Getting to Madrid

Getting to Madrid is far simpler than you realise! Here we take the strain so that you can explore your options at your leisure:
  • Plane
  • train
  • Bus / Coach
  • Driving
As the capital of Spain, Madrid is the central hub to which all roads lead. There is even a plaque in the centre of Puerta del Sol to this effect, "Kilometro Cero"! Getting to Madrid is both simple and depending on how you travel "interesting" experience.

All Madrid Flights- Destinations, Airlines

By Air Also specialist air ticket features on: With the rapid rise of cheap and efficient low cost air travel the easiest and fastest way to get here is by commercial airline. Served by all the major airline alliances as well as an increasing number of low cost carriers why not take the strain out of the journey? This section has all you need to know about who flys where!

You can also find a list of all airline contact details and website details here: Airline contact details.

Trains to Madrid

By Train Madrid has three types of trains serving it from all over europe
  • International
  • National
  • Regional

Arrive in comfort without the stress of having to Drive. Daily trains arrive from European centres such as Paris and Marseilles.

Madrid By Road - Car or Coach

By Road Perhaps the slowest of options but one that allows you to retain flexibility as well as seeing the unique Spanish countryside on your way here. Directions and recommended stops for those arriving from both the North and East. Additonally here you can find everything you need to know about getting to Madrid on the National bus network.

Madrid Barajas Airport

Jetbridge Madrids modern airport has recently undergone a major upgrade befiting its status as the 6th busiest in Europe. Impeccably clean and bright you will probably start your Madrid experience right here!

This section includes:

  • Detailed information on how to get from the airport to the city centre by taxi bus or metro along with corresponding costs.
  • Terminal information depending on destination
  • & much more!

Air Madrid

Air Madrid was Madrids very own airline! In December 2006 their license was revoked by the Spanish aviation authority due to customer service levels and frequent schedule changes.

History, Fleet and Destination details of Madrids very own airline that was seen by many as a success story until its dramatic closure that stranded over 120,000 passengers.


If you already know how you´re going to get here try checking out how to get around Madrid whilst here!

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