The average train between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Palacio Real takes 35 min and the fastest train takes 32 min. The train runs at least 8 times per hour from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Palacio Real. 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 Palacio Real. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid Airport (MAD) is at 12:42 PM which arrives into Palacio Real at 1:15 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.

34 min • 1 change

33 min • 1 change

33 min • 1 change

32 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Palacio Real. However, there are services departing from Madrid Airport (MAD) station and arriving at Palacio Real station via Nuevos Ministerios. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35 min.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Palacio Real train services, operated by Metro de Madrid, depart from Aeropuerto Madrid Barajas T4. Metro station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Palacio Real train services, operated by Metro de Madrid, arrive at Principe Pio station.
Book your Madrid Airport (MAD) to Palacio Real train tickets online with Metro de Madrid.
The distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Palacio Real is 13.2 km. The road distance is 22 km.
You can take a subway from Aeropuerto Madrid Barajas T4. Metro to Palacio Real via Nuevos Ministerios and Principe Pio in around 48 min.