Madrid Airport (MAD) to Valdebebas: complete transport guide

Valdebebas is Madrid's newest planned district — a master-planned business and residential zone built since 2007, home to the headquarters of major Spanish corporations (Telefónica, BBVA, Real Madrid's Ciudad Real Madrid training facility) and the 2026 Formula 1 Madring circuit. It sits just 3 km south of Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, OUTSIDE the M-30 ring.

How do the options compare?

OptionOperatorDurationPriceFrequency
Metro Line 8 direct to ValdebebasMetro de Madrid10 min€4.50–5.00Every 5–7 min
Cercanías C-1 to Valdebebas (when service resumes)Renfe Cercanías15 min€2.60Service planned
EMT bus 174 from Avenida de AméricaEMT Madrid45 min€1.55 + airport busEvery 12 min
Metered taxi (NOT fixed €30 — Valdebebas is outside M-30)Asociación Gremial del Auto-Taxi de Madrid10 min€15–25 meteredOn demand
Cabify / Uber / BoltCabify, Uber, Bolt10 min€10–18On demand via app

Metro Line 8 direct to Valdebebas?

Line 8 (pink) is the dedicated airport line. Just 2 stops south to Valdebebas station, which opened in 2019. Exits open into the district's central park.

Source: Metro Madrid tariffs

Cercanías C-1 to Valdebebas (when service resumes)?

Cercanías C-1 extension to Valdebebas station is planned but not yet operational as of 2026. Currently Metro Line 8 is the only rail option.

Source: Renfe Cercanías

EMT bus 174 from Avenida de América?

EMT 174 connects Avenida de América to Valdebebas. Use after taking the Express Aeropuerto bus from airport to Avenida de América.

Source: EMT Madrid

Metered taxi (NOT fixed €30 — Valdebebas is outside M-30)?

Valdebebas is OUTSIDE M-30, so the €30 flat fare does NOT apply. Meter T2 rate runs €15–25 plus €1.60 luggage surcharge.

Source: Madrid City Council taxi rules

Cabify / Uber / Bolt?

Often cheaper than taxi for this short trip. Specify exact street as Valdebebas is large.

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Data last verified: 2026-05-13.