Transfers in Madrid

Transfers in Madrid

Madrid is Spain’s capital and is served by Barajas Airport. Transfer options include official taxis, a flat-fare airport bus and private van and driver services.

Madrid taxi fares

• Madrid Airport ↔ anywhere inside the M-30: fixed fare of about €33, day and night
• Outside the M-30: the meter runs, with a minimum of about €22 for the first 9 km from the airport
• City meter in 2026: about €1.40 per km (tariff 1) and €1.60 per km (tariff 2)

The fixed airport fare has no supplements and includes luggage and up to 4 passengers. A taxi between Sol and the airport takes about 25 to 40 minutes.

Madrid airport bus

The Exprés Aeropuerto bus 203 costs a flat €5 and links Atocha and Cibeles with terminals T1, T2 and T4. It runs every 15 to 20 minutes by day and takes about 30 to 40 minutes.

Private vans and drivers in Madrid

Private van companies suit families and small groups. One lists the airport to central Madrid at about €65 for 1 to 3 people and €79 for 4 to 7. Train station runs start at about €50. Drivers can also be booked by the hour for weddings and business days.

Planning more of Spain? See our Spain transfers overview. Private vans can be booked online or by WhatsApp in advance, and some carry pets, bikes and skis.

Going on to Portugal? Long-distance transfers link Madrid with Lisbon and Porto.