The average train between Madrid and Barajas takes 24 min and the fastest train takes 21 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Madrid to Barajas. 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 20 minutes between Madrid and Barajas. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 6:20 PM which arrives into Barajas at 6:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid-Aeropuerto T4 and take an average of 24 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

37 min • 1 change

26 min • 1 change

21 min • 1 change

23 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Barajas. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Barajas station via Madrid-Aeropuerto T4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24 min.
Madrid to Barajas train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
Madrid to Barajas train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, arrive at Madrid-Aeropuerto T4 station.
The distance between Madrid and Barajas is 12.3 km. The road distance is 12 km.
Renfe Cercanias operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Madrid-Aeropuerto T4 every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €1–3 and the journey takes 15 min.