The average train between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Cercanías Madrid takes 32 min and the fastest train takes 28 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cercanías Madrid. 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 Cercanías Madrid. The earliest departure is at 9:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid Airport (MAD) is at 6:20 PM which arrives into Cercanías Madrid at 6:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Nuevos Ministerios and take an average of 32 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cercanías Madrid. However, there are services departing from Madrid Airport (MAD) station and arriving at Cercanías Madrid station via Nuevos Ministerios. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32 min.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cercanías Madrid train services, operated by Metro de Madrid, depart from Aeropuerto Madrid Barajas T4. Metro station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cercanías Madrid train services, operated by Metro de Madrid, arrive at Nuevos Ministerios station.
Book your Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cercanías Madrid train tickets online with Metro de Madrid and Renfe Cercanias.
The distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Cercanías Madrid is 11.6 km. The road distance is 19 km.
Metro de Madrid operates a subway from Aeropuerto Madrid Barajas T4. Metro to Nuevos Ministerios every 10 minutes. Tickets cost €1–3 and the journey takes 21 min.