How to connect between Barcelona airport and trains stations: Atocha and Chamartin located in the city centers.  

You are allowed to a free train ticket from/to Barcelona airport. R2 North Line.

Departures from the airport from 05:42 to 23:38.

 

Frequency: every 30 minutes.

Approximate journey time 22 minutes.

 

R2 Noth Line

Due to the second phase of construction work for the High-Velocity railway the vicinity of Sant Andreu Comtal station, the service to the airport is currently provided by line R2 Norte Aeropuerto - Sant Celoni / Maçanet Massanes

 

How to obtain free ticket:

 

Train ticket vending machines can be found in both the airport station and the stations in Barcelona Saints. There are five ticket machines at Barcelona Airport. If you are struggling to use the machine you should look out for somebody wearing a high visibility jacket - there is normally somebody manning the machines who can help you to use the machine and purchase your ticket.

You will need to enter: “CombinadoCercanias”: located in the left upper corner of your pdf ticket or a barcode. Example :

 

Where to Catch the Barcelona Airport Train

 

Airport Train Leaving From Barcelona Airport:
The entrance to the train station is in T2B. It can be reached via the same set of escalators that also lead to departures. Follow the signs for RENFE, along a covered bridge across the main road outside the airport. The train station is at the bottom of the stairs at the other side.

If you are arriving or departing from T1 you will not be able to walk to or from the train station. It is necessary to catch one of the free shuttle buses that run between the train station and T1.

Airport Train From Estacio Sants (Barcelona Sants) In The City Centre:
Estacio Sants is a large train station located at the top of Avenida Roma. It has many platforms and ticket booths. Therefore it is worth arriving in plenty of time to ensure that you have enough time to find your platform.

How to connect between Madrid airport and trains stations: Atocha and Chamartin located in the city centers.  

 

 

How to obtain free ticket:

 

Train ticket vending machines can be found in both the airport station and the stations in Madrid. There are five ticket machines at Madrid  Airport. If you are unsure on how to use the vending machine, please look for an official staff member wearing a high visibility jacket - there is normally somebody manning the machines that can help.

You will need to enter in the 5 digit pass code called “CombinadoCercanias” which is located in the left upper corner of your PDF ticket (example below).  You may also be able to scan the barcode to retrieve your ticket.

  

The C1 Train is a modern suburban train line that connects Terminal T4 with several key locations in Madrid including Chamartin, Nuevos Ministerios, Atocha and Principe Pío.

Estimated travel time: 11 minutes to or from Chamartin.

Line C1 of Renfe Cercanías runs from Terminal T4 of Madrid-Barajas airport to the city centre.

The Aeropuerto T4 station has wider turnstiles than usual to allow for luggage, and ticket machines selling all Renfe products.

 

If your flight does not already arrive at Terminal T4, please use the below map for your connection options:

 

You may also choose the subway instead of the train; however this is a more lengthy option and requires a connection at Nuevos Ministerios station.

Metro line 8 runs from all the airport terminals to Nuevos Ministerios station in central Madrid.

Estimated travel time: 12-15 minutes to Nuevos Ministerios.