The average train between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Plaza central takes 46 min and the fastest train takes 35 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Plaza central. 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 30 minutes between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Plaza central. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Madrid Airport (MAD) is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Plaza central at 11:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 46 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

5h 12m • 1 change

46 min • 1 change

46 min • 1 change

42 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Plaza central. However, there are services departing from Madrid Airport (MAD) station and arriving at Plaza central station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46 min.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Plaza central train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, depart from Madrid-Aeropuerto T4 station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Plaza central train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, arrive at Tres Cantos station.
Book your Madrid Airport (MAD) to Plaza central train tickets online with Renfe Cercanias.
The distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Plaza central is 15.7 km. The road distance is 26 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Aeropuerto T4 to Plaza central via Madrid Chamartín and Tres Cantos in around 44 min.