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Madrid transport information

Taxi in Madrid

Taxis in Madrid are white with a red stripe and are always readily available in the city centre. They are still relatively inexpensive.

Look for a taxi with a green light on, indicating that it is available and just wave your hand to hail one.

The meter will show the fare, however, extra fees do occur, for example at night, during public holidays or with airport surcharge. Tipping is not necessary.

Metro and bus in Madrid

Madrid's Metro (underground subway system) is clean, modern and very efficient. It runs from 6am to 1.30am. An individual journey ticket, sencillo combinado, costs under 2 Euro. All tickets are bought from a machine or a booth in every station.

If you’ll be using the Metro more than once or with a group, the 10 journey pass is great value. At around 7 Euro, it can be used on both EMT bus and Metro services, by yourself and your travel group. It is not valid on the Plaza de Colón-airport route.

The Tourist Travel Pass, Abono Turístico is recommended for unlimited use over consecutive days (one-person use only) on all bus and Metro networks. Variations include a 1 day unlimited (3.50 Euro) and a full 7 day pass (20 Euro).

Major train stations in Madrid

The suburban rail network in Madrid is inexpensive and modern. Its network of 13 lines runs from 6am to midnight.

Atocha train station, in Southern Madrid, is the city's main train station; and connects with all suburban rail routes outside of the city, such as Toledo or Segovia. This station serves the new high speed AVE trains from Madrid.

Chamartín train station, in Northern Madrid, serves more international destinations.

Other main rail stations in the city centre are Príncipe Pío, Nuevos Ministerios, Recoletos, Delicias, Embajadores, Aluche.

For luggage storage, there are secure lockers at the Atocha and Chamartín train stations, at Plaza Colón airport-transfer terminal and also at the Estación Sur de Autobuses.

Driving and Parking in Madrid

When driving in Madrid city centre, you can use “Pay and Display” machines for short-term parking.

Take note that the green areas offer parking for residents only; you should look for blue spaces, where you are allowed to park with a ticket for up to an hour and a half.

The rules for parking in these spaces are usually relaxed at the weekends, but always read the ticket machine when parking.

To find the nearest car park to an apartment, have a look at this parking link, which lists the public car parks in Madrid.

An idea for drivers to Madrid is to park & ride. The city’s suburban areas have easy parking, with great public transports into and around the centre. E.g. The car park at Atocha train station allows you to walk to Madrid’s biggest art galleries, with a metro stop for commuting elsewhere.

Madrid Airport Transfer Information (Barajas)

Bus from Madrid airport into the centre

A new bus service, No. 200, leaves from terminal 2 every 10-20 minutes, between 6am and 11pm. It stops at terminal 1, before heading to the Avenida de America interchange, where you can connect with the Metro in the centre.
A one-way trip costs about 1 Euro, or you can buy a 10 journey pass before boarding.

Metro from Madrid airport into the centre

It is possible to take the Metro into Madrid from terminal 2 of the airport. Trains on Line 8 leave every 5 minutes between 6am and 2am. In 12 minutes Line 8 goes directly to the Nuevos Ministerios station in the centre, from which you can transfer to your desired direction.

On your return to the airport it is actually possible to check-in electronically at the Nuevos Ministerios station for certain flights. Consult your airline for more information.

Taxi from Madrid airport into the centre

Getting a taxi from the ranks outside the airport terminal is the most convenient method of transport into the centre of Madrid, but avoid the illegal drivers offering their services as you are likely to get ripped off.
Depending on traffic, you can expect to pay around 25 euros to any central location in Madrid. There are also certain complicated supplements, such as the minimum fare, airport surcharge etc. However there is no longer an extra charge for luggage.
Ask the taxi driver for the receipt, el ticket, to avoid any confusion.