid Airport (MAD) station and arriving at Carabanchel Alto station via Nuevos Ministerios. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Carabanchel Alto train services, operated by Metro de Madrid, depart from Aeropuerto Madrid Barajas T4. Metro station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Carabanchel Alto train services, operated by Metro de Madrid, arrive at Plaza Eliptica station.
The distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Carabanchel Alto is 19 km. The road distance is 30 km.
You can take a subway from Aeropuerto Madrid Barajas T4. Metro to Carabanchel Alto via Nuevos Ministerios and Plaza Eliptica in around 57 min.