🚇Public Transport Madrid

The extensive underground network is fast and efficient, covering most of the city and surrounding areas. Lines are color-coded and numbered for easy navigation.

Madrid's red buses offer comprehensive surface coverage, reaching areas the Metro doesn't. They are ideal for shorter trips and offer scenic views.

These commuter trains connect Madrid with its wider metropolitan area and beyond, useful for longer distances or T4 airport access.

Serves specific suburban areas, offering tram-like service in districts like Boadilla, Pozuelo, and Sanchinarro, extending the urban reach.

Madrid's system uses zones (A, B1, B2, B3) for pricing. Zone A covers the central city; most expat housing is in A or B1.

The Metro runs from 6:00 AM to 1:30 AM daily. EMT buses operate longer, with 'Búhos' (night buses) covering late hours.

Download 'Metro de Madrid Oficial' and 'EMT Madrid' for live updates, route planning, and estimated arrival times for your journeys.

Stations are well-signed, and detailed maps are readily available at entrances and online, making navigation straightforward.

Many newer Metro stations and all EMT buses are wheelchair accessible. Look for elevator symbols on maps if needed.

Avoid traveling during rush hours (7:30-9:30 AM and 5:30-7:30 PM) if possible, as the Metro can get very crowded.

As in any major city, be mindful of pickpockets, especially in crowded Metro stations and tourist areas. Keep belongings secure.

These apps provide excellent real-time public transport directions, including delays and alternative routes, making travel planning easy.

This non-personal, reusable contactless card is essential for all occasional users. Load it with single tickets or a 10-trip ticket.

Purchase directly at Metro station machines for a one-off journey. It's the most expensive option per ride, best for emergencies.

Load 10 journeys onto your Tarjeta Multi. This offers significant savings compared to single tickets for Zone A travel.

Ideal for residents. This personalized card offers unlimited travel within selected zones for a calendar month, great value.

If you're under 26, this pass provides unlimited travel across ALL zones (A-C2) for a fixed low monthly price. Highly recommended!

Available for 1, 2, 3, 5, or 7 days, offering unlimited travel within chosen zones. Great for short visits to the city.

Tarjeta Multi and tickets are available at Metro station vending machines. Abono Transporte requires an application online or at specific offices.

Tap your card on the reader at turnstiles to enter and exit Metro (some stations) and Cercanías, or upon boarding EMT buses.

Use Metro station machines or the 'Tarjeta Transporte' app to top up your Tarjeta Multi or Abono with ease.

A €3 supplement applies to Metro Line 8 journeys to/from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport, payable at machines.

Report it immediately. Personalized Abono cards can be replaced, retaining any remaining days, for a small fee.

Carefully choose your Abono zone based on where you live and commute to, ensuring coverage for all your regular journeys.

Madrid's public electric bike service with numerous docking stations across the city. Great for short, active commutes and exploring.

Register via the app or at stations, choose a short-term pass or annual subscription, then unlock and ride. Easy setup!

These services are widely available and popular for convenient, door-to-door travel, especially outside peak public transport hours.

Easily identifiable, metered, and available at stands or hailed on the street. They offer a fixed airport fare for convenience.

Direct connection from all airport terminals (T1, T2, T3, T4) to Nuevos Ministerios, where you can transfer to other Metro lines.

A 24-hour service connecting all airport terminals (except T1 arrivals) to O'Donnell, Cibeles, and Atocha (daytime).

The C1 and C10 lines connect T4 directly to central stations like Chamartín, Nuevos Ministerios, and Atocha, ideal for rail transfers.

A flat rate of €30 applies for taxi journeys between the airport and any point within the M-30 ring road, no surprises.

Many central districts are highly walkable, allowing you to discover hidden gems and save on transport costs while enjoying the city.

Various companies (e.g., Lime, Voi) offer scooter rentals via apps, good for short, spontaneous trips but check parking rules.

Zity, Wible, and Share Now provide electric car rentals by the minute, ideal for errands or trips outside public transport routes.