Madrid

How to get to train

• If you travel to Madrid by train, you can arrive at two main stations: Atocha and Chamartín.

• Madrid Station - Puerta de Atocha - Almudena Grandes:In the city centre.You can easily get around from the station using public transport: it connects to the Metro (line 1) and the train (all Cercanías lines), and has several bus stops (lines 001, 10, 14, 19, 24, 26, 32, 37, 54, 57, 59, 85, 86, 102, 141, 203, C1, C2, N9, N10, N11, N25) and taxis.High-speed trains to Barcelona, Seville, Malaga, and more destinations.

• Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor Station:In the north of the city.Connections with Metro (lines 1 and 10), train (lines C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4, C-7, C-8 and C-10), bus (lines 5 and T62) and taxi.Connections to many national destinations, including Valencia, by high-speed train.

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How to get to bus

• If you want to get to Madrid by bus, you have two options: Méndez Álvaro station, also known as Estación Sur de Autobuses, and Avenida de América station.

• Estación Sur:Public transport connections: Metro (line 6), train (lines C1, C5, C7, C10), bus (lines 102, 113, 148, N11) and taxi.

• Avenida de América Station:Public transport connections: Metro (lines 4, 6, 7 and 9), bus (1, 12, 29, 52, 72, 73, 114, 115, 122, 200, C1, C2, NC1, NC2, N2, N4) and taxi.

How to get there by road

• The main roads leading to Madrid are the A-1 (from the Basque Country), A-2 (Barcelona), A-3 (Valencia), A-4 (Seville), A-5 (Extremadura) and A-6 (Galicia).

• Please note that large parts of the city centre are Low Emission Zones, where driving and parking are restricted. If you're arriving in Madrid by car or motorcycle, check the Madrid City Council website for details. These restrictions apply equally to vehicles with foreign registrations. If your vehicle has an environmental sticker from another country, consult the DGT website for the table of equivalences between the environmental classifications of European Union countries to find out what restrictions may apply to you. You can also get information before travelling through your accommodation in Madrid.

How to get around in metro/tram

• The Metro network covers the entire city of Madrid and connects it to other nearby towns within the Region of Madrid.

• It operates from 6:00 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. every day. 

• You can buy single tickets, passes for 10 journeys, or special tickets to the airport.

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How to get around in train

• The Cercanías train network covers the entire city of Madrid and connects it to other nearby towns within the Region of Madrid.

• It runs from 5.30 am to 11.30 pm.

• You can buy single or return tickets, or a pass for 10 journeys.

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How to get around in bus

• City buses usually run from 06.00 am to 11:30 pm.

• Night buses, known as “búhos” (owls), run from 11.20 pm or 11.45 pm to 5.30 am or 6 am, and until 7 am on Saturday nights and before public holidays. Most lines start at Plaza de Cibeles. 

• There are also intercity lines that connect the city of Madrid with other towns in the region.

• There is a tourist bus that takes in the city's most iconic landmarks.

How to get around in other means of transport

• By taxi:Easily identifiable white vehicles with a red stripe.A green light on the roof shows they are available.You can get a taxi from a designated taxi stand, hail one on the street (the ones with their green light on) or book one through various mobile apps.Taxis from Madrid-Barajas airport to Madrid city centre have a set price of €33 each way.

• A different, quick and ecological way to travel around Madrid is by bike, whether by hiring one from the different companies that provide this service or using the municipal bike hire service, Bicimad.