Madrid airport (MAD) Airport Express: Atocha by day, Cibeles at night

Reviewed 16 October 2026 · A planning guide, not a journey time or live timetable.

This guide is for Madrid (MAD). Our Barcelona (BCN) guide does not apply here.

What the source says

• The Airport Express links Terminals 1, 2 and 4 with Cibeles and Atocha, and the airport service runs 24 hours.
• The stop hours above are city-end hours, not first or last departures from each terminal.

Source: EMT Madrid (official operator) · our own wording, no endorsement implied.

Our practical advice

• Plan a late arrival around Cibeles and a daytime arrival around Atocha.
• Confirm your terminal and final city stop, and plan the hotel transfer separately.

FAQ

Which terminals are served?

Terminals 1, 2 and 4, per the operator.

Are the stop hours departure times?

No. They describe the city stops, not each terminal's first or last bus.

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