How to Get from Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) to Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) is about 13 km northeast of Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. Depending on your choice, the journey takes 16 minutes by taxi or private transfer and around 30–45 minutes by public transport.
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⚠️ Important Local Taxi & Arrival Tips
- Use only the official taxi ranks outside Arrivals; ignore touts inside the terminal offering fixed-price private taxis.
- On official taxis, the airport-to-Santiago Bernabéu ride is fixed at €33. If the driver turns on the meter, remind them it is a fixed fare.
- The €33 fee is per taxi, not per person, and no luggage or night supplement may be added.
- For ride-hailing apps, follow the app's directions to the VTC pick-up point in the car park; do not accept rides from drivers approaching you at the arrivals kerb.
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest option is Cercanías C1/C10 from Terminal 4 to Nuevos Ministerios (€2.60) plus one Metro stop on Line 10 (about €1.50), total about €4.10 per person. From T1/T2/T3, take the free airport shuttle to T4 first. Metro only from the airport costs €4.50–€5.00 per person including the €3 airport supplement.
A taxi or private transfer takes about 16–30 minutes depending on traffic. Metro Line 8 + Line 10 takes about 35–45 minutes, and Cercanías + Metro takes about 30–40 minutes from Terminal 4.
Yes, official taxis operate 24/7 from ranks outside every terminal. The fare to Santiago Bernabéu Stadium is a fixed €33 per taxi (up to 4 passengers), no extra charges for luggage or night.
Yes, contactless bank cards/phones work at Metro gates from 1 June 2026 and on the Exprés Aeropuerto bus. Taxis accept card payment. For Cercanías, buy tickets at machines or use a Renfe card.
A pre-booked private transfer or an official taxi is best because both go door-to-door and the €33 taxi fare includes luggage up to 4 passengers. Metro and Cercanías involve walking and transfers, which is harder with large bags.
No, Metro Line 8 runs roughly 06:00–01:30, with no night service. For night arrivals, use an official taxi or a pre-booked transfer, as the Exprés Aeropuerto bus runs 24 hours but ends at Cibeles at night, far from the stadium.
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