Madrid Airport T1 to Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor station

[Sarge]

First let me apologize, it may sound foolish but I'm trying tp prepare the best I can.
Have I got this right? - We will arrive 8:45 AM Sept. 4, 2024 by Delta airlines at Terminal 1 (T1) Madrid Airport.

We already have train tickets from Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor station to Sarria departing at 1:15 pm same day. I was told that we need to make it from T1 to T4 to catch the train to Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor station from the Madrid Airport.

So, to make our way from T1 to Terminal 4 (T4) at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), again, being told, we can take the free AENA shuttle bus from Level 1 of T1 to T4. Once at T4 Cercanias Station, we can purchase our tickets to Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor station. And there we should be able to find our train going to Sarria at 1:15 pm.

We (70 and 63 years young) are just a little nervous - excited and full of love for this journey. Sounds easy to get there ... so Is this correct?

Thank you all for being patient with the old folks.

Sarge and Lucha

 

[henrythedog]

The cercanías from the airport is currently not in service.

 

[Telelama]

Hello, no apologies needed. There's a subway/train (the APM) that services all of the terminals. Take the subway/train to T4, which is where the Renfe train terminal is located. If I recall correctly, you have to leave the security area and go downstairs. It is very well marked though. We purchased our train tickets ahead of time (one time we did not and did not get the train we wanted. It put us behind in our Camino Portuguese because we had to take a train several hours later and it was not a fast train. Overall, four or five hours late to Porto) and found that that train ticket purchase included the train from MAD to Chamartin. There's also a Renfe desk right at the access point to the train station. We couldn't figure out how to get our tickets at the "ATM like" machine. A wonderful Renfe employee came over and helped us out big time.

Good luck!!!

 

[henrythedog]

The cercanías line from the airport is currently out of service.

See here for alternatives:

Do NOT take the metro.

https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/cercanias-line-closed-from-madrid-airport-till-october.88349/#post-1283377

 

[Sarge]

Hello, no apologies needed. There's a subway/train (the APM) that services all of the terminals. Take the subway/train to T4, which is where the Renfe train terminal is located. If I recall correctly, you have to leave the security area and go downstairs. It is very well marked though. We purchased our train tickets ahead of time (one time we did not and did not get the train we wanted. It put us behind in our Camino Portuguese because we had to take a train several hours later and it was not a fast train. Overall, four or five hours late to Porto) and found that that train ticket purchase included the train from MAD to Chamartin. There's also a Renfe desk right at the access point to the train station. We couldn't figure out how to get our tickets at the "ATM like" machine. A wonderful Renfe employee came over and helped us out big time.

Good luck!!!

Thank you so much. I am so glad I ask this question. Again, thank you

 

[Sarge]

The cercanías line from the airport is currently out of service.

See here for alternatives:

Do NOT take the metro.

https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/cercanias-line-closed-from-madrid-airport-till-october.88349/#post-1283377

Thank you so much, we are going to take a taxi ... best for us.

 

[J Willhaus]

From T1 with 2 of you it might be about as fast and inexpensive to take a cab. Normally I would always opt for public transport, but with ongoing renovations at Chamartín a cab might be my choice at this time.

 

[J Willhaus]

Hello, no apologies needed. There's a subway/train (the APM) that services all of the terminals. Take the subway/train to T4, which is where the Renfe train terminal is located. If I recall correctly, you have to leave the security area and go downstairs. It is very well marked though. We purchased our train tickets ahead of time (one time we did not and did not get the train we wanted. It put us behind in our Camino Portuguese because we had to take a train several hours later and it was not a fast train. Overall, four or five hours late to Porto) and found that that train ticket purchase included the train from MAD to Chamartin. There's also a Renfe desk right at the access point to the train station. We couldn't figure out how to get our tickets at the "ATM like" machine. A wonderful Renfe employee came over and helped us out big time.

Good luck!!!

Actually, I think it is a bus that will take you between terminals.

 

[Sarge]

From T1 with 2 of you it might be about as fast and inexpensive to take a cab. Normally I would always opt for public transport, but with ongoing renovations at Chamartín a cab might be my choice at this time.

Thank you, and yes we have made that decision, taxi it is.

 

[peregrina2000]

Once at T4, you'll find the Cercanías train station within the terminal. You can buy your tickets there to get to Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor station

We need to make sure that forum members know that the Cercanías train line is currently closed between the T4 and Chamartín. Service is expected to reopen in early October. See this thread

Renfe is providing a free shuttle (“lanzadera”) service from T4 to the Chamartín train station.

For those who arrive in T1, the current choices to get to Chamartín are

1. Intra-airport bus from T1 to T4, then shuttle bus from T4 to Chamartín

2. Metro, which requires two changes (in Mar de Cristal and Manoteras) - not recommended at all, not only because of the cumbersome route but also because of the high concentration of pickpockets who will be looking out for jet-lagged foreigners.

3. Cab - the best solution!

 

[Sarge]

We need to make sure that forum members know that the Cercanías train line is currently closed between the T4 and Chamartín. Service is expected to reopen in early October. See this thread

Renfe is providing a free shuttle (“lanzadera”) service from T4 to the Chamartín train station.

For those who arrive in T1, the current choices to get to Chamartín are

1. Intra-airport bus from T1 to T4, then shuttle bus from T4 to Chamartín

2. Metro, which requires two changes (in Mar de Cristal and Manoteras) - not recommended at all, not only because of the cumbersome route but also because of the high concentration of pickpockets who will be looking out for jet-lagged foreigners.

3. Cab - the best solution!

Thank you again for all you help. The wife and I arrive Madrid Sept. 4, 2024 at 8:45 am. We plan to take a Cab to the Chamartín train station for the 1:15 pm train to Sarria. This o'man is so excited, At 70, please pray for Lucha and I. Jesus I Trust In You

 

[Sarge]

First let me apologize, it may sound foolish but I'm trying tp prepare the best I can.
Have I got this right? - We will arrive 8:45 AM Sept. 4, 2024 by Delta airlines at Terminal 1 (T1) Madrid Airport.

We already have train tickets from Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor station to Sarria departing at 1:15 pm same day. I was told that we need to make it from T1 to T4 to catch the train to Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor station from the Madrid Airport.

So, to make our way from T1 to Terminal 4 (T4) at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), again, being told, we can take the free AENA shuttle bus from Level 1 of T1 to T4. Once at T4 Cercanias Station, we can purchase our tickets to Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor station. And there we should be able to find our train going to Sarria at 1:15 pm.

We (70 and 63 years young) are just a little nervous - excited and full of love for this journey. Sounds easy to get there ... so Is this correct?

Thank you all for being patient with the old folks.

Sarge and Lucha

The wife and I have made it to the Train Station. Took a Cab, in less than 20 min we were here. Had to ask a
few questions, but we are waiting on the 13:15 pm train to Sarria. Ready to start tomorrow morning.

 

[OxfordHiker]

Just add my 2pence worth.
I am sat in Charmartin station waiting for my train to Leon.28/09 @ 14.09
Thing I took a bus from Madrid airport T1 to T4 where I used my Renfe tickets to scan through and caught a C10 that went all the way to Charmartin.
Bit of a walk about the building work and there I was at the main entrance
Whole journey took about 45mins Result...

 

[OxfordHiker]

That should be 18/09