€1.50–3.00 bus link from MAD to Coslada/San Fernando
Interurban Bus 822 Coslada San Fernando runs from the Aeropuerto T1–T2–T3 zone out to Coslada and San Fernando de Henares, mainly serving workers heading to nearby industrial areas. It is a standard regional green CRTM bus, not the airport Express. Expect a ride of about 25–40 minutes from the airport depending on traffic and which stop you use.
The 822 stops on the interurban bus platforms by T1/T2/T3 (check “822 Coslada San Fernando” on the CRTM stop board). It does not run from T4 or T4S, so if you land there you first take the free airport shuttle to T2/T3, which can add 10–15 minutes in busy periods. The route then heads through Coslada and into San Fernando with multiple stops near residential streets and industrial parks.
Fares sit in the standard Madrid interurban range, roughly €1.50–3.00 depending on zones crossed and ticket type. You can usually pay the driver in cash with small notes and coins, or tap a CRTM card like the multi‑trip abono if you already have one loaded for zones B1/B2. There is no surcharge for the airport, unlike some special lines.
Daytime frequency on weekdays is about every 15–30 minutes, with gaps longer at night and on weekends, so check the CRTM timetable for your exact time window. First and last trips vary by day, but this is a commuter‑focused line, so do not treat it as a 24/7 option. If you miss one departure late in the evening, the wait to the next bus can easily push you over 30 minutes.
The bus is a regular single‑deck regional vehicle with front‑door boarding and luggage going on the floor or under seats; there is usually no large underfloor luggage bay like on long‑distance coaches. Stops are announced in Spanish, and the destination board will show “Coslada / San Fernando”, so match that with the printed or online route map before you hop on.
Quick step-by-step from arrivals at MAD
- 1. From T1–T3 arrivals, follow signs for “Autobuses / Buses” and walk to the interurban bus stands outside.
- 2. Look for stop signage listing Line 822 Coslada San Fernando; confirm the direction on the timetable board.
- 3. Check the posted schedule; aim to be at the stop at least 5–10 minutes before the listed time.
- 4. Board at the front door, tell the driver your stop in Coslada or San Fernando, and pay the interurban fare (about €1.50–3.00).
- 5. Press the stop button a bit before your stop name appears on the interior display or just after you hear it announced.
One practical tip: print or screenshot the CRTM 822 route map with stop names in advance; it makes life easier when you’re trying to match Spanish stop names during a 25–40 minute ride in traffic.