City guide
Madrid, Spain 🇪🇸
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Last refresh: 2026-02-22 08:16 UTC
Authorities
3
Transport modes
4
Payment methods
4
Airport links
4
Transport Authorities
Getting Around
| Mode | Operator | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| metro | Metro de Madrid | 12 lines, zones A-B3, integrated ticketing. Fastest for city center and airport. |
| bus | EMT Madrid | 200+ lines, covers areas metro misses. Integrated with metro. |
| train | Renfe CercanÃas Madrid | Regional/suburban trains for longer distances, connects to airport T4. |
| light_rail | Metro Ligero | ML1-ML3 lines for suburbs. |
Paying for Transport
- Multi-10 Ticket 10 journeys, zones A-B2, €12.20. Valid on metro, bus, light rail.
- Tarjeta Multi (Rechargeable Card) €2.50 fee, load passes/tickets. Required for metro/CercanÃas.
- Mi Tarjeta Transporte App Digitize transport pass via NFC on Android (iOS 2026). Validates on all services.
- Single Metro Ticket to Airport €5 incl. supplement, from any terminal.
Operating Hours
- Weekday Metro: 06:00-01:30, every 2-15 min. Buses: 06:00-23:30, every 5-20 min.
- Weekend Metro: 06:00-01:30 (Sun/holidays from 07:00). Buses: 07:00-23:30, reduced freq.
- Night service Night buses (Búhos): 23:30-06:00, 27 lines from Plaza de Cibeles.
Rideshare & Taxis
- Cabify Available Popular local rideshare app.
- Uber Available Available with surge pricing.
- Free Now Available Official taxi app.
Airport Connections
- metro - Line 8 from Airport T1-T4 to Nuevos Ministerios/City Center 30-40 min, €5 (incl. supplement)
- train - CercanÃas C1 from T4 to Atocha/ChamartÃn 30-40 min, €3 approx.
- shuttle - Exprés Aeropuerto Bus to Atocha/Cibeles 30-40 min, €5
- taxi - Official Taxi to City Center 20-40 min, €30 flat rate
Live Delay Info
Local Tips
Get Tarjeta Multi (€2.50) for 2-5 days; load Multi-10 or daily passes. Use Metro Line 8 for airport. Apps like Madrid Transport TTP for real-time (third-party). Check CRTM for disruptions. Avoid peak hours (08:00-09:30, 18:00-20:00). NFC mobile passes available Android.