➤ the MADRID airport TRAIN 🚇

[@charbelayoub8937]

Just got back from Madrid and Malaga, and wanted to let you know that your videos were so helpful. I had a tight schedule and the previews you gave us (especially the hint about the contactless payment from MAD T4 to Atocha) was priceless. Thanks so much for your videos!

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

We're so glad to hear that, Charbel!

[@lezlier.6679]

So you don't have to specify the # of tickets, you just tap your card at the turnstile and walk through?

[@drock9013]

Muchas Gracias Tony. Nobody ever talks about taking the Circanias from Madrid airport to the heart of the city. We have been traveling to Spain regularly (25+ times) for over 2 decades. Just a few years ago we discovered how easy and quick it was to take the train instead of the subway. We usually stay near SOL so transfer at Chamartin to a train that stops in SOL. No one who does tourist videos talks about this much if at all and I don't know why. I thoroughly enjoy your videos which are very informative. I just recently discovered this channel after struggling with your Spanish language channel as my Spanish is not very good but improving daily. Keep up the good work!

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hello there, many thanks for you email and be very welcome to the channel. The airport train is also our favorite option to leave the airport. So many people focus exclusively on the metro, as if there weren't other alternatives. With the launch of free bus line 001, if we are staying along the Gran Vía and are travelling with cabin-size luggage, we take the train and then the 001 to our accommodation. Couldn't be simpler and cheaper. All the best!

[@euroschmau]

Watching this in T4, you really helped me get to Chamartin, gracias!

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Great to hear that, have a safe trip, David!

[@stuartwatson4229]

Thanks

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

That's very kind of you, Stuart.

[@hhshelly]

Thanks!

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Very kind of you!

[@redouaneredouane8921]

Your vidéos are very very interesting.tanks so Munch sir

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Great to hear that, thank YOU.

[@colinmay7857]

Many thanks from New Zealand. We are arriving to Spain to make the caminp

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Have a great trip!

[@irmalaghadze4426]

I'm flying to Madrid on next Tuesday and found your video so helpful. Couldn't find needed information how to get from airport to aravaca by cercanias and accidently found your video and I'm so happy! Thank you!

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Great to hear that, Irma. On this afternoon's new video we'll be updating all the options to leave the airport.

[@yararevirtual]

The Channel's videos dealing with public transport are particularly useful! Always with detailed images of everything, you can't go wrong. LOVED the video 👏👏👏

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

That's super, Yara, thanks a bunch!

[@roxannejorolan3458]

I'm flying to Madrid tomorrow. Love all your videos!!!

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Great to hear that, Roxanne, have a lovely trip!

[@pete-bd5lj]

This video is super helpful

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Delighted to hear that!

[@koraXro]

Thank you so much. Im flying to Madrid tomorrow and a bit worried with travelling to Atocha

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

👍👍👍

[@RadDad303]

I haven’t been back to Spain in a few years because of COVID. I’m finally coming back in a couple of weeks with my toddler. Your videos are sooo helpful! I like being able to know exactly what to do and where to go when I land.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Glad to hear that, hope you have a super trip back in Spain!

[@mikkie505050]

I also tried your recommendations for eating got to 4 of them . Thanks tony amazing info and very clear instuctions🤗🤗

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Excellent!

[@ludmilaandr8793]

Thank you so much! Very helpful video when you have tight connecting trains. This saves a tonne of time. Gracias muchissimo!

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Our pleasure. We've just published an up-to-date video on the departure from the airport here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6KUnneIab17b5I

[@ltlarrow1]

thank you so much for the video. I will be going the opposite way Atocha to T4 (I am connecting to another flight on the way in), so I just have to reverse your instructions

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Exactly, just the other way around!

[@julioestorino4752]

Very useful. What machine do I use to get the "COMBINADO CERCANÍAS"??? The red one or the purple one???? How do I handle if I carry 2 suitcases some 20 Kg each??? Thanks

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Thank you, Julio. If you are entitled to the Combinado Cercanías, now you can scan the QR code on your ticket at the station entrance barriers to gain access to the station. We would never travel on a local train with two suitcases, it is one of the mistakes we talk about on this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooXYZJ2CppWahs0

[@Ellucho09642]

Buena información. Gracias Tony

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

¡Gracias a ti!

[@anthony18francis15]

Excellent content, very helpful and informative…Gracias

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Thank you, Anthony!

[@Mralism]

Very useful..

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

👍

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

👀👀👀 UP TO DATE PRICES [2023]: Price of the fare from the airport to Atocha Station: 🚆 2,60€ + 🎟️ 0,50€ (the price of the reusable Renfe&Tú card). The Madrid Airport METRO ➡️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHnGimyqf7uphKs

[@Young-vn3tn]

I am planning to visit Madrid in September. Thank you very much for all the great information. After watching your video, I decided to book my hotel near Atocha station because it looks convenient to get to from the airport and continue my train trip to Zaragoza from there. Thank you!!!

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hello there. Staying near Atocha can be very convenient. All the best!

[@animo555]

this is very detailed!👌

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Thank you!

[@deif_harb9512]

Thank you

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

👍

[@karecruz2771]

Thanks again for the great video! Staying at Riu Hotel, what will be the best option coming from our OUIGO speed train trip from Barcelona?

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Great hotel, Kare. You could take metro line 1 to Sol and change to metro line 3, that will take you to Plaza de España, where your hotel is. Or, if you are traveling with luggage, you could take a taxi or ride sharing service.

[@OGLewbaby]

Hola Tony! I am heading to Spain in a few weeks and I am flying into Madrid to start my adventure. I am wondering, which method is best to get into the city? Train (Renfe) or Metro? I am staying near the Callao Metro station, and I have watched your 3 videos on the Metro, the Renfe train, and how to get to Callao (Puerta del Sol/Gran Via) and wondered what is your preferred and most cost effective method of getting into that area. Thank you for all of your wonderful videos! They have helped me SO MUCH with planning my vacation and helping me feel more confident as a solo traveler in Spain.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hi, if you are traveling with luggage, we would take a ridesharing service. If you are traveling just with cabin luggage, train to Atocha and free bus line 001 to Callao. All the best.

[@margaretyu9025]

Thank you very much for this video. I am planning to go to Spain. I see on your screen "Atocha". Is that the same as Madrid-Puerta de Atocha?

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hi Margaret, it is. See also the following short video: kzbin.infoNPlLu2_IZRw

[@callanswaim-fox5982]

Thank you so much for your help! Is it okay to have luggage on these trains?

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Thank you. It is ok, but we don't recommend it for the reasons explained here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGS8ioRqpdBpd9U

[@CK-ks5yv]

Great information on traveling from the airport. I want to travel to Toledo upon arrival. Is the train a better option than the metro to connect at Atocha?

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Thank you. The train is the best choice, it will take you directly to Atocha. If you go by metro, you will have to change lines.

[@ZisisKardianos]

Muchas Gracias Tony but I have a question for you if you don't mind. We want to take the train from T4 terminal to Barcelona. We want to pay for my tickets in advance since I believe this way will cost us less plus we want to avoid the extra hassle of the vending machines. We are a couple travelling from Greece. I'm not sure if the train stops first to Atocha station and then I have to switch train for Barcelona. The Omio app that I'm using doesn't have clear instructions. I know that the train goes as far as Barcelona-Sants and from there I'll have to get a different train to Gracia station. I would appreciate it if you could help me with that. Thanks!

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hi Zisis, you can see here our most recent video on how to travel between Madrid and Barcelona: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqjGhYelgst1rrc Trains depart from Atocha station. You will have to reach Atocha station with the airport train. Check out this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4rZhqFjqK-rkJY depending on the company you are traveling with, the local train might be free. We advice everyone to buy their train tickets at the website we present here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4rUq2dno5qEpJY All the best!

[@ZisisKardianos]

Hi Tony, these videos were most useful. I just booked my tickets using the link to Trainline under the last of your video you recommended. I guess the PNR reference number can be used for the Combinado Cercanias service. I now go to watch some more of your videos for Barcelona and Madrid. Chau for now! @@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

@@ZisisKardianos to use the Combinado Cercanías you need to use the QR code on your ticket.

[@gabrielstevens3884]

If you pay by contactless at the barrier can I use the same contactless card for more than 1 passenger?

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Yes, you can.

[@juannieto8807]

Tony si tengo salida de Atocha- Barcelona por Ouigo. Puedo aún usar combinado cercanías gratis del aeropuerto- Atocha?

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Juan, no es válido en Ouigo. Puedes ver la información de este vídeo en español aquí: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKS8gomFjpaFfZI

[@Daniel.93]

Hello, I will visit Madrid in two days. Can I use the Tourist Metro Ticket for 2 days to get to the Chamartín Station by Train C-1 or C-10 or do I need the Single Ride Ticket?

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

According to the information on the official website, with the Tourist Metro ticket you can use the local trains within the city of Madrid.

[@northbankgooner6126]

Great video, I am travelling to Madrid from London, then onto Sevilla by train so this really helps with the transfer to Madrid Airport. One thing I just found out is Renfe allow complimentary travel in Madrid using their trains as I have bought a long distance ticket from Atocha to Sevilla. Is this correct? And if so do I only need to show my Madrid to Sevilla train ticket on my phone to the ticket inspectors? Rather than buy a ticket from the machine. Edit I see you covered this later in your video. I will need to go to a ticket machine and look for combinado cercinias. Will I then need to scan my phone or enter a ticket number?

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hello, yes, you are correct, we talk about "combinado cercanías" on this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4rZhqFjqK-rkJY And on the train section of this up-to-date video on how to leave Madrid airport kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4PNqoqBjcR7rLc we show you how to validate your trip with the combinado cercanías. All the best!

[@maritzagallagher8324]

Hi, I like your channel, one question, I’m arriving at T4 terminal and my friend is arriving at T1 the same day, and we are going to Atocha, where is better for us to meet, and go to take the express train to Madrid, please help us

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Maritza, ask your friend to take the free shuttle bus to T4 and meet him in front of the ticket machines at the railway station on T4.

[@maritzagallagher8324]

Thank you so much, we are on our way to Atocha, so useful your information!! Great job 👍🏼😊

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

@@maritzagallagher8324 have a great trip!

[@maritzagallagher8324]

@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Thanks 🙏🏼

[@nupursingh1686]

Hi Tony, the Combinado cercanías link is no longer working. Can you please share the revised link?

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Thanks for the warning, Nupur, that is RENFE for you, always deleting pages. We have been unable to locate that information elsewhere, so if we can help you with any information, let us know!

[@joeduenas2016]

Saludos is there a train go to Sarria from Madrid?

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Most definitely not on the airport train. But yes, there is a train from Chamartín station, you can take times and prices at the Trainline here prf.hn/l/6b1N4Qa

[@akashdeeproy6341]

What is the best way to go to Santiago Bernabeu from MAD airport?

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Using the airport train you could travel to Nuevos Ministerios and walk 15 minutes. The best way would be a taxi or VTC, details here kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6KUnneIab17b5I

[@alexpritchard349]

Is this also where you would buy the Multi Card/Tourist Tickets? I assume that could be purchased by clicking the "Tarjeta Transporte Público" button, but can you confirm that? Thank you.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Alex, the Multi Card cannot be used on the airport train. On our video on the airport metro we explain how to purchase the Multi Card: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHnGimyqf7uphKs

[@sunshiner9204]

Hello! Can we get from the airport and take a train from the airport straight to Sevilla?

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

No, you can't. You need to go to Atocha station.

[@enzomontone7900]

I’ll arrive to Barajas airport and I have to reach the chamartin station by renfe cercanias to take an OUIGO train to Valencia. the renfe cercanias train from the airport to chamartin is free? Is it included in the OUIGO reservation? if it is included where do I take the 5 numbers code? On the ticket reservation I just have the reservation code

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Ouigo tickets don't entitle to the "combinado cercanías" gratuity.

[@deradjsalaheddine5028]

Hello Thank you verry much for these vidéos Can we bay à 10 Journey ticket for the train ?

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hello, Deradj, I guess you could, but you won't make much use of it while in Madrid unless you have a very specific need to take the train.

[@tantrumxp]

I have a Renfe train ticket that leaves from Atocha. I have a Cercanias included in the ticket. How do I claim it? do i scan at the ticket machine? or at the entrance to the train to Atocha?

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eorPnX-tadyGiZY

[@sgt.pepper4274]

thx for a great video. I'm arriving in terminal 4 from an international flight from United States. I'm staying near Atocha Station, so the train looks like a great way to get there based on convenience and cost. Why use the ticket machine that's in Spanish that I can't read? Using a contactless credit card at the turnstile seems like the easiest and most convenient way to pay. thank you, again.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hello there, if you are arriving from the States your plane will land at T4S (you will have to reach T4 as explained here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hV7agJeVgrhqfdE ). We were at the airport a few days ago and forgot to check whether the English-language version of the machine is up and running, but you're absolutely right, the contactless card is the way to go. You can use the one single card to pay for several people traveling with you, if that's the case.

[@sgt.pepper4274]

@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal thank you.

[@DaBantot4]

Hello, we are staying across from Tirso de Molina. What is the best way to get there from the airport? Thanks in advance.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hello, you could take the airport train to Atocha and then take the metro line 1 to Tirso de Molina. You will need to buy separate tickets for the train and the metro and, even so, it will be cheaper (and faster) than using the metro directly from the airport to Tirso de Molina.

[@travel4119]

Watching this while on my last day and flying back to Dublin tomorrow. The signage inside airport is not service user friendly. A little disorganised. When Aer Lingus arrived in T4, I keep following the exit sign and no choice but to take the underground transfer tram. I ended in somewhere T1/T2 and exit the border control there and also took the Metro from there to main town Madrid.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

We were a bit confused. The only underground transfer train is from T4 to T4s. From T4 to T1/T2 you can only get by shuttle bus. See kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2HCXoOCaNN_m9U

[@lezlier.6679]

Is there an app you can do this online with?

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

No, there isn't.

[@geraldineperez7349]

Hola Tony! Can you please give me the best route for Terminal 1 to Hostal Art Madrid? Your videos are so useful!

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hello Geraldine, we'll be staying at the Art Madrid in a couple of months time. If you are not traveling heavy (otherwise, take a taxi), you could take the airport train to Atocha and change to metro line 1 to station Tirso de Molina, quite close to the hostal. All the best!

[@annaong9367]

Hi Tony. do we need to buy the metro ticket (wo the surcharge fee) from the airport itself or can we buy in Atocha station (to go to Gran via) if we are using the Train RENFE - metro option. thanks

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hi Anna, buy the metro ticket at Atocha, that way you will not pay the airport surcharge. All the best!

[@TheFletcher53]

Tony, we are landing in Madrid and then taking Ouigo to Barcelona. Did I understand that we can get a free ticket to get to Atocha? I really appreciate your videos.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

David, low-cost carriers such as Ouigo do not include the benefit of the free train.

[@TheFletcher53]

@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Once again Tony, I thank you.

[@davesaunders7080]

Check in advance if there is any construction/maintenance work on your line. In Aug 2019 we were trying to use C1 to go from MAD to Piramides station but due to construction we had to go by Metro rest of the way. We used the very ticket machines you featured to buy our tickets but they did not tell us in advance trip was not direct. We did not know why and due to language barriers found it very difficult to reroute. Thankfully we just had carry on bags to go on many detours. Had I known in advance I could not go direct I would have gone Metro taking the 3 different lines needed. Next time I will try again to use Renfe but will have plan B ready to go.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Thanks Dave. I would extend your valuable advice to many cities on earth. We've encountered ongoing construction work in Barcelona, to mention a Spanish city, or other European capitals. It can happen with the train, it can happen with the metro as well (Madrid is notorious for closing metro lines for long periods of time). Work tends to happen during the summer months. Having a plan B is always a great idea. As for the lack of support for tourists (information only in Spanish), it will never cease to amaze us how a country that receives so many tourists ignores their needs to such an incredible extent.

[@texinst8282]

Can I go to Barcelona from this train station

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Which train station?

[@ollizanussi4655]

Thank you for the great videos! Can you please give us the best route from Terminal 4 to Room Mate Alba (16 Calle de las Huertas) ? Is Renfe ticket also valid in regional (C3, C4) trains? Can we just change from C1/C10 to C3/C4, or do we need to buy new tickets?

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

You will need to combine train and metro to get you close to your hotel. - take the airport train to Atocha. - take metro line 1 to Antón Martín, close to your hotel. You will need to buy separate tickets for train and metro.

[@ollizanussi4655]

@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Thank you for the instructions! I think we will take a taxi this time.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

@@ollizanussi4655 perfect. It will cost you a fixed amount of 30€, with no extra charges.

[@hayd8946]

Thank you very much for the information🤲🇨🇦🇧🇷🇨🇦🇧🇷🤲🍊🍋🤲🇧🇷🇨🇦🍋🍊 how much is it for one month the cars for trains

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Thank you, Haydar. What do you mean by "cars for trains"?

[@araceliscarbonell587]

It is useful but nothing about costs

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Up to date prices IN the description of the video and IN the fixed comment below the video!

[@Ellucho09642]

very complicated

[@anthonymak5179]

I've a couple of questions 1. Does the contact less work with foreign credit card? 2. Does the nuevos ministerios station have the contact less card barrier too? Thanks so much

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hi Anthony. 1. Yes. 2. We haven't been to the station to check that out, but we assume that if there is a contactless reader on the point of entrance, there will be one on the point of exit. All the best!

[@anthonymak5179]

@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal thank you Tony