One of Europe's most efficient systems with 13 lines covering 294km. Operates about 6am-1:30am daily. Single ticket €1.50-2, Tourist Pass (unlimited travel, zone A, 2026): 1-day €10.30, 2-day €17.50, 3-day €23.10, 4-day €27.80, 5-day €33.40, 7-day €43.20. Includes metro, buses, and commuter trains (Cercanías) within Zone A.
Extensive network including night buses (búhos) after metro closes. Same ticket as metro. Useful routes: 001/002 circular routes, buses to airport.
White taxis with red diagonal stripe are official. Meters start at €2.50. Airport to the centre (inside the M-30) is a fixed €33. Uber, Cabify, and Bolt operate in Madrid.
Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to city center:
Atocha: High-speed AVE trains to Barcelona, Seville, Valencia. Chamartín: Trains to northern Spain. Both connect to metro.
Lime and Bird scooters are not a reliable citywide option; Madrid withdrew shared electric scooters from public streets in 2024. Bike lanes on major avenues and parks.
Pro Tip: Buy a rechargeable Multi card (€2.50) at any metro station cheaper than paper tickets and works on all public transport.