Madrid, Spain 🇪🇸

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Transport Authorities

Consorcio Regional de Transportes de Madrid (CRTM) Website App: Mi Transporte CRTM
Metro de Madrid Website App: Metro de Madrid
EMT Madrid Website App: EMT Madrid

Getting Around

Mode	Operator	Notes
metro	Metro de Madrid	12 lines, zones A-B3, efficient for city center and airport (Line 8). Buy rechargeable card €2.50.
bus	EMT Madrid	200+ lines, blue buses in city center. Integrated with metro tickets.
train	Cercanías Madrid (Renfe)	Regional/suburban trains for longer distances, connects to airport T4.
light_rail	Metro Ligero	Light rail for suburban areas.

Paying for Transport

Multi-10 ticket: €12.20 for 10 trips, zones A valid for metro/bus, sharable.
Rechargeable card: €2.50 one-time fee, load passes like Abono T (monthly ~€20-55 by zones).
Contactless card/app: Pay by card or Mi Transporte app for metro/bus.

Operating Hours

Weekday: Metro 6:00-1:30, buses 6:00-23:30 (every 5-20 min)
Weekend: Metro 6:00-1:30 (less freq), buses 7:00-23:30
Night service: Night buses (Búhos) from ~23:30-6:00, metro until 1:30 daily.

Rideshare & Taxis

Uber Available Available, variable pricing, traffic issues to IFEMA.
Cabify Available Popular Spanish alternative to Uber.
Free Now Available App for official taxis.

Airport Connections

Taxi - Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to city center: 20-30 min, €30 flat rate (inside M-30).
Metro Line 8 - Aeropuerto T1-T2-T3/T4 to Nuevos Ministerios: 20-35 min, €3-5 (supplement + single ticket).
Cercanías Train - T4 to city center (e.g. Atocha/Chamartin): 25-40 min, €2.60-3.

Live Delay Info

Metro de Madrid

Local Tips

For 2-5 days, buy Multi-10 or Abono T tourist pass. Use Line 8 for airport-IFEMA-business districts. Download Mi Transporte app for real-time info. Avoid rush hour (7-9AM, 6-8PM). Walkable center; taxis for luggage.