TDudette

Hi All, I'm planning transportation to and from Madrid airport to my hotel and need some advice. My hotel is NH Paseo del Prado and is almost directly across from the Prado.

DH (rip) and I almost always took a shuttle or a cab because we were so tired and didn't regret spending the extra money. I saw an Airport shuttle service under the Viator link and am wondering if anyone has used it. €31 looked like about the same price as a cab.

Any advice? Thanks, TDu

jelopez33

TDudette:
We are used to the bus, with stops at Cibeles and Atocha, which costs 5 euros per person . For us works nicely.

No dobts you will receive more info from other persons.

Enjoy your visit!

BigRuss

What about the Recoletos line from the airport to Atocha?

TDudette

Thanks jelopez33 and BigRuss, but I'm looking for door to door service. Required by some physical limitations.

BigRuss

ACK, was wondering about that but didn't want to assume.

Dunno anything offhand, sorry. Maybe kimhe does. Otherwise, google google google.

danon

We always take a taxi... about 30-32 euros.with a surcharge.
there is airpot surcharge...it is not a rip off

julia_t

I'm going to Madrid next week, and there is the Airport Express which runs every few minutes with 3 stops, including Cibeles and Aticha, as mentioned above by jelopez33.

There is also the Aerocity shuttle service, which picks you up and delivers you direct to your hotel for a total of 23 euros for up to 3 people. However the big disadvantage with this is you may end up having to wait for other passengers.

I am told a taxi shouldn't cost more than 25 euros to the part of town you are travelling to.

I'm staying near the Palacio Real and am planning on a combination of bus and metro.

kybourbon

I think DD always used Aerocity when she lived in Madrid. That's been 8 years ago so things may have changed.

http://www.aerocity.com/en

danon

yes, the meter may read 25 euros, but there is airport surcharge ..about six euros.
Also, the ride froM. Terminal 4 is a bit longer and traffic might play a role.

ribeirasacra

The full information about taxi fares between Barajas Airport & Madrid:
http://www.aena-aeropuertos.es/csee/...1237554330997/
Forget what the others have posted your fare will be a flat €30.
Here is the link to the public shuttle buses: http://www.aena-aeropuertos.es/csee/...=1237554327072

danon

Flat 30 euros for taxi?
In Oct, we went from Salamnca to T2, there was very little traffic...
With the surcharge , it came to 23euros.
http://www.madridtaxicabs.com/English/Tariffs/

ribeirasacra

also if you want there are several apps which will help you ensure your are not ripped off.
http://moneysaverspain.com/taxis-in-spain/
I also recommend you read the advice about the Official Claims Forms in Spain.

TDudette

Thanks to all. Just what I needed to know. Signing off, TDu

lincasanova

Yes, it is a new flat fee of 30E. Some tax companies are complaining it is too high and will deter passengers from taking them.It was not a popular decision.

Bus 5E plus taxi ( 5-8) to your hotel door. The bus stops in the SAME place the taxis wait so there is not more distance there. However, you must pay for luggage carts now at Barajas. You put a coin in a machine and then the machine gives you a metal thing to put in the cart.

Not sure if it takes credit cards. Another unfortunate decision at the airport.

I used to think they were sooooo considerate here with all the free carts.