The cheapest and fastest buses from Madrid Barajas Airport to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
Cheapest price on Sep 14
$6
Average ticket price on Sep 14
$6
Fastest journey on Sep 14
30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 14
30 m
Buses on Sep 14
5
Distance
12 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid Barajas Airport to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid Barajas Airport to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes will cost around $6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
On Mon, Sep 14, we found 5 buses from Madrid Barajas Airport to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, including 5 direct services.
On Mon, Sep 14 the direct buses cover the 12 km distance in an average of 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 30 m .
On Mon, Sep 14 the slowest buses will take 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
9:00 PM0h30Madrid Barajas Airport9:30 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$61One-way0 transfers
8:00 PM0h30Madrid Barajas Airport8:30 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$61One-way0 transfers
6:00 AM0h30Madrid Barajas Airport6:30 AMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$61One-way0 transfers
9:00 AM0h30Madrid Barajas Airport9:30 AMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$71One-way0 transfers
4:00 PM0h30Madrid Barajas Airport4:30 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$71One-way0 transfers
9:00 PM0h30Madrid Barajas Airport9:30 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$61One-way0 transfers
9:00 AM0h30Madrid Barajas Airport9:30 AMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$71One-way0 transfers
8:00 PM0h30Madrid Barajas Airport8:30 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$61One-way0 transfers
4:00 PM0h30Madrid Barajas Airport4:30 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$71One-way0 transfers
6:00 AM0h30Madrid Barajas Airport6:30 AMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$61One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Madrid Barajas Airport to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid Barajas Airport to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $3 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $3, while a bus costs an average of $6.
Distance: 7 miles (12 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$6 Average price | $3 Average price Cheapest | $5 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 0m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 1m Average total duration 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid Barajas Airport to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid Barajas Airport to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes costing on average $6 (€5).
Other travel options to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes take longer:
Train takes on average 31m.
Tickets start at around $6 (€5) compared to roughly $5 (€4) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-1.67 (€-1.35). The journey takes 30m versus 21m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Madrid Barajas Airport to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator EMPRESA MUNICIPAL DE TRANSPORTES DE MADRID, S.A. | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator EMPRESA MUNICIPAL DE TRANSPORTES DE MADRID, S.A. | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator EMPRESA MUNICIPAL DE TRANSPORTES DE MADRID, S.A. | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator EMPRESA MUNICIPAL DE TRANSPORTES DE MADRID, S.A. | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator EMPRESA MUNICIPAL DE TRANSPORTES DE MADRID, S.A. | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator EMPRESA MUNICIPAL DE TRANSPORTES DE MADRID, S.A. | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator EMPRESA MUNICIPAL DE TRANSPORTES DE MADRID, S.A. | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator EMPRESA MUNICIPAL DE TRANSPORTES DE MADRID, S.A. | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator EMPRESA MUNICIPAL DE TRANSPORTES DE MADRID, S.A. | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator EMPRESA MUNICIPAL DE TRANSPORTES DE MADRID, S.A. | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator EMPRESA MUNICIPAL DE TRANSPORTES DE MADRID, S.A. | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 0h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator EMPRESA MUNICIPAL DE TRANSPORTES DE MADRID, S.A. | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator EMPRESA MUNICIPAL DE TRANSPORTES DE MADRID, S.A. | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator EMPRESA MUNICIPAL DE TRANSPORTES DE MADRID, S.A. | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator EMPRESA MUNICIPAL DE TRANSPORTES DE MADRID, S.A. | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator EMPRESA MUNICIPAL DE TRANSPORTES DE MADRID, S.A. | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator EMPRESA MUNICIPAL DE TRANSPORTES DE MADRID, S.A. | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator EMPRESA MUNICIPAL DE TRANSPORTES DE MADRID, S.A. | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Live departures
Madrid Barajas Airport to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid Barajas Airport to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes buses for today, Sunday, September 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0h10 | 5:00 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0h10 | 8:00 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
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![]() | 6:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0h30 | 6:30 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0h30 | 9:30 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid Barajas Airport to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
Buses from Madrid Barajas Airport to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes run on average 15 times per day, taking around 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) but you can travel from only $3 (€3) by train.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:00, the last at 21:30. The fastest bus covers the 7 miles (12 km) distance in 20m.
Distance 7 miles (12 km) |
Average bus duration 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 20m |
First bus 6:00 AM |
Last bus 9:30 PM |
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Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
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Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 49 days |
Bus providers: EMPRESA MUNICIPAL DE TRANSPORTES DE MADRID, S.A. from Madrid Barajas Airport to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena GrandesYou can travel by bus between Madrid Barajas Airport to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes with EMPRESA MUNICIPAL DE TRANSPORTES DE MADRID, S.A. for as low as $3 (€3). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Madrid Barajas Airport to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid Barajas Airport to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- EMPRESA MUNICIPAL DE TRANSPORTES DE MADRID, S.A.
- EMT Madrid is committed to universal accessibility, with all buses being low-floor and equipped with ramps for wheelchairs, a tilting system, and reserved spaces for people with reduced mobility.
- EMPRESA MUNICIPAL DE TRANSPORTES DE MADRID, S.A.
- One piece of hand luggage that fits in the overhead trays and one suitcase or holdall/backpack up to 20 kg are allowed free of charge.
- EMPRESA MUNICIPAL DE TRANSPORTES DE MADRID, S.A.
- Additional luggage up to 25 kg in a single piece can be added for a fee.
- EMPRESA MUNICIPAL DE TRANSPORTES DE MADRID, S.A.
- Small pets are allowed in suitable carriers, and guide dogs or assistance dogs with identifying tags are permitted.
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